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Cress: Three Overlooked Cruciferous Vegetables
  • May 18, 2026

Cress: Three Overlooked Cruciferous Vegetables

If you want to be healthy, eat your vegetables! That’s something I’ve heard since I was a child, and I'm sure you have, too. But one problem with that advice is that it’s not specific enough. Many of the vegetables Americans eat are nightshades—tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. They’re OK, but they eating French fries, boiled pealed potatoes, or tomato sauce isn't going to do that much for your health. In fact many people are either allergic to nightshades or find they aggrevate health problems…

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Cruciferous Vegetables
  • May 6, 2026

Cruciferous Vegetables

High in vitamins, minerals, fiber, glucosinolates, and antioxidants, consuming cruciferous vegetables is a great way to improve your health, support liver detoxification, protect from free radical damage and more.

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Kale Chips
  • April 30, 2026

Kale Chips

One of the best things we can do for our health is to eat more dark, green leafy vegetables. But how do you get kids to eat them, let alone most adults?  Try making kale chips and see how fun it can be to eat your leafy green vegetables.Kale is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is very high in vitamins K, A, and C, as well as significant amounts of various B-vitamins. It’s a good source of manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium, too. Kale is loaded with antioxidants, which…

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Ligustrum (Glossy Privet Fruits)
  • April 28, 2026

Ligustrum (Glossy Privet Fruits)

Privets are part of the genus Ligustrum and are widely grown as ornamental shrubs or trees, with some being used to create hedges. Many species produce fruits that are eaten by birds but are toxic to humans. I found a small privet tree on the property my wife and I moved to last fall, but because I can’t confirm it’s the correct species, I’m not going to mess with harvesting the fruits. However, there is one species, Ligustrum lucidum, also known as glossy privet, which produces fruits…

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Bupleurum
  • April 6, 2026

Bupleurum

An important Chinese herb for supporting liver health, bupleurum works by harmonizing and supporting the other organs by transforming nutrients into usable form, breaking down toxins to be excreted, and more.

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N-Acetylcysteine
  • March 31, 2026

N-Acetylcysteine

Supplementing with n-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help with glutathione synthesis. And glutathione is a powerful antioxidant important for liver, eye, and general health.

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The Effects of Tryptophan on Health and Mood
  • March 23, 2026

The Effects of Tryptophan on Health and Mood

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid  that is involved in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite regulation. In the body it is converted into the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin and is used in other important processes in the body.

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The Exotic Scent of Ylang Ylang
  • March 9, 2026

The Exotic Scent of Ylang Ylang

Promoting sensual feelings, relaxing the nerves, and supporting skin health, ylang ylang has similar uses to jasmine, including being an aphrodisiac and antidepressant.

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