Did you know? Bitter Melon (also known as Momordica charantia, bitter gourd, wild cucumber, and more) is a plant that gets its name from its taste. It becomes more…
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Echinacea is a flowering plant that grows in the U.S. and Canada, and it’s been used as medicine for centuries. There are nine species. Some of its common names are the purple coneflower or black-eyed Susan. The leaves, stems, flower, and roots are used to make supplements, liquid extracts, and teas. It’s great for the immune and lymphatic system by stimulating certain white blood cells.
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Herbs in a culinary sense typically refer to the leafy parts of plants, but in the context of herbalism, “herbs” encompass leaves, berries, roots, outer and inner barks, rhizomes, twigs, flowers, seeds, mushrooms, and fruits. Herbs support a wide scope of wellness for humans, and can reestablish balance through the action of their many chemical constituents, vitamins, minerals, and energetic qualities. Herbalism is a practice found in every culture worldwide that uses plants to help people as an effective part of a holistic approach to mind-body-spirit care.
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A variety of methods can be used to extract CBD from the hemp flower to produce a hemp oil product. It’s important to look for a brand that’s transparent about its extraction methods. Are any hexane or GMO solvents used? What type of carrier oil is blended with the hemp extract? Is the oil organic, and does it enhance the absorption of the hemp CBD as does organic MCT oil? Are there additives such as natural flavors or GMO ingredients? Does the seller provide third-party product testing?
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There has been a lot of information and misinformation going around and surrounding Hemp and or CBD. So, what the Hemp is really going on?
The family name is Cannabis, and falling under this is the Marijuana plant and the cousin, the Hemp plant. Marijuana contains a large amount of THC and a small amount of CBD (Tetrahydrocannabinol- causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana). However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. Hemp contains a large amount of CBD and only trace amounts of THC. You cannot get high from ingesting hemp. Hemp in its natural form, contains more than 100 cannabinoids, including CBD. Extracting the oil from the Hemp plant (more…)
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Stomach acid is important for digestion and nutrient assimilation. Having too little stomach acid can cause just as many problems (if not more) than having too much. Symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, undigested food in stool, acid reflux, gas, bloating, indigestion, belching, skin problems or acne, and chronic nutrient deficiencies can be related to Hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid). In more extreme cases, symptoms like hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin, adrenal fatigue and even autoimmune disease can occur. (more…)
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Did you know Bile is a digestive liquid that’s produced in the liver and contains bile salts and other substances that help to break down fats from our diet? Bile is continually secreted from the cells of the liver and then passed to the gallbladder. In the gallbladder, bile is stored and concentrated by the absorption of water and small electrolytes. The body will store bile and other secretions until they are needed to perform digestion. After we eat, our bile duct opens and allows bile, enzymes and secretions to do their jobs. (more…)