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Herbal medicine has been used for millennia, long before humans had any idea of what went on in our bodies or our brains at the microscopic level. As long as there have been illnesses, ailments, and death, there have been people trying anything and everything to cure them. The two biggest ailments throughout all of history that have drawn the attention of herbal remedies are aging and sexual performance. If you look far enough back, pretty much every plant that won’t kill you when you eat it – and a few that will, if you eat too much – has...

In your cleansing routine, how often do you clean different parts of your body? Cleaning your face? Easy; do that once or twice a day. Twice, once in the morning and once before bed, is ideal to avoid overnight breakouts and blemishes. The rest of your body? Well, best practice is to shower or otherwise bathe once a day. Keeping the pits and other stanky places clean is a no brainer. A good bodywash and a scrub every day keeps your skin healthy and flush, and keeps your friends close. What about your hair? The easy answer is just to...

The liver is the body's natural detox organ, hard at work every day processing everything you eat and breathe. Most toxins are naturally processed and excreted, but over time, more and more of them build up. Your liver can't always handle what you throw at it, especially if you're into drinking, smoking, or other activities hard on the liver itself.  As toxins build up in your body, your liver may start to struggle to process it all. It might damage itself as it works, leading to lower function and a general feeling of malaise. Sooner or later, you need to...

By now, you've probably heard about the many benefits of collagen for your body and for your skin. One thing you might have heard as well, though, is that gelatin is very similar to collagen. Gelatin, the stuff that makes pudding and jello. How can something that goes into such unhealthy treats be similar to the protein superfood? Let's discuss it. What is Collagen? First off, a quick refresher. What, specifically, is collagen? Collagen is the primary protein found in connective tissue, bones, and skin. It's the most prolific protein in the human body, making up as much as a...