For thousands of years, herbs have been used to support immunity, long before the rise of modern medicine. Across different cultures, herbal remedies have played a crucial role in protecting the body from illness, promoting resilience, and enhancing overall well-being. Let’s take a journey through the history of immune-supporting herbs and their continued relevance today. Ancient […]
Quercetin is a plant-based flavonoid found abundantly in various fruits, vegetables, and grains, such as apples, onions, berries, citrus fruits, and leafy greens. Renowned for its health benefits, quercetin has been studied for its potential to support the immune system and overall well-being. Specifically, the natural compounds in quercetin can play a role in boosting […]
Green tea has been revered for centuries not just as a refreshing beverage but as a potent medicinal drink. Its origins can be traced back over 4,000 years to ancient China, where it was celebrated for its health benefits, including its ability to strengthen the body’s defenses.In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), green tea was prescribed […]
Combining vitamin D3, mushrooms, and oregano oil can be an effective way to boost your immune system. Here’s how each of these contributes to immune health:Vitamin D3Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in modulating the immune system, enhancing pathogen-fighting effects, and decreasing inflammation. In addition, low levels of vitamin D3 have been associated with increased […]
Remember when your mom told you to eat your vegetables? Well, she wasn’t wrong. Green veggies are great source of magnesium, an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in many aspects of human health and well-being. Magnesium is necessary for:Muscle Function: Magnesium is vital for proper muscle function, including muscle contraction and relaxation. It […]
We’ve all done it – Picked up fast food when we didn’t have time to stop and eat. Doing this once in a while will not hurt you. But many people do this three or four times (or more) every week. We know what it does to the body: weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, increases cholesterol, […]
Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means it dissolves in fats and oils but not in water. Because of its fat solubility, it’s more effectively absorbed by the body when consumed with fats or oils.When vitamin D3 is taken in an oil form, such as in softgel capsules or liquid […]
Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a crucial nutrient that plays various roles in the body. Here are some key benefits of vitamin D3:Bone Health: Vitamin D3 is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines, which is critical for maintaining strong and healthy bones. It helps prevent conditions like osteoporosis […]
Humans have evolved to be extremely adaptable to their environments. In hunter gatherer times, the food supply was whatever one could find in the area, supplemented by meat if hunting was successful. But life was short. As people began settling down, ranching and farming became common, the food supply became more dependable, and lifespans increased. In […]
Flu season is upon us. Additionally, we now have variations of COVID to worry about, as well as all of the unnamed, random viruses out there. Vaccines can help prevent or lessen the severity of these illnesses, but I get a lot of questions from patients about natural remedies.Let me start by saying, if I […]
