Oct
Free Radical, Good And Bad!
Did you know that free radicals not only do damage, but sometimes the damage is needed so they’re actually necessary? In fact, free radicals perform some functions that are necessary for life! They can kill unwanted bacteria at a cellular level. And, yes, sadly these same free radicals, highly reactive chemically, also take part in […]
Aug
Staying Immune?
In the old Chinese herbal traditional medicine, the schizandra berry was used as a tonic for the liver, and therefore believed to have regenerative and immune system supporting properties. Using schizandra was thought to be building “wei-chiâ€, a defense for resisting infection. A practice of chewing schizandra berries for one hundred days is believed by […]
Jul
How Immune Are You?
Taking care of our immune system is critical at every stage of our lives. Let’s face it, once we get into trouble with our immune system, very serious illness usually follows. We’ve certainly all known someone who has unfortunately left this world due to immune problems. So, finding dietary elements and supplements that support our […]
Jun
Immune Protecting Schizandra
Growing on a woody vine that’s native to Northern China and Eastern Russia, the schizandra chenensis berry has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its immuno-modulating properties. Primarily presented in the form of a tea made from these dried berries, it is considered a restorative tonic with clinically documented liver protecting effects. Known […]