Astragalus membranaceus – “Astragalus” comes from the Greek word for the anklebones or knucklebones of sheep. It is a member of the Fabaceae family, along with peas, legumes and beans, bearing similar characteristics of fern-like foliage and seed pods typical of this plant family. Native to: Mongolia, Korea, and the northern and eastern regions of…
Verbascum thapsus- The name Verbascum is derived from Latin word meaning “barbascum” or beard, referring to the fine, beard-like filaments on the leaves. The biennial plant bears a single tall stem up to 2m tall and wide, woolly leaves. Native to: Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia. Modern distribution: North America, South America, and Australia. Common Names: Candlewick…
Silybum marianum – member of Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers and daisies Native to: Mediterranean, Europe, Central Asia & India, Parts of Africa Modern distribution: North America, Parts of South Pacific, and South America Common Names: Mediterranean Milk Thistle, Blessed Milk Thistle, St. Mary’s Thistle, Holy Thistle, Virgin Thistle, Christ’s Crown, variegated thistle. Parts…
Smoothies offer a convenient way to pack nourishing, detox-friendly foods into a snack or meal and the good news is, our Detox Support tinctures work their magic when mixed in with them.
Here are 3 recipes to pack the detoxifying abilities of herbs into your morning (or anytime!) smoothie.
Estrogen Dominance Hormones dictate so many of the bodily functions of humans that affect our wellbeing and overall health. In women, there are specific hormones that have profound influence over their physiology: the most well-known is estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone crucial for puberty, secondary physical sex traits, regulation of the reproductive system and fertility….
Fortify Kids’ Immunity with Smoothies! Even in the full swing of cold & flu season, it’s still important to be proactive about helping kids to stay healthy! Daily use of Deep Immune® Kids as a preventative tonic to fortify and balance children’s immune systems is an effective way to keep their natural defences strong through the winter…
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” ~ Ben Franklin Many of us look forward to the change of season in the fall… but cold & flu season is another story. Almost everyone experiences a common virus or two throughout the colder months of the year, but there are ways to help…
“In menopause, we find strength in vulnerability and beauty in resilience.” Hot flashes are a common complaint among women navigating the tricky terrain of perimenopause into menopause. In fact, up to 80% of women will experience hot flashes throughout the transition into menopause. While the precise physiological trigger for hot flashes hasn’t been completely understood,…
Menstruation, or “periods” are a natural part of the menstrual cycle women experience during the reproductive years of their lives. However, that does not mean they always arrive without their problems. Irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful periods, and heavy flow are common issues that many women navigate every month. They can be attributed to…
The menstrual cycle is governed by an amazing series of biological processes. Even those who have experienced one for many years, may not completely understand exactly how the body performs each phase of a cycle, or what happens during each cycle! This is neither uncommon nor is it any reason for embarrassment. Understanding your cycle…
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