Milk Thistle

HELLO HERB! Herbal Spotlight: Milk Thistle 

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…

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Estrogen Dominance – Finding Hormonal Balance with Herbs

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….

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle – Nature’s Detox Herb

“Detox” has become a buzz word in the health industry. There are countless products, programs, and protocols devoted to the promise of a “squeaky clean” body that comes with glowing skin and boundless energy. The truth is, many of these are extreme and aren’t sustainable – and, even with the best of health intentions, it’s…

Detox

Quick Cleanses vs. Ongoing Detoxification

Fasts, restrictive diets, and juicing are all trendy ways people try to cleanse and are often very popular at certain times of year, notably at New Year resolution time and with the coming of spring. But do strict programs and short concentrated efforts to detox deliver all the benefits they often promise? The human body…

Milk Thistle for Detox

Detox Naturally – Reset Your Body and Your Health!

Spring is just around the corner – a season that brings about a natural urge to shake off the stagnancy of winter and clear the way for fresh energy! This time of year, many people seek “detoxes,” aiming to shed some pounds, improve skin, increase energy, or just do some general maintenance for the body!…

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