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Herbal Terminology: Understanding Herb Actions and Key Terms

Marisa Marciano, ND, RH (3 min read)
Understanding how herbs work means understanding the wide range of actions they can have in the body, and learning some specific herbal terminology can be helpful to define a plant’s physiological and pharmacological effects as well as its key medicinal uses. It is important to keep in mind that a single herb can have numerous actions, and often, herbs’ actions may overlap or synchronize to work together in a way that will benefit the body on multiple levels. This article will explore some helpful herbal terminology, clarify their meaning, and give key herbal examples and indications for ease of learning and prescribing purposes.
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Herbal Terminology: Understanding Herb Actions and Key Terms

Marisa Marciano, ND, RH (3 min read)
Understanding how herbs work means understanding the wide range of actions they can have in the body, and learning some specific herbal terminology can be helpful to define a plant’s physiological and pharmacological effects as well as its key medicinal uses. It is important to keep in mind that a single herb can have numerous actions, and often, herbs’ actions may overlap or synchronize to work together in a way that will benefit the body on multiple levels. This article will explore some helpful herbal terminology, clarify their meaning, and give key herbal examples and indications for ease of learning and prescribing purposes.
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The Wholistic Approach to Balance Blood Glucose Levels

Nancy Morrow, MS (5 min read)
One can hardly get through the day without seeing an ad for medications that manage blood sugar levels. These ads are so ubiquitous that the brand names are becoming topics of social conversation. We shouldn’t be surprised to see this type of interest due to the ever-growing concern with mismanaged glucose in the U.S. But how did we get to this point where many are actively seeking how to balance blood glucose levels, and where can we intervene to stem the tide?
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The Wholistic Approach to Balance Blood Glucose Levels

Nancy Morrow, MS (5 min read)
One can hardly get through the day without seeing an ad for medications that manage blood sugar levels. These ads are so ubiquitous that the brand names are becoming topics of social conversation. We shouldn’t be surprised to see this type of interest due to the ever-growing concern with mismanaged glucose in the U.S. But how did we get to this point where many are actively seeking how to balance blood glucose levels, and where can we intervene to stem the tide?
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The Comprehensive A to Z Nutrition Alphabet Guide

Chelsea Alves (5 min read)
Discover essential nutrition concepts from Vitamin A to Zinc in this comprehensive A to Z guide. Learn the benefits, sources, and impact on overall well-being for each term. Whether it's understanding the significance of a balanced diet, the role of vitamin C in immune health, or the impact of water on joints, this guide provides a foundation for making informed dietary choices and improving wholistic health.
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The Comprehensive A to Z Nutrition Alphabet Guide

Chelsea Alves (5 min read)
Discover essential nutrition concepts from Vitamin A to Zinc in this comprehensive A to Z guide. Learn the benefits, sources, and impact on overall well-being for each term. Whether it's understanding the significance of a balanced diet, the role of vitamin C in immune health, or the impact of water on joints, this guide provides a foundation for making informed dietary choices and improving wholistic health.
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Understanding Electrolytes
Keri Barron, PhD (4 min read)
Electrolytes are critical to many fundamental bodily processes, including fluid balance and nerve impulse transmission. Obtaining electrolytes from healthy foods and herbs can help optimize these processes and ensure proper hydration.
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Whole Food Support for Thyroid Health
Keri Barron, PhD (4 min read)
The thyroid gland is involved in nearly every process in the body through the actions of thyroid hormones. Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormones, and when iodine is deficient, thyroid dysfunction can occur. Consuming whole-food sources of iodine and antioxidants like kelp and alfalfa can support thyroid health and function.
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Top Chronic Conditions in the United States
Keri Barron, PhD (2 min read)
Chronic conditions are common among American adults and can have a large impact on quality of life. Consuming a healthy diet, rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and medicinal herbs, can significantly reduce the risk of developing many chronic conditions.
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What's in a Name? Alternative, Complementary, and Integrative Health
WholisticMatters (2 min read)
Most Americans are familiar with conventional medicine, but there are other approaches to health, including alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine. These three fields have important distinctions that can help support health when conventional medicine falls short.
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