While it could be stated that all vitamins and minerals are needed for healthy immunity and for nixing viruses in particular, some vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients (plant-derived nutrients) are especially helpful against the nasty microbes. Here are my top 10 antiviral picks based on current research. Berberine Berberine is a phytonutrient found in plants such … Continued
By Laura Newton
Native to North America, goldenseal is a flowering perennial that gets its name from its bulbous yellow and brown roots. The plant has long been used as a natural remedy for treating wounds, digestive issues, eye infections, fevers, and other ailments. While further research on the efficacy and long-term safety of goldenseal is needed, science … Continued
Because there are many excellent health-giving herbs, it’s difficult to narrow them down for this list. But many of these long-used medicinal herbs with far-reaching health benefits are also demonstrating antiviral properties in research studies. Here are just a few that have been under the microscope recently. Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) A tropical vine that … Continued
At its most basic, neurogenesis describes the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain. We have about 100 billion neurons (what we sometimes call brain cells). According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, neurons use electrical impulses and chemical signals to give our brains information. For decades it was … Continued
Meet Cesalina Gracie, Trish Goyal, and Louisa Nicola, three rising leaders in sport who are helping athletes see the true power of their potential. This trio is finding new ways to help boost brain health and mental health in athletes of all ages and experience levels. In the process, they’re proving how important physical activity … Continued