Wellness & Research Blog: Medicinal Foods

pexels-ella-olsson-572949-1640777

Supplements vs Food: Why Whole-Food-Based Products Matter

Not all supplements are created equally, and for the average person standing in the vitamin aisle, the labels don’t make that clear. Many common...

Supplements vs Food: Why Whole-Food-Based Products Matter

Not all supplements are created equally, and for the average person standing in the vitamin aisle, the labels don’t make that clear. Many common...

Nelumbo_nucifera

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...

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...

B-glucans-yeast-derived_LR

Studies say: Bet on beta-glucans for immune support

Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides---a class of carbohydrates. They are found in cereal grains, yeast, fungi and algae. While whole cereal grains and fungal...

Studies say: Bet on beta-glucans for immune support

Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides---a class of carbohydrates. They are found in cereal grains, yeast, fungi and algae. While whole cereal grains and fungal...

Meth-vs-herb_LR

Avoiding Adderall: The safer natural stimulants used by America's p...

A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold...

Avoiding Adderall: The safer natural stimulants used by America's p...

A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold...

Onions-fight-cancer

Quercetin and anthocyanin---the flavonoid duo that make onions a ca...

When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you're not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or...

Quercetin and anthocyanin---the flavonoid duo that make onions a ca...

When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you're not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or...

Elderberry-on-tree

Elderberry: The world's favorite immune boosting nutrient also prof...

At the start of a new year just about everyone has the same two health goals: keep the immune system strong in the heart...

Elderberry: The world's favorite immune boosting nutrient also prof...

At the start of a new year just about everyone has the same two health goals: keep the immune system strong in the heart...

Sleep-health-age-40

Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study sh...

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups....

Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study sh...

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups....

Black-seed-oil

Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary synd...

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic...

Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary synd...

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic...

Supplement-regulations

Debunking the Myth: Are Supplements Really Unregulated?

A special report by Optimal Health Systems: On March 18, 2024, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced that he intends to reintroduce his failed...

Debunking the Myth: Are Supplements Really Unregulated?

A special report by Optimal Health Systems: On March 18, 2024, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced that he intends to reintroduce his failed...

Black-seed-oil_LR

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...

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...

Reishi-mushroom_LR

Pass Grandma the mushrooms: Study finds reishi extract improves imm...

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of mushroom that enjoys a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Written records document medicinal use of...

Pass Grandma the mushrooms: Study finds reishi extract improves imm...

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of mushroom that enjoys a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Written records document medicinal use of...

Green-Tea-anti-obesity_LR

Green tea studies from Iran and China highlight weight loss properties

Green tea hasn't always been just a pleasant drink. It has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 3,000 years. Most people...

Green tea studies from Iran and China highlight weight loss properties

Green tea hasn't always been just a pleasant drink. It has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 3,000 years. Most people...