Herbal Medicine

Can We Reverse Aging? What Landmark Research on Telomerase and Epigenetics Is Teaching Us

By Erik Goldman

The search for longevity has moved from myth to molecular science. In this eye-opening presentation, we explore groundbreaking research revealing how telomerase activity and epigenetic modifications may hold the keys to slowing—and even reversing—the aging process. Once thought to function solely by extending telomeres, telomerase is now recognized for its non-canonical roles in gene expression, […]

World Herb Library Offers a Bounty of Botanical Knowledge

By Janet Gulland, Contributing Writer

What happens when three of the world’s most renowned herbal medicine experts combine their rare botanical book collections and make them available to the public, free of charge? The World Herb Library, that’s what! A vast archive of over 3,000 volumes, some dating back to the 1500s, and covering everything from plant pharmacology to cultivation […]

Beacons Through the (Brain) Fog: Corey Schuler on Holistic Approaches to Cognitive Dysfunction

By Erik Goldman, Editor in Chief

Assessing and treating cognitive dysfunction is a challenge. The problems can show up in myriad ways, with multiple potential causes. Cognitive impairment is often connected with, and reflective of, disease and dysfunction in other organ systems. Though surveys consistently show that many people worry about developing dementia, individual patients may not always be forthright about […]

Helpful Herbs & Nutrients for Brain Health

By August West, Contributing Writer

“Brain Health” is one of the largest and fastest growing segments of the natural healthcare industry.  Americans will spend close to $1.5 billion on cognition-related products by the end of this year, according to Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). Globally, the market for brain health products is projected to grow from its current $8.2 billion, to […]

NSCC Conference Preview: The Science & Practice of Healthy Aging

By Robert Bonakdar, MD

There are numerous claims about what supports longevity and healthspan, and it can be difficult to discern what is real from what is hype in this overheated field. That is why we’ve made The Science and Practice of Healthy Aging the theme of the 2nd annual Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care (NSCC) Conference, which […]

Exploring a Plant-Based Alternative for Better Rest

By Suresh Lakshmikanthan, PhD., B.Pharm

There are many herbs and nutraceuticals that can help improve sleep quality. Certainly, your patients are aware of these, and many are experimenting with them, in their quest for better sleep. But it is essential to understand the biological foundations of sleep in order to know how herbs and nutraceuticals can optimize the quantity and […]

Webinar: Latent Infection and Chronic Stress: Drivers of Autoimmunity

By Erik Goldman

For many patients, the origins of autoimmunity aren’t just rooted in genetics or environmental triggers. Latent infections and chronic stress can silently shape immune responses for years before a formal diagnosis is made. And when left unaddressed, these invisible drivers may sabotage even your best interventions. Join Dr. Corey Schuler for this free webinar, offering […]

Lemon Balm Improves Sleep Quality In Placebo-Controlled RCT

By Meg Sinclair, Staff Writer

These days, a lot of people could use some help in the sleep department. For many of them, phytosomal extract of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) could be just the ticket. Data from a recent double-blind crossover study of 30 people with chronic insomnia show that nightly supplementation with 400 mg of Melissa officinalis Phytosome® (Indena), […]

Clinical Pearls for Weight-Health Wins, with Calocurb—A Natural GLP-1 Activator

By Erik Goldman

GLP-1 receptor agonists are transforming clinical practices and protocols for significant weight-health wins. In this free webinar, you will learn the science behind a clinically-proven natural GLP-1 activator called Calocurb, and how it can be used with and without prescription medications. You’ll discover a supplement derived from hops, and clinically shown to reduce cravings by […]