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Nutraceuticals for Allergies
Although generally not life-threatening, allergies can ruin a perfectly good day and make you miserable. An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance called an antigen, which is foreign to the body, but otherwise harmless1 (e.g., pollen from grasses and flowers, etc.). In an allergic individual, the harmless antigen becomes an ...
Allergy Relief from Quail Egg Powder
I don’t know if there’s ever been an official survey, but I’m guessing that “Gesundheit!” and “God bless you!” are two of the most widely used terms worldwide—and with good reason. Allergies, especially allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma are extremely prevalent. Unfortunately, conventional medical treatment for allergies comes with its own drawbacks, and ...
Enzymes Make Things Happen (Literally!)
Enzymes are proteins that make things happen. They are natural catalysts that accelerate activity and change, without being changed themselves. They can do this over and over again. Enzymes are critical to all biological processes and are required for the body to function. Without enzymes, there is no life. There are a wide variety of ...
Borage Oil + Fish Oil: A Beneficial Combination
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanaeoic acid (DHA) are arguably the most well-known and widely used fatty acid supplements. GLA is a conditionally essential, omega-6 fatty acid found in some plant seed oils such as borage, evening primrose and hemp oils, while EPA/DHA are omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish, krill and ...
Prepping for Blood Sugar Management
The blood sugar category is potentially staggering as millions struggle with diabetes worldwide. Blood glucose is an essential measure of your health and has a direct impact on diabetes. Millions of Americans are struggling with managing their blood sugar levels. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. ...
Sparking Desire
Women’s sexual health is a complex subject, but there are herbal supplements that can help support it. Both women and men have the potential for sexual enjoyment and gratification. Some might say this spark of passion is what makes the world go round. Studies have shown that sexual intimacy deepens relationships and helps to stave ...
Weight Loss in Women: Addressing Gender Differences
Who do you think has a higher rate of being overweight or obese, men or women? According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation,1 overweight and obesity rates are higher for men, while other research2 suggests that obesity prevalence is generally higher in women. Still another report from the National Center for Health Statistics3 indicates ...
Vegetarian and Vegan Lifestyles Trending Upward
What do Pam Anderson, Al Gore, Gandhi, Deepak Chopra, Bill Clinton and Demi Lovato have in common? They are all either vegetarians or vegans. There is no denying the health benefits that vegetarian and vegan diets afford. In fact, there are dozens of studies that espouse the remarkable health benefits of vegetarian and vegan diets. ...
Nutraceuticals for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often referred to as “the silent killer” because you may not know that you have it until it’s too late. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have high blood pressure don’t know it. If your blood pressure is extremely high, however, certain obvious symptoms may manifest themselves: • ...
Tea: Beverage, Medicine, or Both?
Medicinal teas have been used for at least 60,000 years, since yarrow has been found in ancient Neanderthal burial sites. Tea is speculated to be the first “created” beverage consumed by humans. While we may never know for sure, early tea was likely consumed for taste and delight as well as for medicinal properties. So ...
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