Ashwagandha and Ginseng: Herbs for All Seasons

Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera, a modest shrub that grows from the Mediterranean region all the way through India, has a root that is a powerhouse of healthy compounds that benefit people of many stages of life. It is also known as Indian ginseng because of its wide-ranging benefits that mirror those of the time-honored Korean…

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Probiotics for Optimal Health and Fertility

Probiotics are gaining attention for their wide-ranging health benefits. The microbiome of the intestines is now being recognized as more than just part of a healthy, functional digestive system. Rather, the bacteria of the human digestive system are symbiotic with the human endocrine system, influencing the production and use of hormones with significant effects across…

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The Healing Garden: Botanicals for Women’s Fertility

Traditional herbal remedies for women’s health are inspiring renewed interest as researchers explore and often confirm herbal knowledge carefully passed down over centuries. Cutting-edge research for women’s health needs is now focusing on fascinating beneficial chemical structures, such as polyphenols and diarylheptanoids, that naturally occur in many species of the ginger family.  Ginger & Estrogen…

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