Which Herbs Actually Help Hormonal Acne? What Spearmint, Vitex and Green Tea Research Shows
Hormonal acne tends to show up along the jawline, chin and lower cheeks, and it often flares in the week or two before a period.
Ashwagandha, Rhodiola or Holy Basil? Match the Herb to the Kind of Stress You Actually Have
The best herbs for stress and anxiety are not the same for everyone, because “stress” covers several different experiences.
Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep? What the Small Trials Show and What to Check Before You Buy
Tart cherry juice has become a standard suggestion in sleep articles, wellness feeds and the supplement aisle.
Do Magnesium-Rich Herbs Help Muscle Recovery Overnight? What a Cup of Tea Actually Gives You
Magnesium takes part in muscle contraction and relaxation, and in making the energy muscles run on. That is why it gets linked to recovery.
A Lavender Bedtime Routine: When to Diffuse, When to Sip, and What to Skip
You can drink lavender tea and diffuse lavender oil on the same evening, and the two do different jobs.
Does Lemon Balm Actually Calm Nighttime Anxiety and Restlessness?
Many people notice the same pattern in the evening.
How to Take Valerian Root for Sleep Doses, Timing, and Who Should Skip It
Valerian root is one of the most widely sold herbal sleep aids, and one of the easiest to use badly.
Which Herbs Actually Help You Sleep? What Human Trials Show for Valerian, Chamomile, Lavender and Ashwagandha
Most people who search for herbs for sleep that actually work find a wall of confident claims and very little about the research behind them.
How to Prepare Garlic So You Actually Get the Allicin: Crush, Wait, and Skip the Heat
A whole garlic clove contains almost no allicin. The compound that gives crushed garlic its sharp smell and most of its research attention is made on…
Does Lowering Cortisol Really Make Your Immune System Stronger? What Ashwagandha and Reishi Can and Can’t Do
If you are stressed for weeks and catch every cold at the office, it is reasonable to wonder whether a herb that lowers cortisol would also protect your…