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How Adaptogens Help You Handle Stress Better

Adaptogens are plants that help the body stay steady under pressure. They don’t force a reaction. Instead, they support your system’s natural ability to adapt...
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The amazing history and health benefits of lotus flower

Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it's symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature in...
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Calm Your Body, Calm Your Mind: Herbs that Support Both

Even if you might not think of yourself as being stressed, it has a way of sneaking up on all of us. It's in the...
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Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study shows valerian root can help

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups. Another...
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Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. "Holiday season" typically refers...
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Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic ovary...
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How Ashwagandha Can Enhance Your Memory and Focus in 30 Days

According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia---ashwagandha---has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states that...
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Black Seed Oil: Ancient Remedy Backed by Modern Science

Black seed—also known by its scientific name, Nigella sativa—is a small seed that comes from a flowering plant by the same name. As an annual...
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Ashwagandha: twin studies highlight stress relief and energy production benefits

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Ashwagandha grows in India, the Middle...
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Ginger supplements provide anti-inflammatory benefit to autoimmune disease patients in new study

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world. This popularity is due to the fact that it not...
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Cold symptoms, indigestion, weight gain, inflammation: Studies show curcumin fights them all!

If you're looking for one herb that supports just about every health condition known to man, it would be difficult to find one that fits...
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Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides cardiovascular benefits

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists in...
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New studies reinforce why pomegranate extracts make a potent addition to nutritional supplements

People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working in...
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Turmeric extract shown to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness in new study

Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a flowering...
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Ashwagandha may be the herb that "smells like a horse"---But research shows it can also make you as healthy as one

Ashwagandha might be the most versatile, potent and widely-used herb in the sphere of  natural healing and nutritional support. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub in...
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Ginger: Three studies in 2021 highlight plant's amazing anti-inflammatory properties

Ginger is a flowering plant whose root is widely used as a spice, and, in many cultures, as a traditional medicine. Ginger's scientific name is...
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Clinical trial demonstrates potential oral benefits of curcumin extract

According to a new clinical trial, the anti-inflammatory benefits that curcumin is famous for begin right in the mouth. According to the preliminary study, published...
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Turmeric shown to be effective for osteoarthritis pain in new Australian study

According to a new placebo-controlled clinical trial from Australia, turmeric  was effective as a therapy for osteoarthritis. The researchers reported that turmeric was beneficial for...
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