Feature Supplement: Berberine
Berberine is an alkaloid extracted from shrubs of the Berberis spp. including barberry, Oregon grape, goldenseal, and goldthread. Berberine is a traditional Chinese (TCM) and…
Health Highlight: Food Allergies & Sensitivities
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the differences between food allergies and food sensitivities. Food allergies are primarily IgE antibody mediated…
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Featured Supplement: Rhodiola
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), also called roseroot, golden root, or arctic root, is a succulent plant that grows in the arctic and at high elevations in…
Featured Supplement: Cordyceps
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris) are parasitic fungi that grow in caterpillars used primarily as a tea in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a…
Featured Supplement: Chaste Tree Berry
Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus), chasteberry, or simply vitex is hailed as a cure-all for women with menstrual problems, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric…
Featured Supplement: Soy Isoflavones
Since earlier this week I discussed some of the health risks associated with excessive soy consumption in some populations, it's only fair that I also…
Health Highlight: Soy
Soy has become a ubiquitous ingredient in processed foods and it is especially prevalent in infant formula and as a protein alternative for those who…
Featured Supplement: Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a very popular supplement often hailed as a miracle supplement for inflammation, but there's a lot of misinformation surrounding it which…
Featured Supplement: D-limonene
I'm always looking for alternatives to acid blocking medications for acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) since long term use of these medications is…
Health Highlight: Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
There's a lot of controversy surrounding the idea of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), with some people firmly on the side of it being a legitimate…
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