Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Herbal Helpers”
Imagine this: You’re out for a romantic candlelit dinner but can barely read the menu without using the flashlight on your phone. Then, as you’re driving home, the glare from oncoming cars practically blinds you, making it difficult to see the road ahead. These all-too-common experiences can indicate night blindness, a condition that makes it difficult to see in low-light …
Anxiety is a crippling problem in our society. In the United States, approximately 42.5 million people aged 18 and older report that they experience some degree of anxiety each year. In fact, worry, doubt, and nervousness are at the top of the list when it comes to health complaints for Americans. Are you one of the many struggling with anxiety? …
Learning about the many types of nutrients could easily be a full-time job unto itself. But if you don’t have the time and simply want to know what makes a vitamin, mineral, botanical, or other nutrient valuable to your health, you’ve come to the right place. Grapes Contain a Treasure of Amazing Nutrients Scientists, medical researchers, and ordinary people alike …
In the 1970s, metabolic syndrome came to the forefront as the blanket term to describe a cluster of health conditions that appeared to occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These markers included high blood pressure, high blood sugar, elevated triglycerides, high LDL (bad) cholesterol, and low HDL (good) cholesterol, along with an …
Knowing about the many types of nutrients could easily be a full-time job unto itself. But if you don’t have the time and simply want to know what makes a vitamin, mineral, botanical, or other nutrient valuable to your health, you’ve come to the right place. Calcium for Strong Bones, a Healthy Heart, and Muscle Recovery Calcium is the most …
Vision health is one of the most common concerns as we age. That includes the frustration of lessening low-light vision—often called “night vision.” What to do? Turn to these proven eye-health nutrients to help preserve the remarkable gift of good vision, day and night. As you read through these nutrients, take note of how they nourish, protect, and strengthen the …
Like gray hair and wrinkles, cognitive aging is an inevitable part of growing older. And it starts to happen sooner than you think. According to research, the brain reaches its peak functioning when people are in their late 20s to early 30s. After that, memory, reasoning, and spatial skills all begin to slip. But there’s good news! Although getting older …
Most American men don’t get enough nutrients from the foods they eat. Luckily, supplements can help fill that gap. In one study, men who took a multivitamin were 43 percent less likely to have a heart attack or stroke after 20 years than those who didn’t. That’s just one example of why men need to pay attention to the essential …
Knowing about the many types of nutrients could easily be a full-time job unto itself. But if you don’t have the time and simply want to know what makes a vitamin, mineral, botanical, or other nutrient valuable to your health, you’ve come to the right place. Icelandic Angelica for a Better Bladder Icelandic angelica, officially known as Angelica archangelica, might …
Historically, social norms have made it difficult for men to discuss feelings of depression. With phrases like “man up” and “boys don’t cry” used commonly in our cultural nomenclature, emotions as normal as sadness and fear are believed to be a threat to masculinity. But the truth is, men get depressed too—and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Over six …