Elderberry is a potent antiviral. According to a study titled, ‘The Effect of Sambucol, a Black Elderberry-Based, Natural Product, on the Production of Human Cytokines: I. Inflammatory Cytokines,’ it was found to be effective against multiple strains (ten of them) of influenza in vitro. So … [Read more...] about Elderberry and Cytokine Storms
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Review: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Fasting has many benefits, yet little research has been done on it. Why is this? Probably because it's not a financially-lucrative topic...afterall, how much money can be made off people who aren't consuming anything? There’s also the conflation of fasting with starving, but I’m … [Read more...] about Review: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Gut Health Study: How Triphala and Probiotics Extend Life by 60%
Gut Health Study: How Triphala and Probiotics Extend Life by 60% and Protect Microbiome From Disease and Aging Gut health is a big and ever-growing topic. And new research shows an interesting angle. First of all, it’s only a fruit fly study, but you’ve got to start somewhere. Despite that I … [Read more...] about Gut Health Study: How Triphala and Probiotics Extend Life by 60%
Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Mushrooms are often associated with mystery. They are indeed fascinating, being neither plant nor animal, yet having characteristics of both. In ancient times mushrooms were regarded as magical, as people could not figure out how they were produced. Could they also be magical when it comes to … [Read more...] about Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Recipe: Inflammation Fighter
Yes, inflammation... The nastiest of nasties. It is vital for the healing process. However, we all try to avoid it when possible. It can increase our pain, and the time it takes to heal an injury. It can make workouts almost pointless if your body cannot deal with the inflammation caused by … [Read more...] about Recipe: Inflammation Fighter