Study Spotlight

Cognitive and neurological conditions are often caused by inflammation that affects pathways in the brain. Boswellia, long known to alleviate arthritis and respiratory symptoms, may help.

Out of control inflammation is a common, and potentially deadly, health condition. Red ginseng, an herb associated with promoting mental and physical energy, reliably reduces a major marker of inflammatory diseases.

Andrographis, an adaptogenic herb, is well known for boosting immune defenses and restoring liver detoxification. But does it also hold the key for better heart health?

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 6.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and the number is expected to grow to 12.7 million by the year 2050, if effective interventions aren’t developed soon. Amla, popularly known as Indian gooseberry,...

While pomegranate juice is a well-loved beverage, oil from the seeds of the fruit could deliver much-needed good news for anyone with type 2 diabetes.

Dark chocolate is more than a great snack – it may actually help you think better, too.

Depression affects over 300 million people around the world, and it’s quite possible that diet plays a part. While depression was long thought to be a matter of imbalances in brain chemistry, inflammation may contribute even more to the risk...

The sunshine vitamin is a key nutrient for building strong bones and shoring up the immune system, but can it also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Chromium is an impressive mineral. Research shows that it can help fight metabolic syndrome, a clustering of conditions including weight gain, high blood sugar levels, and elevated blood sugar.

Balancing your intake of omega fatty acids and adding a supplemental form of a key compound from turmeric may yield healthy results for your brain that mimic the effects of exercise.

Saffron, used as both a medicine and spice for generations, may hold the key to alleviating symptoms of depression, insomnia, and by extension, complications from type 2 diabetes.

Apples are rich sources of nutrients, including polyphenols that can alleviate allergy symptoms, reduce fatigue, and improve endurance. And in good news for anyone interested in dropping a few pounds, may also stop abdominal weight gain.

Keeping your teeth clean doesn’t only freshen your breath and prevent tooth decay – it might actually save your life. The bacteria that cause gingivitis (gum disease) is called Porphyromonas gingivalis and is highly mobile throughout the body. People without...

Red ginseng, a form of Panax ginseng that has been steamed following harvest, is a botanical adaptogen that has been in use for thousands of years. While red ginseng is often considered for its stress-relieving and energizing properties, it also...

Feelings of anxiety and bouts of depression can seem like they exist only in our heads, but their effects are much more far reaching than that. Anxiety is literally life threatening. An analysis of health surveys found that anxiousness creates...

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. Heart disease can be caused by a combination of things – genetic predisposition, diet, underlying inflammatory conditions, or other lifestyle choices....

Black cohosh has long been considered the “go to” herb for reducing menopause symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, night sweats, and insomnia. There’s good reason for that – it generally works quite well. However, an herbal boost from Rhodiola rosea...

Of the approximately one million Americans with multiple sclerosis, about 85 percent have relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), in which attacks of symptoms are interspersed with recovery periods. For some, treatment with interferon beta can alleviate issues and help normalize long-term...

Rosehips are fruits that grow on the flowers of wild roses. They are oblong in shape, deep red, and nutrient dense. They have been used as an ingredient in jams and jellies and have an astonishing concentration of compounds, especially...

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times in India, spread throughout Asia, and is a favorite herb worldwide for many reasons, including its incredible immune-strengthening actions. In fact, andrographis is probably best known in...