by ACPM Staff | May 30, 2018 | digestion, herbs, inflammation
There’s much more to that sweet, fluffy treat we enjoy melted in a s’more or sprinkled atop hot cocoa. Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is an ancient herb whose Greek name, Althainean, means “to heal.” Ancient Greek and Egyptian healers used...
by ACPM Staff | Apr 12, 2018 | herbs
Wild oat (Avena sativa) is far more than a common breakfast cereal or baking staple. Oats are members of special medicinal herb group called nervines. For more than 150 years, traditional medicine practitioners have used nervines, such as Wild Oat, to quell anxiety,...
by ACPM Staff | Dec 1, 2017 | diabetes, herbs, nutrition
Wild-grown and sweet, bilberries are the dark purple cousin of the blueberry. And they have found their way into every imaginable culinary delight: jams, pies, sorbets, liqueurs, and wines. Medicinal use of bilberry dates back to the early Middle Ages. Tea brewed from...
by ACPM Staff | Nov 29, 2017 | blood vessels, Health & Wellness, healthy food, herbs
The bright golden-orange spice in curry and mustard comes from turmeric, a tasty herb with numerous health benefits. Turmeric is an excellent source of iron, manganese and vitamin B6. Additionally, curcumin, an active component in turmeric, is known for its...
by ACPM Staff | Oct 17, 2017 | exercise, Health & Wellness, herbs, inflammation, nutrition
As a 5 time marathon runner, I have always been told to load-up on carbohydrates and electrolytes before a race, and to have them afterwards to assist in muscle repair. This is certainly useful advice, and while reducing soreness is vital, reducing inflammation from...
