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Milk is often pitched as a great source of calcium. It is not. Yes, it has a high calcium content,...

If you forgot to drink your coffee with breakfast this morning, here’s something that may jog your memory in the...

Many people do not encourage their children to eat peanut butter to prevent the development of a food allergy or...

It’s certainly no surprise to any literate, health-minded person that fresh fruits and vegetables benefit health, but, considering the negative...

The rainforest holds many natural medicine secrets still to be uncovered. One of the secrets that HAS been discovered, however,...

In addition to being considered an anticancer herb, Pau d’arco is also well known for helping treat a wide range...

Each week we like to take a moment to give special attention to a natural ingredient used to promote health....

Ginseng has received much attention as an herbal remedy over the years. Maybe previous cultures knew what we are starting...

Tested by the U.S.D.A., stabilized rice bran is an extremely powerful source of vitamins and minerals, essential amino acids, Omega-3,6,9...

If you’ve ever used the herb agrimony, you have something in common with the injured men on medieval battlefields. During...

For many, the yellow dock plant is considered nothing more than an invasive and unwelcome weed. However, herbalists and Native...

You may have heard quite a lot about the noni fruit as it rose in popularity a few years ago....

If you live anywhere from Maine to Texas, you may have been introduced to the poke root as a highly...

While it may often be referenced in westerns as a “sissy drink,” real sarsaparilla is indeed a valuable herb with...

Nuts are a very versatile type of food. Whether you sprinkle them on top of a salad for added crunch...

Many think of dandelions as nothing more than a bright yellow pesky weed. However, you may want to rethink that...

Flaxseed is considered by many to be one of the most powerful foods on the planet. According to history, this...

There are between 60 and 130 different varieties of our featured herb, goldenrod. According to old folk lore, finding some...

What does an herb used in love sachets in the Middle East have to do with your colon? You may...

While bamboo may still be on the newer side of things here in Western herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine has...

Catuaba bark is the most well known aphrodisiac plant in Brazil and has a long history of medicinal use. Its...

Chicory root was widely used during the Great Depression and World War II when coffee was in short supply or...

The damiana herb uses are often related to the reproductive system. Learn more about this herb that benefits anxiety and...

The benefits and uses of marshmallow root go beyond the fluffiness of white snack food. Learn more about this plant’s...

The artichoke leaf contains many health benefits, making it key to liver detox and protection. Read more on this plant’s...