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Maca is yet another of the seemingly endless roster of herbal remedies that are part of global medical traditions. In this case, rather than coming from ayurvedic or Chinese medicine, Maca comes from the other side of the world. Specifically, it's native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and other parts of South America. All About Maca Maca is known by many names. These names include Peruvian ginseng, maca-maca, Maino, Ayak-Chichira, and 'Ayak-Willku'. We'll stick with maca, for this article. The scientific name is Lepidium Meyenii, and it's a member of the Brassicaceae family. Brassicaceae includes over 4,000 different plants...

Body odor is something we all struggle with, but some people fight it more than others. It's actually a surprisingly complex bit of biology, manifesting in a variety of different ways. Of course, it's unpleasant to smell foul odors on yourself, and it's even worse to be told that others can smell it on you even when you can't detect it. Bad body odor, bad breath, even bad bathroom smells are all potentially adjustable, but the question is, how? The Source of Body Odor If you're a frequent reader of this blog, you may have noticed that we like to...

A morning cup of joe is a commonplace sight at tables, in cupholders, and in our offices and cubicles the world over. Whether you're going after the caffeine for energy, or you're making a bulletproof blend for a keto boost in the morning, there's one thing we're all concerned about: sugar. Plain black coffee, especially the mediocre coffee many of us buy from the grocery store, is a harsh and bitter drink. Millions of us add sugar to the beverage to liven it up and make it more palatable, but as we all know, sugar is extremely unhealthy for our...

Whether you're a veteran of supplements or you're just now digging into the world of ashwagandha, you may have picked up a new product recently and want to know how to try it out. Supplements like ashwagandha come in a wide range of compositions. Some of them are purely one herb, while others include a dozen different supplements balanced to bring a variety of benefits to your body. Still, others are focused on one purpose; giving you energy, calming your mind, reducing inflammation, or whatever else you're seeking. You'll certainly have some questions that can be answered by the instructions for...