Acute Bronchitis: Support With Ivy Leaf Extract
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) account for the most common outpatient visits in the United States each year, averaging 68 million visits per annum.1 70%
Wound Healing: Support With Oregano Essential Oil
The skin is the largest organ of the body and provides a dynamic barrier against toxic chemicals, physical injury, and infectious microorganisms.1,2 The main cells
Astragali Radix: Supporting Immunity
Immunotherapy is an intervention which uses an individual’s own immune system to manage diseases.1 Such is achieved by stimulating natural defenses found within the immune
Immune Support With Olive Leaf Extract
The immune system is composed of a complex and highly coordinated set of physiological and biochemical processes designed to manage cell and tissue injury from
Menopause and Sleep Disturbances: Could Cannabis Help?
Menopause is a physiological change in menstruation emanating from fluctuations, and gradual down regulation, of ovarian hormonal activity.1 Hormonal fluctuations, also known as menopausal transition,
Urinary Tract Infections: Support With Garlic
The urinary tract is the most common region for bacterial infections, especially amongst females, and is estimated that nearly half of all women will experience
Bacterial Vaginosis: Support With St. John’s Wort
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition affecting approximately 21 million females between 14-44 years of age within the United States, with recurrence rates as high
Can Flaxseed Oil/Mucilage Help Manage Constipation?
Functional constipation (FC) is a condition in which a complete understanding of its pathophysiology remains equivical.1 Conventional thoughts behind FC involves slow transit time and/or
Botanical Support for Liver Disease
The liver is an organ critical for the purposes of energy production as well as the storage of glycogen, lipid-soluble vitamins (i.e., vitamin A, D,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Support With Anise Oil
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a commonly diagnosed condition with a global presence of 15% and has accounted for over 2 million family physician visits
Helicobacter Pylori: Management With Oregano and Savory
Helicobacter pylori (HP) is characterized as a gram-negative bacterium with a considerable reach, affecting more than 50% of the world’s population.1 The genesis of HP
Functional Dyspepsia: Support With Wormwood
In this author’s last post, the pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia (FD) was explored as well as the implementation of botanicals, such as ginger and perilla,
Functional Dyspepsia: Support With Perilla/Ginger
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a condition characterized by bloating, early satiety, belching, nausea, vomiting, and recurrent/chronic fullness of the upper abdomen.1 Furthermore, FD affects as
Managing Hypertension With Cardamom
Hypertension (HT) is the most prevalent risk factor for ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular accidents, which has been discussed in this author’s previous posts.1 Generally,
Botanical Support for Hypertension
Hypertension (HT) is a condition and form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which has generally manifested in adults. However, HT currently affects an approximated 3-5% of