September 11, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC Parsley is more than just a garnish. Check out the health benefits in this video. When it comes to parsley, healthy eaters tend to use it in two ways: as a garnish, or to sip as tea. (We sure do love our herbal teas!) But before you start … Continue reading Parsley tea isn’t the only way to reap the perks of the healthy herb
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August 28, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC A cool drink that boosts collagen production? Get the recipe. In the span of a few years, collagen has gone from whispered-about beauty booster to mainstream healthy all-star. The nutrient—which contains 18 amino acids, including eight essential amino acids—does everything from reduce wrinkles, strengthen hair, and improve digestive … Continue reading 4 herbs that will help your body become a collagen-making machine
August 24, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC You know the insect prob has gotten bad when opening a window leads to a whole internal debate: How much fresh air is worth a swarm of gnats moving in? Hmm, maybe if I wear a hoodie and sweats I can sit on the porch with my wine … Continue reading These herbs, flowers, and plants will help make your home an insect-free zone
July 30, 2019 at 12:08AM For bloating, mood swings, headaches, and more. Continue Reading… Author Jolene Brighten, NMD | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
July 28, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Want to learn more about the power of plant medicine? Watch the video here. Sometimes grounding ourselves to feel like real humans (rather than an “airy, fragmented all-over-the-place” version of ourselves) requires more than a few deep breaths. For Sara Elise, owner of woman-led and collaboratively run Brooklyn-based … Continue reading How a novice herbalist uses plant medicine in her daily routine
June 28, 2019 at 12:16AM Here’s how to get them into your diet right away. Continue Reading… Author Jessica Bouchard, M.S., R.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
June 02, 2019 at 12:04AM You know turmeric makes the list, but what else? Continue Reading… Author Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
May 07, 2019 at 11:06AM by CWC I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who has a glorious indoor herb garden. For as much as I cook, it would be really rewarding to use a fresh batch collected from my own garden instead of using the overpriced little bunches at the grocery store. … Continue reading Everything you need to know about growing your own herbs
April 08, 2019 at 04:00AM It’s time to embrace your garlic breath. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
April 06, 2019 at 04:44AM This mixture will boost your digestion and your stomach will thank you! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
April 04, 2019 at 06:57AM by CWC Last Thursday I found myself sitting at a bar at 11 am, listening intently as a man my dad’s age gave me beauty tips. Okay, relax: At this watering hole, legendary Los Angeles health food emporium and elixir bar Dragon Herbs, the strongest thing on the menu is … Continue reading 3 smoothie add-ins for happier skin, according to LA’s top Chinese herb expert
March 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Ah, yes. Wormwood. Your go-to supplement. JK. Unless you’re well-versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine, wormwood (also known as qinghao) probably doesn’t have much name recognition. For starters, it’s an herb with a strong bitter flavor. It’s also the main ingredient in vermouth and absinthe, the alcoholic drink responsible … Continue reading Wormwood is an ancient herb with lots of health promise—here’s what to know before trying it
March 22, 2019 at 09:48AM by CWC Everyone needs a hobby. For me, it’s doing my best to be a good #plantmom. And for Jennifer Garner, according to a recent Instagram post, it’s drying herbs to use in everyday recipes and home decor. As the host of #PretendCookingShow, it’s only natural that Garner dries her … Continue reading Jennifer Garner’s lesson in drying herbs spiced up my life
March 12, 2019 at 01:54PM by CWC Even though spring is apparently upon us (buh-bye, Daylight Saving Time), we all are still stuck with an especially clingy cold and flu season this year. And if you’re dealing with a sore throat or cough that just won’t quit, here’s one remedy besides tea and honey that you … Continue reading If cold and flu season is wrecking your life, slippery elm might be just the herb for you
March 09, 2019 at 01:12AM Science-backed herbs that really do their job, including ginger, dandelion, and lemon balm. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
February 21, 2019 at 12:51AM Blood-sugar-balancing teas and herbs, including green tea, turmeric, and Gymnema sylvestre. Continue Reading… Author Marvin Singh, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
February 19, 2019 at 01:02AM It’s easy! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
February 18, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC There’s this place in LA where you can literally drink the extract of a mountain ant, which has adaptogenic properties and can give you an energy boost. I know this, because I did a shot of mountain ant in the name of wellness. (And so I could post … Continue reading What this acupuncturist wants you to know before going all-in with medicinal herbs and mushrooms
February 14, 2019 at 09:18AM by CWC If you have crazy-terrible PMS every month (cramps, mood swings, low energy, the works!) you’ve probably tried literally everything to make it less terrible. Heating pad? Check. Magnesium supplement? Check. Dairy-free ice cream? Check. But one lesser-known PMS remedy that probably should be in your arsenal: vitex. If … Continue reading Meet vitex, the hormone-balancing herb you’ve probably never heard of
February 11, 2019 at 12:54AM Anxiety taking over? Try ashwagandha. Continue Reading… Author Darcy McDonough | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
February 04, 2019 at 08:48AM by CWC It seems like anytime you read about some sort of health issues, inflammation (a defensive mechanism your immune system activates automatically to deal with what it deems to be “foreign substances” in your system) is mentioned in passing if not the actual focus. Aside from creating bodily discomfort through … Continue reading 7 herbs for inflammation to start sprinkling into your diet
February 01, 2019 at 01:00AM The herbs and supplements most women need during perimenopause, including vitamin D, rhodiola, and omega-3s. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
January 11, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC 2019 thus far seems to be the year of “what’s old is new again.” The Mediterranean diet has made a comeback, people are starting to be okay with carbs again, and Cookie Monster (yup, the very same) is suddenly a wellness icon. And when it comes to your … Continue reading Your guide to the world of Ayurvedic herbs and their many benefits
January 03, 2019 at 01:12PM Whether you’re deep into marathon training or hit the ground running a little too eagerly pursuing those #NewYearNewYou goals, muscle soreness happens to the best of us. While soaking in an Epsom salt bath can work wonders, there’s another secret weapon worth having in your back pocket: ginkgo biloba. Never … Continue reading 7 ways ginkgo biloba can help your entire bod, according to an herbalist
