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Feeling tired but unable to relax? Struggling with restless sleep, digestive problems, irritability, muscle tension or difficulty concentrating? These symptoms can have many possible causes, but they may also be influenced by how effectively your nervous system responds to stress and returns to a calmer state afterward. The phrase “nervous system dysregulation” has become increasingly popular in wellness circles. While it can be a useful way to describe feeling chronically overwhelme …

Recently, you may have seen headlines suggesting that omega-3 or fish oil supplements “cause heart problems.” Understandably, that sounds alarming. Omega-3s have been promoted for decades for heart, brain, joint, and inflammatory health, so hearing that they may increase heart risk can feel confusing. The truth is more nuanced. The concern is not that omega-3s suddenly “damage the heart.” The main issue being discussed in recent research is a possible increased risk of at …

Berberine has been getting a lot of attention lately, mostly for blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight management. But one of the more interesting areas of research is actually what berberine may be doing inside the gut. Berberine is a natural compound found in plants such as goldenseal, barberry, Oregon grape, phellodendron, and tree turmeric. These plants have a long history of use in traditional systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including for digestive concerns. Today, re …

Echinacea and Goldenseal are two of the most renowned herbs in North American herbal medicine, often used in tandem for their complementary health benefits. This blog explores their traditional uses, backed by contemporary studies, and provides guidance on how to use them in capsule and liquid forms. Traditional Uses of Echinacea and Goldenseal: Immune Boost: Native American tribes used Echinacea for centuries to treat various infections, from wounds to colds, valuing its immune-stimulating pro …

Colon cancer used to be thought of as something that mostly affected older adults. Today, that picture is changing. More adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer, often grouped together as colorectal cancer. While the overall rate of colorectal cancer has gone down in older adults due to better screening and early detection, cases in younger adults have been rising. This does not mean young people need to panic. It does mean we need to pay closer attenti …