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Experience has shown us that colds and flu's are more prevalent and debilitating in the colder, darker months. So how can we nourish and support the immune system as we head into this time of year? Along with getting enough rest, movement, and nutrient-dense foods, we can also harness the power of herbal medicine. Here are 5 herbs that you may want to have in your immune-boosting arsenal this winter:

A woman's menstrual cycle is regulated by different hormones, like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play an important role in regulating bodily processes, like sleep, appetite and growth. Throughout each month there is a fluctuation in a woman's hormone levels. This process plays a crucial role in the body and effects everything from mood to metabolism.

Every now and again you can find yourself tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep and get a good nights rest. When this happens, its nice to be able to grab something natural to help you get a good nights sleep. Try some of these natural sleep promoting supplements, when you need that extra support.

Daylights Savings Time affects each person differently, some people barely notice a difference, while in others it can effect them drastically. There is usually a number of sleepless nights because our internal clock is having difficulty adjusting. To help ease your transition to the time change we have listed a few ways to support your body during the week prior and after the change.

When battling adrenal fatigue it can be hard to know which supplements to take to support your adrenals and energy levels. We broke down the top adaptogenic herbs that can support you during periods of stress.

Aging is inevitable, its something that we are all experiencing. The question is how do we want to age? Most of us want to live a healthy life, filled with vitality and longevity. So what can we do to make this process happen? There are different lifestyle changes that can be made to increase the vitality of your life, they can be simple changes made over time, that anyone can do. Lets take a look at these 7 essential lifestyle changes.

Our cells and organs are able to run smoothly when given the right amount of blood sugar. The sugar that our body needs is obtained through our dietary food choices. Whether it's in the oatmeal we had for breakfast, the sandwich at lunch or the piece of cake for dessert. The sugar we need can be found in carbohydrates. But what happens when we have too much or too little? Lets take a look at how carbohydrates can affect our blood sugar.

 

While there are some things you can’t control when it comes to your brain health, namely aging and genetics, you can control certain lifestyle factors. Let’s take a look at 5 important ways you can improve the long-term health of your brain.

Getting enough sleep is as important to our health as getting enough nutrients and oxygen. Sleep plays a vital role in immune function, memory, learning, mental health, and even the physical repair of the body. But sometimes we need extra support to help us get our deepest, most restful sleep. Lets take a look at how GABA can encourage a restful sleep.