Tools for Natural Living

Ginseng refers to a group of plants in the ivy family and the Panax genus, the latter of which gets its name from the Greek word for “all-heal” that also forms the root of the word panacea. The herb is aptly named since it has been used for thousands of years to treat...

Lutein is a carotenoid, one of a group of more than 600 naturally-occurring pigments that lend many fruits and vegetables their color. Specifically, it a is a xanthophyll, one of the yellow-to-orange carotenoid pigments found in carrots, corn and squash. In contrast to...

Scientists at the Salk Institute have found that cannabinoids in marijuana, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), remove plaque-causing deposits of amyloid beta proteins in nerve cells in the aging brain.

While the exact mechanism that triggers Alzheimer’s Disease is...

According to new research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry in May 2018, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the primary active constituent found in green tea, may be able to reduce plaque formations in arteries that block blood flow to the heart and brai...

According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 37 million Americans experience migraines. Over-the-counter treatments typically consist of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen. While effective at relieving pain, long-term use of NSAIDs...