Valerian, a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, has been valued for its mild sedative properties since ancient times. Hippocrates was among those who described its therapeutic uses, and it was prescribed for insomnia as early as the 2nd century. … Read More
Well summer is FINALLY right around the corner here in the Western World, and what better way to welcome it than with a freshly prepared bowl of salsa. Unlike traditional salsas that are based on tomatoes, this summer salsa has papaya and pineapple as its base. With just the right amount of spice and citrus, plus jicama f … Read More
When you’re young your muscles continue to grow bigger and stronger, even if you put in very little effort. But by the time you reach 40, and by some estimates perhaps by the age of 30, your muscles will start to gradually lose tone and function. This process, known as sarcopenia (muscle loss with aging), can eat away up … Read More
When Dave started taking Heal-n-Soothe®, the first thing he noticed was it ended the nausea and stomach pain caused by his pain meds almost overnight. For Dave, that alone was enough to continue taking it. But the real surprise came a few months later. Having had two lower back surgeries, Dave’s regular d … Read More
A reader with arthritis recently asked us what the difference is between Heal-n-Soothe® and our new Super Joint Supportâ„¢ formula. We asked Steve Hefferon, who was integral in formulating both products, to respond. We thought you'd like to hear the answer too... "I’ve been taking Heal-n-Soothe® for over a year which h … Read More
Boswellia serrata is a tree with amber-colored resin that is often used in incense. Also known as the frankincense tree, boswellia is often used in Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India more than 3,000 years ago, and has also been used historically in Africa. The resin of the tree has powerful anti-inflammatory an … Read More
Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat and the supplements you take are good (or toxic) for your dog? This question came to my mind a few weeks back when a friend's dog - a black lab named Dax - got really sick, really fast. I won't paint the picture for you (it's not pretty) Dax was going outside every half an ho … Read More
I have a personal story to share with you today. My mother has suffered for years from painful, recurring inflammatory hives which tend to break out on her hands. While hives are rarely a serious ailment, anyone who has suffered with them knows how the itch can drive you crazy. Typically caused by a release of hista … Read More
After being vilified for much of the 20th century, nuts have made a comeback in the 21st. Now it’s known that eating nuts may help you live a long, healthy life by reducing your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and much more. Nuts are excellent sources of good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsa … Read More
Tiger Woods pulled out of the Masters this year for the first time since 1994. The reason? Back surgery for a pinched nerve, which he said had been hurting him for several months. The surgery, a microdiscectomy, involves removing bits of material that are pressing on spinal nerves. … Read More