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Ashwagandha is known to improve many aspects of human health. As an adaptogenic herb, its primary function is that it modulates the endocrine system thus balancing the hormones. Since weight issues (trouble losing fat or gaining weight) are ultimately issues of metabolic function, which is governed by the hormones, it is of no surprise...

Hair loss is often considered a problem that only the genetically unfortunate experience. However, the truth is, hair loss is a stress-related problem, in which a few lucky people can be genetically protected against. But more often, the person who retains their head throughout life is often considerably less stressed...

Studies have found that Reishi mushroom can induce liver toxicity, but is there more to the story? Find out.

Curcumin, the active flavonoid in turmeric has been proven to benefit the body in many ways, activities, mostly by acting as an antioxidant. Of its many beneficial effects, it has recently been discovered to protect the body and brain specifically from the toxic effects of fluoride. Your Brain on Fluoride Fluoride is...

Hair loss is an emotionally disturbing issue for anyone. Although men seem to suffer more from hair loss, studies have confirmed that about 50% of women also experience androgenetic alopecia or "patterned baldness". The conventional theory of hair loss; however, is high misunderstood. Androgenic alopecia blames androgen and genetics for...

Serotonin and its true nature has been highly misconstrued by the world of nutritional supplements and modern day "science". Marketed as a feel good neurotransmitter, serotonin couldn't be further from it. The truth is, serotonin is an inflammatory mediator that rises with stress while also triggering a cascade of stressful reactions in the body...

Is it true that reishi mushrooms significantly reduced levels of 5-alpha reductase, preventing conversion of testosterone into the more potent DHT. Let's find out...

Nettle root is a one of a kind hair tonic herb, but not for the reasons you've been told!

Dementia and Alzheimer's are two degenerative brain/cognitive related diseases that seem to occur closely. While the pathology of these conditions is complex; containing more than one underlying cause, the pathology and symptoms are similar.  Ultimately, a combination of oxidative stress, inflammation, and disturbed metabolism lead excitatory death of brain cells that...