Insulin resistance, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, is a very common endocrine imbalance that is impacted by liver function, stress, trauma, systemic oppression and inflammation. The dominant medical paradigm focuses on symptoms like weight gain rather than underlying root…

A traditional way to evaluate the medicinal action and potency of herbs is by using the information provided by our senses, particularly taste and smell. This method is known as organoleptics, and when we practice and hone the use of…