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If you are looking for a single, plant-based supplement that can simultaneously optimize your energy, protect your heart, and balance your internal chemistry, look no further than Moringa oleifera. Often referred to as the "Miracle Tree," moringa has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Today, modern science is finally catching up to what ancient healers always knew: this vibrant green plant is an absolute nutritional powerhouse. The Miracle Tree: 16 Science-Backed Ways Moringa Tran …

If you walked into my kitchen on a chilly morning with aches and pains, this is exactly what I’d be whisking up for you. As an herbalist, I’m always looking for ways to weave "food as medicine" into the rhythm of the day. We often think of stinging nettle as just a prickly garden weed, but to me, it’s one of the most generous plants we have. Not only is it loaded with anti-inflammatory goodness, I call it "nature’s multivitamin" because it’s absolutely brimming with …

Yaqona, also known as Kava Kava, is one of my very favorite of herbs for a number of things including sleep, pain, anxiety, and even liquid courage (no kidding).  Yaqona comes from the Pacific Islands, where people have used it for centuries.  Yaqona is known to be a potent anxiety reliever, and a non-alcoholic way to wind down at the end of the day, especially if you’re working late or you have trouble falling asleep.  The secret lies in kavalactones, the psychoactive parts …

Anyone suffering from nerve pain knows first hand the stress and anxiety it can cause. When the nervous system becomes overactive and the nerves become overly sensitive to touch, it can leave you feeling on edge. There is no doubt that nerve pain can be debilitating, but there are herbs that may help a variety of nerve pain conditions, including sciatica, neuropathy, post surgery issues, and more. We have made it easy by combining these powerful herbs in one easy to take nerve pain formula,  …

If you are a regular here, you know how passionate I am about incorporating into my diet anti-inflammatory foods. While a healthy inflammatory response is something that protects us in times of trouble, too much inflammation wreaks havoc on the body. This simplified anti-inflammatory diet breaks it down making it easy to know what to eat and what to avoid to seriously decrease inflammation. Inflammation is a natural process that protects our bodies and allows for healing. Normal, healthful infl …