Jun
A Fundamental Herb
Approximately eight meters in length and producing a circular shaped, red colored fruit, Schisandra chinesis is simply a woodsy deciduous climbing vine. It is called Gomishi in Japan, and called Wuweizi in it’s native Northern China where it’s fruit is commonly referred to as the five flavored berry. It is said the skin and the […]
May
The Jesuits’ Tea Leaves
Did you know that as far back as the sixteenth century, the native Indians of Paraguay introduced the Jesuits to tea made from the leaves of yerba mate? The exhilarating effect of the tea became so popular and in demand that the Jesuits developed plantations and the tea from yerba mate was often called “Jesuits’ […]
Apr
How About Super Supplements?
We’ve recently mentioned the term, “superfoods”, and it’s important to note that these particular food items have gained a lot of attention in the nutrition world lately. And for good reason. The food value of these items such as blueberries, avocados, pumpkins, artichokes and fava beans, to mention a few, are truly power packed with […]
Feb
Slow Effects of Aging
Free radicals break down sensitive biological molecules. In other words, there is a theory that free radicals cause the underlying effects of aging. To combat these effects it’s important to introduce antioxidants into your diet. Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, many people do not consume enough fruits and vegetables to combat the […]