Herbs that can help melt fat, suppress appetite, and reduce bloating and water weight Maintaining proper weight can be a lifelong challenge. Despite the substantial amount of money Americans pay for weight-loss gimmicks, pills, and plans, taken together they all show a dismal 5% long-term success rate. Researchers deem obesity a chronic health condition. They   Read More

Top natural treatments for dementia can increase blood flow to the brain, improve cognition, and help reduce “senior moments” Misplacing your keys or forgetting a colleague’s name occasionally? That may be worrisome, but it’s pretty normal. People with dementia might forget a friend’s name, but also how they know the person. Also, they find it   Read More

Try these herbal home remedies for boosted immunity and a speedier recovery You know the signs. Stuffy nose, backache, fever, crushing headache—all visited on you just to make you miserable when you can least afford to be knocked out. Welcome to the cold season. With a vengeance. Influenza (the “flu”) and the common cold are   Read More

Herbs for candida and athlete’s foot Obnoxious fungi are everywhere.And so many varieties! Fungus loves to live in the layer of skin that is not-quite-inside and not-quite-outside, where they are tough to kill with external treatments and a big challenge for the immune system from within. Look for fungus to infect every square inch of   Read More

Time-tested herbs to restore balance and reduce stress According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the whole of creation springs from the marriage of two opposite principles, yin and yang. Earth and sky, winter and summer, night and day, cold and hot, are manifestations of this dynamic. Establishing harmony between these opposites means health, good weather,   Read More

Try ginseng and maca to boost libido Iget asked about the subject of libido boosters a lot. Being an aging baby boomer myself, it’s near to my heart. “I had always enjoyed [a great sex life],” says Robert Anderson, a website designer in Seattle, Wash. “But one evening I experienced erectile dysfunction (ED). Each time   Read More