Category: Herbs and Supplements
Reviving the Ancient Healing Wisdom of Frankincense (Boswellia)
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Frankincense oil may receive most of the fame and glory, but the humble boswellia tree from which it is derived, can also create another powerful natural medicine. Oil and extracts of boswellia have been used for thousands of years to treat numerous health conditions. While many of us are familiar with the…
Curcuminoids for Ulcerative Colitis: A Review of the Evidence
By GMI Reporter For UC patients struggling with standard therapies, a ray of hope emerges in the form of an ancient golden spice. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. There is no known cure and current treatments have limited effectiveness and…
Magnesium Puts Psychiatric Drugs to Shame for Depression
By Sayer Ji A powerful clinical study shows that pennies worth of magnesium a day provides an effective, safe, affordable alternative to dangerous and relatively ineffective pharmaceutical antidepressants. Depression is one of the most widely diagnosed conditions of our time, with over 3 million cases in the U.S. every year, and 350 million believed affected worldwide.1…
Sore Muscles? These 7 Remedies and Actions May Help
By Dr. Diane Fulton Ouch, that workout makes you wonder if you’ll be going back to the gym any time soon. Relieve those sore muscles, pain, stiffness and reduce your inflammation with these easy and safe treatments Exercise is a great way to stay healthy and fit but sometimes those muscles are sore afterwards. Pain and…
This Is How Our Capsules Are Made
I put together a short video to demonstrate the process of encapsulation, which is relatively simple, but time consuming. It is obviously done differently at a large scale. This short video encapsulates the process I use to make capsules.https://t.co/E6FJ9qMxjE pic.twitter.com/DMQoiHekdA — Arcadian Wellness (@TheArcadianShop) November 3, 2023 It was brought to my attention that it…
Boosting Mitochondrial Biogenesis With Ginger
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Researchers discover that ginger, an ancient herbal remedy used for cooking and medicinal purposes, supports the regeneration of cellular mitochondria and may reduce the effects of mitochondrial dysfunction A study published in the Journal of Food Science found that ginger extract and gingerol, an active compound found in ginger root, both play a similar role in…
Super Herb: Ten Reasons to Use Curcumin
By Linda Woolven & Ted Snider While the GreenMedInfo.health database contains evidence for the potential therapeutic use of curcumin in over 700 conditions, these ten are some of the most compelling applications 1) Depression People suffering from major depressive disorder were given 1g of curcumin or placebo for 8 weeks in a double-blind study. The curcumin was significantly…
Iodine Deficiency and Weight Loss: Is it the Next Big Thing?
By Dr. Allana Polo Is iodine the new “it” supplement for weight loss? Let’s tackle the tangled issue of iodine and weight, as well as understand the dangers of unnecessary supplementation. Hungry dieters are always seeking the magic pill when it comes to unlocking the formula for lasting weight loss and management. As a naturopathic doctor with a specialty…
Iodine – A Miracle Mineral For Your Brain, Body & Spirit
By Mary Rivas When most people think about iodine, they tend to think it’s only good for the thyroid. But it’s not just the thyroid that is hungry for this mineral! Iodine is also concentrated in the salivary glands, the lining of the stomach and the small intestine, the breasts and ovaries, the eyes, and the…
5 Top Uses for 5-HTP
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Your body converts 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) into the neurotransmitter serotonin, known for its mood support. But 5-HTP, which is produced from tryptophan, may benefit not only your mood but also your sleep, appetite and more Your body converts the essential amino acid tryptophan into 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which is then used to make…