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Fenugreek for Glucose Management and Breastfeeding
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family, a medicinal herb with a wide range of clinical, culinary, and cosmetic applications. Also known as Greek clover, alhova, mehi, medhika, and hu la ba, the leaves of the annual, yellow-flowered fenugreek plant are reminiscent of clovers; Trigonella is derived from the ancient Greek word for “three-angled.” Its seeds taste bitter and are known for use in cooking and medicine, particularly traditional Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Arabian, Greek, and Indian medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. Fenugreek extracts are also common ingredients in soaps and cosmetics.1
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Masterclass: Male and Female Fertility – Botanicals for Better Endocrine Health
Join Angela Hywood, BSc, ND, in this Masterclass about fertility, infertility, and vitality. Angela will review common contributing factors to infertility, which impact approximately 1 in 8 couples in the U.S. She will also describe botanical strategies to support your patients. Don’t miss out on this great addition to our Masterclass series.
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Iron Needs for Female Athletes
Females require a significantly higher intake of iron than males, mostly to make up for the amount that is lost during menstruation. Female athletes are particularly at risk for iron deficiency, particularly those who are energy restricting or following specialty diets.
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Herbs for Healthy Skin
In this episode, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood returns to the show to talk with host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about natural approaches to healthy skin, for aging, acne, inflammation, and the skin-gut connection. With herbs like gotu kola, stinging nettle, calendula, and more, you’ll hear all about how slowing down collagen degradation and managing a healthy inflammatory response can do wonders for the skin.
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Herbs and Premenstrual Syndrome
In this episode, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood returns to the show to talk with host Sara Le Brun Blashka, MS, about the role of herbs in premenstrual syndrome (PMS). According to The Office on Women’s Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 90 percent of women report premenstrual symptoms at some point in their lives.
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Black Cumin Seed for Digestion, Metabolism, and Women’s Health
Black cumin seed, a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine, is an herb known for its relief of indigestion, arthritis, and asthma among many other conditions.
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