November 26, 2008
L-dopa is an amino acid natural to the body that forms in the liver. This amino acid is often used to treat Parkinson’s disease but there is some argument among doctors about...
September 16, 2008
Ancient Chinese medicine claimed that green tea was good for headaches, body aches, proper digestion, fighting depression, immune enhancement, detoxification, energizing, and prolonging...
June 5, 2008
Many of us seek out helpful supplements because we are at risk or suffering from health issues related to our heart. It should be noted that before beginning any supplements, you...
July 15, 2007
A look at the most commonly used herbal and dietary supplements associated with relief from menopausal symptoms. Includes cautions about proper dosage and possible side effects.
March 14, 2007
If green barley sounds like something you would only feed a hamster or guinea pig, think again. As one of the many substances traditionally found in Asian cuisine, but now emerging...
March 13, 2007
Only a few year ago, "Alzheimer's disease" was a catch-all diagnosis applied to anyone with significant impairment due to memory loss, personality changes and loss...
March 7, 2007
Get ready for the next big thing in the tea world: white tea.
White tea has been a relative mystery outside of Asia, the fancy of occasional tea aficionados (and then perhaps...
February 26, 2007
Do you feel soothed by that warm, subtle cup of green tea? Does it seem to summon a clearer, more relaxed attitude? Your body might be trying to convey its gratitude that you...
February 15, 2007
As teenagers, many of us became familiar with the common refrain from our mothers: Stop eating that junk food! It's just going to make those pimples worse! But more recently,...
February 15, 2007
Goji (a westernization of the Chinese word for wolfberry) has been used medicinally in China for almost two millennia, though legend traces their cultivation back much further...
February 7, 2007
Creator of neurotransmitters, mother of antioxidants, strengthener of cells - it's hard to believe that one amino acid is capable of so many physiological feats. S-Adenosyl methionine...
February 6, 2007
Afraid of taking the supplement that sounds like Sammy? When looking at the unabbreviated name of SAM-e - S-Adenosyl methionine - you might be more frightened. Methionine? ...
January 29, 2007
Campylobacter is a bacteria; at least a dozen species of Campylobacter have been implicated in human illness. Here are some tips to help you recognize a Campylobacter infection....
December 9, 2006
In the United States especially, the average person's diet lacks certain essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The best source of nutrients is from the foods we eat. ...
November 15, 2006
Flax seed oil is a popular supplement. As with anything, you should discuss any supplement with your care provider before taking it and young children, pregnant women and nursing...
October 23, 2006
Coenzyme Q10 is a compound found naturally in the human body; we all create it because it is vital to our cells. Coenzyme Q10 is also present in very small amounts in many foods...
October 23, 2006
Grapes have a long and storied history within the realm of healing, from the grape leaves that were once used to quell pain, inflammation and bleeding to the avowed healing properties...
October 20, 2006
People have been ingesting ginkgo biloba for thousands of years, but only recently has it begun to gain widespread popularity in Europe and the United States. In Europe, ginkgo...
September 14, 2006
Insulin, which is produced in the pancreas, helps the body's cells convert glucose into energy. People who suffer from Type 1 diabetes do not produce enough insulin while those...
July 28, 2006
Lavender is one of the most well-known herbs, especially for decreasing stress and covering up bad smells. Historically, Greeks and Romans used lavender to scent their bathwater,...
July 3, 2006
We all know that herbs are great medicines. And a wonderful way to unlock the medicinal qualities of herbs is through teas.
When making an herbal tea, many people want...
