Natural Herbal Remedies

Joyce Hollman

This minty oil lowered blood pressure in just 20 days

Most people think of peppermint as a remedy for digestion. But a new study found the minty herb may also help lower blood pressure, especially when numbers are just starting to creep up. The catch? How you use it matters…

Carolyn Gretton

Ashwagandha: The ancient answer to 21st century wellness

Ashwagandha, a staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, could be the answer to 21st century wellness. Its secret? Increasing a person’s ability to resist or adapt to biological, physical or chemical stressors.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Scientists capture the health benefits of thyme

Far beyond being the perfect poultry seasoning, thyme is packed with health-supporting compounds. But despite years of research into its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting potential, the question has been how to get the most from it, until now…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

‘TikTok trend’ verified, Rosemary’s scar-free healing…

A natural skincare trend on TikTok claims the aromatic herb rosemary may help wounds heal more effectively and limit scar formation. But does it really work? Here’s what scientists found when they put it to the test…

Virginia Tims-Lawson

The herb that helps you get your groove back

When your adrenals are constantly stressed, this sets off an autoimmune inflammatory response in your entire body. If you’ve got thyroid problems as well, things can go south real fast. The result? Feeling hopelessly stuck — tired, overweight and unhappy. There’s a way out…

Joyce Hollman

The ancient herb that could reverse brain stroke damage

For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine has praised one herb for supporting circulation and brain health. Now research is stacking up that this ancient herb could be the difference between losing or keeping cognitive abilities after a stroke.