Dong Quai: Should It Be in Your Diet?

Mar 8, 2018 | brain health, Health, Nutrition

If you are looking to boost brain function, you may wonder if Dong Quai should be in your diet. This plant root is often used as a remedy in homeopathy. Dong Quai is an herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 2,000 years. Its...

The 7 Most Useful Herbal Supplements to Try Today

Sep 17, 2017 | Nutrition

Many smart drugs, otherwise known as nootropics, are manufactured in a lab. However, there are several natural nootropics available over the counter at local pharmacies and health food stores. Herbal supplements have been used for centuries to treat just about every...

How Are Herbal Supplements Regulated in 2017?

Sep 16, 2017 | Nutrition

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulates but does not approve dietary supplements, which includes herbs, minerals, vitamins and other ingredients, under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). This law requires manufacturers and...

Are Herbal Supplements as Safe as the Marketing Says They Are?

Sep 16, 2017 | brain health, Nutrition

Do you know what is in your herbal supplements? This is an ongoing question that is asked by consumers every day. The question itself arises because currently there are no FDA regulations for herbal supplements. Manufacturers are legally allowed to put their products...

Why You Should Avoid These 5 Herbal Supplements

Sep 15, 2017 | Health, Nutrition

With medical and prescription costs seemingly always on the rise, many people are turning to herbal supplements to help alleviate many health problems. There is a herbal supplement for nearly every possible situation. Insomnia Joint pain Menopausal or menstrual...