Fungi – they’ve been around since the beginning of time, but apart from making a delicious topping on toast for breakfast or adding them to a tasty stir-fry, do we really understand and appreciate the power of these substances? Mushrooms...
In the current western society, where we generally spend on average 90% of our time indoors, insufficient levels of vitamin D have been found to affect around 75% of the population worldwide. In addition to increased time spent indoors, wearing...
Vitamin B12 is an important and sometimes overlooked vitamin. It helps maintain healthy nerve and red blood cells and is required for proper absorption of foods, the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats, fertility, and the growth, development and protection of...
The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen behind the stomach. It plays an essential role in producing enzymes and hormones that help digest food and regulate blood sugar and energy levels. One of those hormones it produces is insulin,...
Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen delves into the evidence for using astragalus for a wide range of ills - below we share his findings. The root of astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous or huáng qí) is one of the most well-known Chinese medicinal...
