If your mom told you to “Wear a hat or you’ll catch cold” when you were growing up, you’re not alone. While these days, we're well aware that the common cold isn’t actually caused by a drop in temperature, colder weather can create an environment that makes us more susceptible ...read more

It used to be that recreational cannabis users kept their habit on the DL, but now it seems that everyone is tuned into the magic of CBD, from your elderly neighbor using it for glaucoma to the woman in your book group using it for chronic pain relief to the folks at the dog ...read more

Getting in your daily greens has never been easier thanks to the influx of new greens powders that can easily be added to a morning smoothie. Made with blue-green algae like spirulina and chlorella, wheat grass, barley, alfalfa, and other fruits and vegetables, greens powders ...read more

Hailed by the likes of King Tut and Queen Nefertiti for its health and beauty benefits, black seed oil may be the herbal treatment to rule them all. Even the Prophet Muhammed is said to have asserted that black seed could cure any ailment (except for death). Today, modern ...read more

Collagen supplements have flooded shelves of grocery and health-food stores—and if you’ve been confused by which to try and trust, you’re not alone. Even if you have Superman vision that can see through clever marketing and convincing promises, the sheer amount of collagen ...read more

If you never got a Hogwarts letter, adaptogens are as close to magic as you’ll likely ever get. An adaptogenic herb has the unique capacity to reduce the levels of stress hormones in your blood, helping you to “adapt” more easily to difficult environments, such as cold, a ...read more

Ashwagandha is a member of an exclusive class of plants known as adaptogens, so named for their ability to help our bodies adapt to stress. While this group includes over a dozen different plants, ashwagandha is a particularly special member. “It’s really considered the king ...read more

Chlorella, a freshwater green algae, is one of the top sources of plant-based protein, perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone who wants to supplement their diet with a sustainable, vegan protein source. Chlorella stands out, with its unique nutritional makeup and loads of ...read more

We all feel tired and achy sometimes, but what if those feelings weren’t just the result of a long day, but actually linked to a major magnesium deficiency? Fewer than 60 percent of American adults meet the Adequate Intake values for magnesium, according to the World Health ...read more