Evening primrose are a flowering plant that are thought to have originated in New Mexico and temperate areas of South America, but are now found in most temperate regions of…
You've no doubt heard that echinacea is a powerful cold preventative. Cold sufferers all over flock to the drug store or their favorite online retailer to stock up on echinacea…
Curcumin is a natural antioxidant compound found in turmeric; a member of the ginger family. The bright yellow tumeric has been used throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia for…
Elderberries are getting a lot of looks these days. With natural health guru, Joe Mercola, and celebrity Dr. Oz, talking about all the wonderful health benefits it offers, it's no…
Fish oil has an almost endless list of benefits it can offer to your health. The first recorded instances of this superfood go back as far as the Viking era,…
Cranberries hold a near legendary status as the cure to everything from the common cold, to being a magic berry that can cure all forms of cancer. Despite the credo…
Cod liver oil was once revered for its positive impact on health and wellness and may well be making a comeback in the 21st Century. History In earlier times, Vikings…
Cinnamon is often regarded as a just a mere spice. Wonderful for aromatic purposes and a tasty addition to many dessert dishes and alcoholic beverages. You might be shocked to…
There's plenty of good reasons why we all need to eat as much leafy green vegetables we can each and every day. Today, I'm going to tell you about one…
Chlorella is an abundant species of algae that grows naturally in shallow, warm waters around the world. During the massive population boom back in the 40's and 50's, when food…
Chamomile tea is one of the most popular teas on the planet, with over a million cups consumed worldwide every day – usually at bedtime. While it's not likely to…
Cayenne is a hot and spicy member of the chili pepper family. Its scientific name is “capsicum.” A really interesting fact that most people don't know is that “cayenne” is…
Black Cohosh is a native North American plant and a member of the buttercup family (“Ranunculus”). The colorful flowers of the plant bloom in late spring and usually, but not…
Astragalus (“Huang Qi” in Chinese) has been used for years by Middle Eastern and Chinese cultures in health-restorative tonics and topical rubs. When consumed, this root powder has a sweet…
Coconuts, despite their name, aren't actually nuts. They're drupes, closely related to peaches, plums, avocados, cherries, walnuts (also not a nut), and a few others. The oil is extracted from…
Artichokes are often left by the wayside by consumers because of their unusual look and feel. However, they offer several health-boosting benefits including preventing cancer, heart disease and digestive disorders.…