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Ayurvedic medicine has long celebrated the stress-relieving impact of botanical ashwagandha, an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and regions of Africa.Powdered ashwagandha is often combined with ghee, honey, or water to supplem...

Along the cold, rugged coastlines of the North Atlantic, a reddish-brown, frilly-leaved water plant clings to the rough rocks. If you spotted it on your beachcombing trip, you’d never suspect you were looking at a food source brimming with protein, f...

Traditional medicine in many cultures focuses on a whole-body approach to wellness. For example, traditional Chinese medicine is centered upon the idea of yin and yang—two opposing forces that need to be unified and balanced. On that premise, if some...

A few years ago, reishi mushrooms had a moment where they seemed to be everywhere. Celebrities were declaring their love for these mushroom supplements on Instagram, businesses were selling reishi-infused coffee and protein shakes, and every food b...

How to Use Ashwagandha Powder for the Best ResultsA cornerstone of traditional Indian medicine, ashwagandha has been used since 6,000 B.C.E. to promote health in people of all ages.1 Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found native to areas of India,...