tasteforlife

Ready for a pop quiz? How did chaste tree get its name? If you’re thinking that maybe it has something to do with chastity, you’re right (or you cheated and read the next sentence). During medieval times, chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) was said to suppress the libido, so was often suggested for this purpose. Modern research conducted on chaste tree has not noted any libido-suppressing effects. Studies have, however, shown that this herb is singularly valuable for treating disorders of the menstrual cycle.

Pharmacology

Some have attributed the saying “All diseases begin in the gut” to Hippocrates. It is a message that has been passed down over the centuries in the natural medicine community, and in his book Dr. Jensen’s Guide to Better Bowel Care, the late holistic doctor Bernard Jensen, PhD, said that the bowel is the source of disease. He wrote, “As we take care of the bowel, we cleanse and purify the body and all its organs. That cleansing and purifying must start with the bowel.”

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Intense training—as in a marathon or preseason training camps during hot summer months—requires extra care. For a routine workout lasting less than an hour, you may not need to consume much extra fluid, electrolytes, or carbohydrates during the activity. But for longer events or an extended, strenuous workout, it’s possible to become dehydrated or experience a number of other problems. Fortunately, specially formulated beverages can help keep you hydrated and prevent common problems associated with extended exercise.

Glycogen Depletion

If you were to ask most people to name an important mineral needed for good health, they’d probably say calcium, based on advertisements in the popular media. Although that would be a correct answer, the fact is we need many different minerals to maintain good health. Luckily, a balanced multiple mineral supplement will provide adequate quantities of most key minerals.

Mighty Minerals