Men over 50 face increased risks of prostate-related diseases influenced by modern lifestyle choices. Factors such as stress, poor diet, and sedentary habits contribute significantly to conditions like benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer. However, maintaining an active lifestyle and incorporating certain herbs can promote prostate health and overall vitality.

Herbal medicine offers a profound journey of healing that requires commitment and time. By fostering a deep relationship with herbs, individuals can access their physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits. This article explores how to engage with herbs holistically, emphasizing the importance of consistency and the wisdom of ancient traditions.

This comprehensive guide explores essential minerals, their health benefits, symptoms of deficiencies, and natural food sources. From calcium and magnesium to zinc and selenium, understanding these nutrients helps in maintaining overall health and preventing various ailments. Learn how to incorporate them into your diet effectively.

Open your spice drawer and think of it as a tiny wellness kit. The everyday herbs and spices you already cook with—turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, oregano, rosemary, cumin, and more—carry plant compounds that can gently support mood, metabolism, immunity, and digestion. Used in normal kitchen amounts, they add color and comfort to your meals while helping you nudge ultra-processed ingredients aside. Here’s a warm, practical guide to which ones to invite in daily, how to use them safely, and what to avoid so your body gets the benefits without the buzzkill.

Can a sweet plant used in your morning coffee hold the key to treating one of the deadliest cancers in the world? Scientists in Japan say yes—if that plant is fermented and dosed with a little microbial alchemy. In a breakthrough study, fermented stevia leaf extract showed it could selectively kill pancreatic cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. What does this mean for the future of medicine—and for the billions of dollars poured into pharmaceutical R&D?

It’s amazing how a simple whiff of rosemary can stir something inside you. Maybe it’s a memory, a sudden calm, or just the comfort of something natural. For thousands of years, this humble herb has been more than a kitchen staple. It’s been a medicine, a ritual, a healer. And today, it still has so much to offer—if you’re willing to slow down and listen to what this ancient plant has to say.

Discover the spiritual and healing powers of pine trees, from traditional remedies to connecting with ancestors. Explore how evergreen wisdom fosters healing and community.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for reducing the risk of preterm birth, but most prenatal supplements fall short. Learn how to ensure adequate intake for pregnancy health.

Shamanism has long used plants for both healing and inducing shifts in consciousness. This article delves into the deep connection between plants and spiritual transformation, exploring how shamanic practices utilize plant medicine to guide individuals through profound changes in awareness and well-being. By understanding the role of neurotransmitters and the spiritual significance of plant-based remedies, we can better appreciate the ancient wisdom that underlies shamanic healing traditions.

How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain

In our pursuit of better health and well-being, we must equip ourselves with the knowledge that can potentially enhance our lives and those of our loved ones.

You've probably heard of catnip in relationship to cats. Some cats really love it. On the other hand, bugs hate catnip. I'm talking of mosquitoes, black flies...

Green tea is consistently featured in the list of the healthiest beverages in the world, and for good reason.

Great care must be taken when using essential oils around the very young. These same guidelines should also be followed with the elderly and with those who are frail or whose immune systems are severely compromised.

The brains of people with cognitive decline fare better with higher levels of vitamin D, research finds.

Two common compounds—green tea catechins and resveratrol in red wine and other foods—reduce the formation of Alzheimer’s plaques, a new study shows.

Psilocybin not only produces significant and immediate effects, it also has a long duration, which suggests that it may be a uniquely useful new treatment for depression

Did you ever feel your own shoulders relax when you saw a friend receive a shoulder massage? For those of you who said “yes,” congratulations, your brain is using its power to create a “placebo effect.” 

If there is one plant to start your journey with the plant spirits, it should be Mugwort, the stunningly beautiful and beneficent Artemisia vulgaris. Mugwort is one of the most visceral plant spirits who weaves her spirit through all aspects of our life to bring alignment.

New research offers a molecular view of how plants with a long history of use by Native Americans worked to treat pain and diarrhea.

A panacea garden awaits our next steps. In early summer, we introduced seven traditionally healing wildflower plants and how to invite them into our gardens. Now is the time for harvesting and transfiguration. 

Each day, as sunlight dims and dusk falls, I stop. I watch the light turn to darkness, then close my eyes to make the transition from doing to being, from fast to slow, from outward to inward...

We believe differences in metabolic requirements for male and female embryos as early as the first trimester, combined with dynamic differences in the way the male and female placenta reacts to environmental factors...