Donnie Yance is an internationally known master herbalist and nutritionist. He is the author of the book, "Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer" and "Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism"
By Donnie Yance Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) is very different from using isolated plant compounds. Using isolates to treat cancer is a more allopathic approach and not at all part of a holistic whole-systems model based in THM practice. THM is based on a concept of whole plants having synergy as well as intelligence (Plant …
By Donnie Yance “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president It’s the new year again and weight loss goals are on the minds of millions of people in America and around the world. Before you dive into this blog you may want to review …
The botanical Withania somnifera is widely known as “Ashwagandha,” a Sanskrit name deriving from its use in traditional medicine in India. Withania somnifera (WS) enjoys a formidable reputation in Ayurvedic medicine as a Rasayana herb, i.e., one that can rejuvenate the body and promote the health of all tissues. Since ancient times, it has traditionally …
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Tinospora is not a household name. In fact, even if you’re an herbalist, you may not have ever heard of tinospora. But I read widely in the medical, scientific, and botanical literature, and I’ve been very impressed by what I’ve learned about the healing properties of tinospora. What Is Tinospora? Send article as PDF …
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Many important herbs are effective in supporting people with Parkinson’s disease. I will walk you through some of these herbs and other natural compounds that can help you or a loved one facing this disease.
Improving Cell Metabolism with Botanical Compounds Healthy cell metabolism or normal cellular metabolism is when the chemical reactions that occur in living cells are working properly. Our bodies are made up of over 37 trillion human cells: 37,200,000,000,000. For our bodies to work right, our cells must engage in healthy cell metabolism. Plant medicine can …
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