Reishi and the Immune System
Ganoderma lucidum, otherwise known as REISHI mushrooms, are part of the Fungi kingdom and have been used in oriental medicine for centuries. Reishi mushrooms are full of bioactive1 molecules such
What is the Adaptive Immune System?
The adaptive immune system1 acts to discern what pathogens (an infectious agent that can cause disease) are foreign to the body and destroy them before they cause harm. The adaptive
What is CBA?
CBA oil (full name Copaiba (co-pie-e-buh)) is an oil-resin native to the Copaifera tree. There are over seventy species of the Copaifera, are usually evergreen, and can grow up
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are all around us! You peel an orange, walk past a rose bush, add a sprig of rosemary to your favorite cocktail, or run your finger through some lavender,
What is Beta-Caryophyllene?
β-Caryophyllene or Beta-Caryophyllene is in a number of essential oils derived from spice and food plants. Beta-Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene which is a significant plant volatile terpene, meaning it can
Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods
Why eat fermented foods? From yogurt to kombucha to sauerkraut, fermented foods are delicious! However, what you may not know is that they have many health benefits due to their