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Celery Seed for Heart & Mind
Heart Health

Celery Seed for Heart & Mind

Celery seed extract may offer a two-for-one benefit: a new triple-blind study found it significantly lowers both blood pressure and symptoms of anxiety and depression—highlighting the herb’s potential for mind-body support.

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Melatonin & L-Theanine: Helping You Sleep
Cancer Support

Melatonin & L-Theanine: Helping You Sleep

Insomnia is common—and often overlooked—in cancer patients. A new study found that both L-theanine and melatonin improved sleep, with melatonin working best. Safe, natural support for better rest during a difficult time.

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Can Vitamins Help Eradicate H. Pylori?
Digestive Health

Can Vitamins Help Eradicate H. Pylori?

Half the world has H. pylori—and new research shows vitamins may help fight it. A large meta-analysis found that people with H. pylori are often low in B12, folic acid, C, and D—and that C and D may actually boost eradication success.

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Valerian & Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep & Relaxation

Valerian & Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Valerian may be a powerful ally for better sleep. In a new study, 200mg daily significantly improved sleep quality, time to fall asleep, and morning refreshment—plus it reduced anxiety, all without the side effects of medication.

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Can Seaweed Help You Lose Weight?
Weight Management

Can Seaweed Help You Lose Weight?

Seaweed isn’t just for sushi—it may help with weight loss too. A new meta-analysis found that eating brown seaweed like kelp or sargassum significantly reduced BMI, body fat, and LDL cholesterol in overweight individuals.

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Ashwagandha Calms Your Stress
Mental Health

Ashwagandha Calms Your Stress

Feeling stressed? Ashwagandha may help. A new review of 9 studies found it significantly lowers cortisol levels—by up to 32%—supporting its role as a powerful, natural stress reliever.

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Orangutans Use Herbal Medicine Too!
Herbal Medicine

Orangutans Use Herbal Medicine Too!

A wild orangutan named Rakus may have just rewritten what we know about animal medicine. In a groundbreaking first, researchers observed him treating a facial wound with a medicinal vine—deliberately chewing and applying it like a natural salve. The wound healed without infection, offering powerful insight into the roots of herbal healing.

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