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If you've dipped your toes into the world of natural health, you've no doubt seen a widely trending term, "adaptogenic," used to describe a variety of products, supplements, herbs, and mushrooms. What many of these advertisements fail to do is explain what an adaptogen truly is, and the effects they have on your body. Further, some companies claim their product is adaptogenic, when in reality, they are using ingredients that have not been researched enough to definitively qualify as adaptogens. All of this can be confusing, but that's where today's post comes in: Read on to learn about adaptogens, their history, their uses, and how to separate the trend from the truth.

 Whether you’re new to herbal medicine or have studied it for years, the number of choices in herbal supplements can at times be overwhelming. Some...

Welcome to the wonderful world of herbs! Herbs have been used for centuries for their culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties, and have a long tradition of supporting health and well-being.

Getting headaches? Having trouble falling asleep? Feeling nauseous or getting cramps? Chances are, you may need more magnesium

Lion’s mane mushroom is claimed to have been used by Buddist monks for thousands of years to enhance their focus and practice during meditation. It’s also said to have been a common ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, added to tonics to increase longevity, overall wellness, and brain power. Lion’s Mane doesn’t look like your typical mushroom. It doesn’t have a stalk or cap. Instead, Lion’s mane is white with a shaggy texture. It has long hair like tendrils that hang down creating a look similar to, you might have guessed it, a lion’s mane.

Ever stood in the middle of the health food store, looked at the rows and rows of medicines and supplements, and wondered which one to choose? You’re not alone. It can be very confusing. There’s herbs in pill form and herbs in liquid form. How do you decide which one to buy?

Have you ever heard of the benefits of chlorophyll? This green super nutrient has gotten a lot of hype recently result...