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Although not considered an essential amino acid, L-glutamine is vital to overall wellbeing.

Zinc supplements raise zinc levels and boost immunity.

The mountain-loving herb arnica is a terrific counter-irritant, and it also has antimicrobial and immune-stimulating effects.

Mullein is a wonderful all-purpose respiratory herb thanks to its soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and diuretic properties.

Omega fatty acids are found in combinations of 3, 6 and 9. Common sources are eggs, meat and fish in varying quantities. Best sources of Omega 3 fatty acids include salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, mussels, halibut, flounder (marine animal sources), flaxseed, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts (plant based). Omega 6 can be found in oils such as corn oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil and Omega 9 in olive oil and animal fat. Often as we age and due to the denatured state of our foods we cannot get enough Omega fatty acids from the food we eat so supplements become necessary.

Discover how a calm diet, supplements like probiotics and natural herbs like chamomile can help ease your pets tummy problems.

“The Fountain of Life” is one of the legendary descriptions applied to the herb gotu kola by the Chinese centuries ago. This is a wonderful plant, but that description may be stretching it … just a little.

Everything you eat actually becomes a part of you. This is especially important in regard to protein.

While L-arginine is regarded as only a “semi-essential” amino acid, its actions make it extremely useful for a range of people.

What do you get when you cross a mushroom with a caterpillar? A highly prized medicinal food.

We take a look at the evidence behind natural cold and flu remedies and discover what actually works.

Although foods have been fortified with folic acid for some time, concerns have recently been raised about its safety and a new “natural” form is being used.