Year: 2019

4 Benefits of Black Walnut Extract

4 Benefits of Black Walnut Extract

East Black Walnut is a remarkable legume that is one of the top superfoods on the market today. Black walnuts contain a powerful chemical called juglone. This chemical is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, carcinogenic, antiparasitic, antifungal and antiviral properties. Its original names include: Juglans nigra, and Juglans regia. Juglans regia, exceed other species in terms of its production. It is a species of the walmart family,  Juglandaceae, of native to North America. This large tree grows 220 feet with leaves of 6 to 12 inches.  It is also the highest edible nut trees (505,000 tons produced in 2010) that exist in the United States. Many  herbalists create liquid tinctures from its bark, leaves and nut husk to help their…

5 Powerful Herbs for Fighting Inflammation in the Body

5 Powerful Herbs for Fighting Inflammation in the Body

When it comes to inflammatory responses in the body we all know what symptoms it can be related to such as, pain, swelling, redness, digestive problems to more serious chronic problems which eventually causes added health concerns. As a woman you’ve come to understand the way your body works, the sensitivities you may have and gradual changes occurring in your body that were once not previously present. Inflammation in the body can begin slowly no matter what age we are or how well we feel. It can be a silent killer that sudden provides signs and symptoms that its present in the body. It is clear now that you don’t have to succumb to the slow age of the body.…

Toning the Vagus Nerve to Eliminate Inflammation

Toning the Vagus Nerve to Eliminate Inflammation

What is vagus nerve and vagal tone? Vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve (largest nerve of the body) which has mixed functions (both sensory and motor).  Sensory functions of the vagus nerve include: Signaling the details of sound, taste, sight, and smell from the body to the brain. Whereas motor functions are: Control of different glands and muscles of the body.  Vagal Tone: Vagal tone refers to a parasympathetic activity (branch of the autonomic nervous system) of the nerve inducing relaxational effects by: Conservation of energy Slowing down of heart rate Relaxation of muscles in GIT (gastrointestinal tract) Increasing the activity of glands and intestines. Effects of vagal tone: Vagal tone is very crucial to body functioning and health.…

5 Steps to Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

5 Steps to Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Women are taking their health into their hands which stands for something today. You’re looking for something more meaning in your life. Through personal empowerment we are finally looking deeper into our hearts, listening to our inner voice and desiring more. The areas in your life that you’ve paved for yourself has opened up so much joy and abundance. However, when examining the deeper parts of our brain we can value and really appreciate the mind and its vast complexity.  You can actually reprogramme to work in your favor.  According to modern cellular biologist of our time, Bruce H. Lipton states that when your conscious mind is no longer in control it goes deep within. This is part of how…

Important Qualities of Anise Hyssop

Important Qualities of Anise Hyssop

This international herb, Anise Hyssop (Agastache Foeniculum)  is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. It’s not only has culinary qualities but it also has medicinal and decorative qualities which makes this herb shine in all three areas. Anise Hyssop has a wonderful licorice scent. It’s color is a lavender shade with flowers of cylindrical shape. It is a short-lived perennial that grows mainly in the Upper Midwest and Great Plains into Canada. Anise Hyssop is a clump forming plant that generally grows 2 – 4 feet tall and about 1-3 feet wide.  Anise Hyssop’s medicinal qualities include digestive support, strengthening the respiratory system and supporting the immune and nervous system. It can also help with sleep, wound healing,…