Withania somnifera, more commonly known as ashwagandha, may not be one readily available in your home but it is one you may have seen in health food stores or heard about for its calming effects. While it is often promoted for stress support, this is only one aspect of its wide-ranging benefits. Withania has been used for more than 3,000 years,(1) and this long history guides how it is used
Many people believe the common (and logical) misconception that eating fat makes you fat. However, current research shows us that high fat, high protein and low carbohydrate diet reduces hunger, increases energy levels, assists with weight loss, improves athletic performance, and in some cases, may even reduce the need for diabetes medication. Scientists have encouraged us to follow the Australian food pyramid guidelines, which recommend that we reduce fat and
A nice bowl of oats is always a great way to start the day, but did you know that they make a wonderful liquid herbal medicine as well? Both the seed (a bit like what is in your breakfast bowl),1 and the whole fresh green plant,2 are a beautiful supportive medicine. Evidence indicates that oats, when used as a herbal medicine, can help with improving concentration,3,4 cognitive performance and improve
The second herb in our series is the fabulous Lavender. For some, Lavender holds memories of nana, or maybe it is one of those herbs that you know well for helping you get to sleep. But did you know there is research to back up the benefits of our beautiful lavender? Lavender contains over a hundred constituents, responsible for the effects.(1) On its own lavender has been shown to
Surprise! Its Christmas! How did we get here? If you are feeling like this (as we are) you may be thinking about some herbs to help calm the farm. Over the next few weeks, we will be taking a brief look at the evidence for some of the common herbs you may already use or have heard of, this week, let’s get to know of the most likely herb to
The beauty and magic of herbal medicine is its wondrous capacity to nourish, tone, regulate, and stimulate the body’s own innate healing capacity without suppressing or over-riding any system or organ. Ultimately our bodies want to heal and be well. They are constantly healing and renewing themselves or parts of themselves in order to maintain wellness. We see this with the turnover of all different types of cells. Skin cells,
So many people are looking for a healthy and convenient ways to hit daily protein goals without relying on highly processed protein powders. Here’s a better, simpler, and often cheaper way… Melissa Morns shares a great option You can choose whole foods instead of highly processed supplements. Whole foods have a more natural and balanced effect on the body. They contain a full spectrum of nutrients and phytochemicals and are
Who says dessert can’t be both delicious and good for you? By stewing the apples for this recipe you unlock their natural pectin a soluble fibre, shown to fuel beneficial gut microbes helping your microbiome thrive (Pascale et al., 2022). Adding PHGG (partially hydrolysed guar gum) to the crumble topping, and you boost it further with prebiotic fibre that not only supports improved digestion, but has even been linked to better
Long COVID is a chronic illness where some people experience a range of symptoms that continue, return, or develop long after the initial COVID infection has gone. While most people recover from COVID well, Long COVID involves new or ongoing symptoms following acute COVID-19 infection, which may include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and breathlessness.1 Long COVID usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time
