In recent years, the topic of DHEA for women during and after menopause seems to get the most press, however this hormone plays a key role in both genders.
I...
What is ashwagandha? Is this “Indian ginseng” the same as regular ginseng?
Nope.
This plant, the Withania somnifera, is a nightshade which is a totally di...
While the exact numbers vary slightly by production method, according to the USDA, your average one cup (8 oz) serving of cow's milk clocks in at 102 calories a...
For the origin of Velco, you have the seeds of this plant to thank.
After taking a stroll in 1948, a Swiss man (George de Mestral) noticed how the burdock se...
Since very few foods contain it, lycopene is by far the most compelling phytonutrient found in tomatoes.
When they’re cooked, the lycopene actually becomes a...
Maca is a Peruvian root vegetable in the same family as broccoli. When taken raw, it can cause upset stomach, cramping, and gas. To avoid this, many supplements...
What is chaste berry used for?
Its name comes from the word chastity, as that was its most famous use. Clergymen wishing to remain celibate would eat this be...
When you think of this flower, romance and Valentine's Day come to mind. Perhaps your beauty and health should be associated with it, too.
Of course, staring...
