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The Five Flavors of Schisandra
Schisandra chinensis is native to China, used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The Chinese common name for Schisandra is wu wei zi, referring to the five flavors of the fruits. There are two main types of Schisandra which are both used interchangeably in TCM. Schisandra is also considered a warming herb. It has been used for respiratory failure, fatigue and weakness,…
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America’s Nut – Pecans
Did you know the United States is the leading producer of pecans in the world? Carya illinoinensis, more commonly known as pecans, is the only type of nut native to the Americas. The United States grows nearly 80% of the world’s harvest. Grown in the southern states, pecans were prized by Native Americans due to a…
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All About Connective Tissue Disease
Connective tissue is the scaffolding of the human body upon which all other cells and tissues are built. This tissue is interwoven throughout the body, and connective tissue disease can create terrible health problems. This class of diseases includes more than 200 different diagnoses. These diseases are more difficult to identify as symptoms tend to…
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Zinc Supplementation
An essential mineral to human health, zinc plays a role in hundreds of cellular reactions. It helps support healthy immune function, wound healing, protein and DNA synthesis, and cell replication. Zinc is especially important for growth. Women during pregnancy and children of all ages depend on zinc to help support healthy growth and development. Zinc…
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Balneology with Peat
Therapeutic bathing, otherwise known as balneology, has been used by humankind for thousands of years. Specifically, peat baths have been used around the world to treat rheumatic and gynecological diseases as well as osteoarthritis, sciatica, skin disease, trauma, etc. Peat was even used directly on wounds in World War I to prevent infection. Peat has…
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Chocolate Fondue Recipe
This chocolate fondue recipe is great and can be made without the use of a fondue pot. This recipe is wonderful for a date night, or it can be fun for the whole family. It’s simple and easy to make, so why not just try it both ways? Prep: 20 Min. Total: 20 Min. Servings:…
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Nature’s Aphrodisiac Damiana
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is native to Mexico and other Latin American countries. It grows in higher elevations in semiarid areas and reaches 12-20 inches tall. North American Indians used damiana as a muscle tonic and to regain strength after alcoholic and sexual excesses. Known as a potent plant aphrodisiac, this calming plant is becoming more…
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Love and Chocolate
February is considered the month of love around the United States, so thoughts can naturally go to chocolate. It’s typical for the average person to give a small gift, perhaps chocolate, to their partner. Theobroma cacao, also known as cocoa or cacao, has been used for over 5,000 years due to its many health benefits. These…
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Dangers of Intimacy: The Story of STIs
For a lot of Americans, this topic can be very uncomfortable. It can bring back the awkward recollections of high school or memories of traumatic events. STIs, otherwise known as sexually transmitted infections, were renamed by the World Health Organization in 1999. STIs used to be called STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) or known by the…
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HIIT to be Fit
One of the strongest predictors of future health quality is to consider aerobic exercise capacity. The better the aerobic capacity, the lower the risk of death from any cause. To support this goal, it’s generally recommended to get 150 minutes of light or 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week. HIIT training, by…
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