Garlic: From Bulb to Clinic
Leeza Lapshin Leeza Lapshin

Garlic: From Bulb to Clinic

From the Ebers Papyrus to "Russian penicillin," garlic has a long history as food and medicine. This article covers how allicin forms when garlic is crushed, why a 10-minute rest matters, and how fresh garlic, aged garlic extract and black garlic differ in chemistry and in what they've been studied for.

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Saffron: The Sunshine Spice for Mood & Focus
Leeza Lapshin Leeza Lapshin

Saffron: The Sunshine Spice for Mood & Focus

Saffron, the costly red thread from the Crocus sativus flower, has been used in cooking and traditional medicine for over 4,000 years. Here's what clinical research suggests about saffron for mood, PMS symptoms, attention, appetite and metabolic health.

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Globe Artichoke: Cynara scolymus 
Leeza Lapshin Leeza Lapshin

Globe Artichoke: Cynara scolymus 

Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) explored: cynarin, inulin and luteolin, and what research suggests about liver health, NAFLD/MAFLD, bile flow, cholesterol, and the gut–liver axis.

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What is your libido trying to tell you?
Leeza Lapshin Leeza Lapshin

What is your libido trying to tell you?

Your libido is more than just a measure of desire; it can offer valuable insights into your overall health. In this article, we dive into what your libido might be trying to tell you and explore ways to support a balanced, healthy sex drive. Additionally, more information on the DUTCH test.

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Beneath the skin surface
Leeza Lapshin Leeza Lapshin

Beneath the skin surface

Discover the essential connection between skin health, gut health, brain health and the microbiome. It is all connected.

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