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Attention athletes! This large, new study concludes that the herb Rhodiola rosea can improve endurance training and performance. A new meta-analysis of Rhodiola rosea and endurance performance included 26 double-blind studies of 668 people. Half the studies were on trained athletes and half were on untrained athletes. 15 of the studies were on males, 3 were on females and 8 included both. The results show that rhodiola significantly improves endurance performance compared to

Want to sleep better at night? Then eat better during the day! Diet has a major impact on everything else. So, could it have an impact on your sleep? Not surprisingly, the answer is yes. A new study has found that eating a diet high in fiber is associated with increased restorative sleep, including a significant increase in deep sleep and REM sleep and a significant decrease in light sleep. The high fiber diet also significantly reduced heart rate, which is important since, l

Gingivitis is a very common type of mild gum disease. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious gum disease. Nature can help you treat it. Gingivitis causes irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding in the part of your gums around the base of your teeth, known as the gingiva. This double-blind study of 136 children between the ages of 8 and 16 gave either standard care alone or standard care plus vitamins C and D. Bleeding sites on probing was significantly reduced in t

ADHD is surprisingly common, and it can be very disruptive to your child’s life. A just published study has discovered promising new herbal help. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically starts in childhood. Kids with ADHD struggle with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It can make school difficult and make social and family life challenging. Amazingly, 7-8% of children aged 3-12 and 5-6% of adolescents have ADH

Many diets are hard to maintain because they require you to eat less. Instead, this diet asks you to change the foods you eat while allowing you to eat as much as you want: delicious, filling and effective! This 16 week controlled study of 223 overweight people asked half of them not to change their diet at all and half of them to adopt a vegan diet. They were allowed to eat as much as they wanted as often as they wanted. The vegan diet consisted of fruits, vegetables, grains

Erika, Gift & Floral Most of the flowers sold in our store are grown in Ecuador and Colombia with others grown closer to home in British Columbia, California, and Washington. There’s nothing like having a fresh bouquet of flowers in your home to brighten up the space and your mood. If you’re wanting to enjoy the scent of fresh cut flowers, buy Lillies, Peonies, Lavender and of course, Roses. Look for “garden rose” varieties specifically bred for scent as most have had their f

Mark, Purchasing Over the past several years, I’ve had the unique opportunity to travel with chocolate companies and experience the world of chocolate firsthand. In 2024, I traveled to Peru with TCHO, where I met cacao farmers and visited the cooperative that supports their work deep in the Amazon region. Then in 2026, I traveled to Madagascar with Beyond Good, where I once again met local farmers and workers to learn how cacao is grown, harvested, and transformed into chocol

Kids are especially susceptible to respiratory infections. Tons of studies have established vitamin C’s ability to protect against respiratory infections in adults. But not much research has been done on vitamin C for kids. Until now. The common cold, sore throat, sinusitis, pneumonia and bronchitis are all respiratory infections. Because kids have immature immune systems, they are especially susceptible. 14% of all deaths in kids under 5 are due to pneumonia. This new study

Cognitive decline is common in older people. A still little discussed nutrient found in mushrooms, ergothioneine, might help. Ergothioneine is a vitamin-like amino acid found most abundantly in mushrooms. Evidence is mounting that, because of its antioxidant, inflammation regulating and detoxifying properties, ergothioneine may powerfully promote longevity. Studies show that ergothioneine levels are lower in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment. North Americans may n

Nausea and vomiting are common problems of anesthesia from surgery, chemotherapy for cancer, and pregnancy. Whatever the cause, the research shows that peppermint essential oil can help. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter best known for preventing depression and insomnia. Less known is that there are serotonin receptors in your digestive tract. Even less known is that peppermint essential oil has been shown to block the serotonin receptors in your gastrointestinal tract that tri