Chios Mastiha in the News
Scientists discover further infection-fighting properties of Chios mastic gum Chios mastic gum (CMG) is an aromatic resin produced from the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, which is mainly grown on the island of Chios, Greece. It has been used as a natural remedy for stomach and intestinal disorders for more than 2500 years.[1]…
The Power of Echinacea
A natural alternative for sneeze and sniffle prevention Perhaps you know it for its distinct flower – a pronounced brown central cone, surrounded by delicate purple petals – and its common botanical name, purple coneflower. Or maybe, you know it as a natural remedy to take for protection against the sniffles and sneezes of…
Ivy Leaf for Lung Health
A look at ivy leaf for lung health Rattle, click, puff, inhale. These are the sounds of a person using an inhaler (or “puffer”) to support their respiratory health. The life-saving medicine found in rescue inhalers often comes from a class of drugs known as beta (β) agonists. By mimicking the effects of epinephrine…
Health Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract
A natural antimicrobial and antioxidant with apparent anti-aging effects Grapefruit, also known as Citrus paradisi, is a hybrid fruit that originated centuries ago as a natural cross between sweet orange and pomelo.[1] While the seeds of the grapefruit are not typically eaten, grapefruit seed extract (GFSE) is increasingly being used as a dietary supplement,…
Botanicals for Asthma and Lung Health
Herbal tools to help you beat asthma and lung infections As we’ve learned all too well recently, we can’t take lung health for granted. Severe respiratory infections are on the rise, in addition to the chronic burdens of asthma, allergies, and air pollution.[1],[2] On top of that, many of us are experiencing smoke and…
The Healing Power of Colostrum
From infants to top-notch athletes to the critically ill, this “first milk” provides immune and gastrointestinal benefits What’s the nutritional superfood almost all of us have had at some time in our life, and new mothers, dairy farmers, and Ob/Gyns know best? It’s colostrum, the first milk that comes at birth. It actually comes…
Natural Support for the Fight Against Infections
Andrographis, cat’s claw, humic acid, and monolaurin In 2020 we became all too aware of how infectious disease seriously threatens the health of people worldwide. Fortunately, there is ongoing investigation of nutrients, herbs, and other natural substances that may help fight common injurious microbes, especially when conventional medicine fails to deliver.[1] In today’s post…
Fighting Live Viruses with Dead Bacteria
Heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 for respiratory health, immune function, and antiviral support Lactobacillus plantarum is a type of lactic acid bacteria found in a variety of fermented foods. The heat-killed version of a specific strain of this bacteria, L. plantarum L-137 (HK L-137), has been shown to enhance immune activity, support respiratory health, and…
Vitamin D for Allergies
The data behind vitamin D for asthma, eczema, and atopic conditions More than 50 million Americans have an allergy of some kind. If you or a family member has allergies, you know how irritating they can be (literally). Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to one or more allergens by producing antibodies called…
How Gut Health Keeps Kids Healthy
A blend of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli supports pediatric respiratory and skin health Achoo! Sniffle, snort! Scratch, scratch, scratch. Is allergy season here again? Or are we stuck in the dregs of cold and flu season? Wait, is there a season where kiddos aren’t dealing with some kind of infection or allergy? Could probiotics help?…
How Harmful Is Air Pollution?
When breathing is a health risk, what can be done? Take a deep breath in. Slowly exhale. Deep, conscious breathing can be restorative, balancing, and calming. The experience is even better in nature – a forest with trees towering overhead, or by the ocean with the sand between our toes. We take it for…
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