Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a plant native to northern China and commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Schisandra is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are a class of natural substances that support the body in adapting to stressors – physical,...
From mushroom coffee to mushroom supplements and everything in between, mushrooms are having their day in the sun. And with good reason! Mushrooms can be powerful allies in promoting health and vitality. Today we’ll focus on three varieties that stand out for their...
Your microbiome is made of the microbes that live in you and on you. What are microbes? “Microbes” is a broad term referring to microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and – in some people – parasites. These bugs contribute to the overall microbial...
What is berberine? Berberine is a compound found in a variety of plants such as goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. While berberine has been a mainstay of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, research has validated its biochemical benefits more recently. ...
What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is one of eight B vitamins. Yep, that’s right, three are *eight* B vitamins total! Each of these B vitamins plays an essential role in your health. Today we’re going to talk about a B vitamin fan-favorite, vitamin B12, and some of the...
Did your heart rate increase just reading that word? But what is stress and what makes us feel stressed out? Typically, we think of stress as emotional overwhelm. While there is certainly truth in that, stress is much more. And this is good news! When you know what...
