Cordyceps is an interesting exotic fungus that grows on caterpillars living in the high mountain regions of China and Tibet. It is parasitic and eventually consumes most of the caterpillar....
Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP, is a naturopathic physician specializing in gastrointestinal health. He has been in practice for 40 years, and on the faculty of the National University of Naturopathic...
Consistent lack of sleep can be maddening! For many people who have trouble sleeping, just the idea of lying down at night introduces feelings of worry and dread of insomnia. ...
Also known as “soil-based organisms”, spore producing bacillus bacteria species live in the top soil, and have been ingested by humans over the course of their evolution, as they harvest...
When we think of gut homeostasis, we immediately think of probiotics. But there are other natural ways to help rebalance the microbiome. Garlic has been a favorite of herbalists throughout...
A successful school year requires a strong immune system. From a dietary supplement standpoint, there are many ways to support immunity throughout the school year. Kids will benefit from a...
Developed and refined over thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) plays an integral role in the healthcare system of most Asian countries. Through a combination of modalities including acupuncture,...
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is considered a valuable tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and according to a review published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, it is one of the most...
When we ask practitioners why they dispense dietary supplements to patients through Emerson Ecologics and/or Wellevate, the response we hear most often is they want patients to have access to...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that traveler’s diarrhea (TD) is the most common travel-related condition worldwide. While TD is rarely life-threatening in healthy adults, it can...
