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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Continue reading → Health Highlight: Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity