Living Clean

The Anti-Stress Herbs

March 29, 2026April 24, 2014 by Jaclyn

All of your daily experiences create chemical reactions in the brain that trigger the release of thousands of peptides, hormones, and metabolic particles. These molecules travel throughout the body and attempt to enact an appropriate response in the body. When stress occurs, whether it be physical or emotional, that response usually causes a rise in blood pressure, elevated heart rate, and changes in the immune system. If too much stress is encountered over time, these responses can be detrimental for your overall health. While it may not always be easy to remove stress-causing factors from your life, you can help your body to cope with adaptogens.

What Could Possibly Substitute for Coffee?

April 30, 2026April 14, 2014 by Jaclyn

If you’re one of those people who doesn’t feel quite human until your second cup of coffee, you could be drinking too much of the potent beverage, according to a recent study by Mayo Clinic. You may benefit by finding an alternative energy booster that doesn’t come packed with as much caffeine or the potential health risks. We’ve done the research for you and put together a list of herbal solutions that can revive your energy while also improving health and vitality.

The Walnut and the Parasite

March 29, 2026March 21, 2014 by Jaclyn

Black walnut trees in the wild are notorious for their ability to ward off parasites and neighboring vegetation. Perhaps in an effort to protect itself from harmful organisms and narrow down competition for water and sunlight, a walnut tree has developed a unique chemical composition that is toxic to many other species. Although no part of the tree is toxic to humans, we can use this extraordinary trait to fend off harmful organisms in our own bodies.

Promote Bone and Heart Health with Magnesium Supplements

March 29, 2026March 6, 2014 by Jaclyn

Some minerals are well-known for their health benefits; everyone seems to know, for instance, that calcium is good for the bones and that human blood is rich in iron. One mineral, however, is often overlooked – magnesium. Not only does this mineral play a vital role in the human body on its own; it also helps other nutrients perform better.

Are Herbal Tinctures More Powerful than Vitamins and Supplements?

March 29, 2026January 2, 2014 by Jaclyn

We hear a lot of questions concerning the best delivery method for natural remedies. Which is better, a vitamin supplement or an herbal tincture? The truth is that the type of remedy is dependent on the expected results. Both methods can be effective under different circumstances.

A New and Powerful Way to Boost Your Omega-3 Fatty Acids

March 29, 2026December 20, 2013 by Jaclyn

Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, and DHA) are vitally important to your health and can only be obtained through your diet. Unfortunately, research shows that most people are not consuming nearly enough of the foods containing them, such as ocean vegetables and salmon. For this reason, you may have heard of many people taking fish oil supplements. Now, there’s a much more powerful supplemental source – krill oil!

A History of Soap Making and Why Ingredients Matter

March 29, 2026December 13, 2013 by Jaclyn

Soap making was originally a very natural and wholesome process that gained popularity in ancient Roman times. Somehow, the technique has become increasingly complicated over time, with more and more unnatural ingredients being added, usually to save time and money during production. Let’s take a look at how soaps are made and why the ingredients are so important to your skin.

Combat Arthritis at the Source with Glucosamine

March 29, 2026December 4, 2013 by Jaclyn

Over 60 million people in the United States suffer from some form of arthritis. This painful, hard-to-treat condition does not just affect the older population; hundreds of thousands of children and young adults suffer from it as well. While a variety of therapeutic treatments are necessary to treat arthritis, you can combat its progress at the source – within the declining tissues of joints – with glucosamine supplements.