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Vitamin D3 - The-Actually-a-Hormone Vitamin That's All the Rage Right Now

Vitamin D3 - The-Actually-a-Hormone Vitamin Tha...

Did you know that Vitamin D3 isn't actually a vitamin? Dave explains how that is. And plus, he outlines some of the benefits of D3 for those of you who...

Vitamin D3 - The-Actually-a-Hormone Vitamin Tha...

Did you know that Vitamin D3 isn't actually a vitamin? Dave explains how that is. And plus, he outlines some of the benefits of D3 for those of you who...

Zinc is included in Support System VZ to boost the immune system

Number 30 on the Periodic Table, Abbreviated Zn...

The world loves zinc. Dave explains the science that has landed this seemingly subtle element all over Twitter.

Number 30 on the Periodic Table, Abbreviated Zn...

The world loves zinc. Dave explains the science that has landed this seemingly subtle element all over Twitter.

Spotlight on Herbs: Siler Root

Saposhnikovia is a delightful mouthful that might get mistaken for a Russian profanity if you say it the right way. (No seriously, try it. It’s fun) Siler is much easier...

Spotlight on Herbs: Siler Root

Saposhnikovia is a delightful mouthful that might get mistaken for a Russian profanity if you say it the right way. (No seriously, try it. It’s fun) Siler is much easier...

Herbs make chocolate ice cream even better

Chocolate Chill* - Herbal Ice Cream

Challenge: Make ice cream with herbs where you can't taste the herbs. Dave's response: Challenge excepted! Jeanine's response: Did someone say ice cream?

Chocolate Chill* - Herbal Ice Cream

Challenge: Make ice cream with herbs where you can't taste the herbs. Dave's response: Challenge excepted! Jeanine's response: Did someone say ice cream?

Watermelon Agua Fresca Sorbet

Watermelon Agua Fresca Sorbet

Is it a chilled dessert or something just waiting for a blender and some tequila?

Watermelon Agua Fresca Sorbet

Is it a chilled dessert or something just waiting for a blender and some tequila?

Herbalogic Decompress Liquid versus Capsules

Liquids vs. Capsules

Not since the the 1974 matchup of Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier has an outcome been so hotly anticipated. Jeanine explains where she falls on the liquid vs capsule debate.

Liquids vs. Capsules

Not since the the 1974 matchup of Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier has an outcome been so hotly anticipated. Jeanine explains where she falls on the liquid vs capsule debate.

Spotlight on Herbs: Sweetgum Fruit

3 Uses for Dried Sweetgum Fruit: Deter garden pests – For gardeners constantly leaving out plates of beer or spreading iron phosphate in hopes eliminating plant damage by slugs and...

Spotlight on Herbs: Sweetgum Fruit

3 Uses for Dried Sweetgum Fruit: Deter garden pests – For gardeners constantly leaving out plates of beer or spreading iron phosphate in hopes eliminating plant damage by slugs and...

Spotlight on Herbs: Atractylodes

Spotlight on Herbs: Atractylodes

It's the greatest herb you've never heard of- Atractylodes bai zhu. It's so underappreciated in the English speaking world, it doesn't even have a common English name. Here Dave explains...

Spotlight on Herbs: Atractylodes

It's the greatest herb you've never heard of- Atractylodes bai zhu. It's so underappreciated in the English speaking world, it doesn't even have a common English name. Here Dave explains...

Longan fruit is used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine to calm the spirit, and ease anxiety

Spotlight on Herbs: Longan Fruit

Relegated to the herbal equivalent of entourage member, Longan fruit doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. But this fruit, sometimes found in specialty grocery stores, gets a highlight from Jeanine...

Spotlight on Herbs: Longan Fruit

Relegated to the herbal equivalent of entourage member, Longan fruit doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. But this fruit, sometimes found in specialty grocery stores, gets a highlight from Jeanine...

Cinnamon is more than just a cookie and pie spice. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has tremendous therapeutic value for joint pain

Spotlight on Herbs: Cinnamon

Cinnamon is often found in cookies and pies and cakes, oh my. But it's also a powerful therapeutic herb in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Jeanine explains how cinnamon is used,...

Spotlight on Herbs: Cinnamon

Cinnamon is often found in cookies and pies and cakes, oh my. But it's also a powerful therapeutic herb in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Jeanine explains how cinnamon is used,...

Poria is used in traditional Chinese medicine to resolve damp accumulation in the body by promoting urination, like a diuretic

Spotlight on Herbs: Poria

Poria doesn't grown on trees you know- it grows under trees. Jeanine explains how and why it is that a fungus, not even a proper plant, is such a powerhouse...

Spotlight on Herbs: Poria

Poria doesn't grown on trees you know- it grows under trees. Jeanine explains how and why it is that a fungus, not even a proper plant, is such a powerhouse...

Herbal Ice Cream Series: Holy Roman Vanilla Custard Ice Cream (5 stars)

Herbal Ice Cream Series: Holy Roman Vanilla Cus...

We're all stuck at home on involuntary staycation. What better time to experiment with interesting flavors of homemade ice cream? And since Dave is an herbalist, it's time to experiment...

Herbal Ice Cream Series: Holy Roman Vanilla Cus...

We're all stuck at home on involuntary staycation. What better time to experiment with interesting flavors of homemade ice cream? And since Dave is an herbalist, it's time to experiment...

Corydalis makes a beautiful flower, but in traditional Chinese herbs, corydalis root is a powerful herb to relieve pain

Spotlight on Herbs: Corydalis

Corydalis received tremendous fanfare a few years back when Dr Oz declared it the silver bullet for people with chronic pain. But as usual, there's more to this herb than just...

Spotlight on Herbs: Corydalis

Corydalis received tremendous fanfare a few years back when Dr Oz declared it the silver bullet for people with chronic pain. But as usual, there's more to this herb than just...

A simple bowl of rice demonstrates a powerful idea in traditional Chinese medicine- it's not just what you add to an herbal formula, it's how you prepare it that makes a quality, therapeutic product

It's Not Just What, It's How

Traditional Chinese herbs can have different therapeutic effects based simply on the preparation method. Jeanine explores this concept using the example of seemingly simple side dish, rice.

It's Not Just What, It's How

Traditional Chinese herbs can have different therapeutic effects based simply on the preparation method. Jeanine explores this concept using the example of seemingly simple side dish, rice.

Spotlight on Herbs: Peony Root

I spent my formative, college years living in Chicago. Having been born and raised in South Texas, I was a tremendous wimp when it came to winter and cold weather....

Spotlight on Herbs: Peony Root

I spent my formative, college years living in Chicago. Having been born and raised in South Texas, I was a tremendous wimp when it came to winter and cold weather....