In a recent Runner's World article, Jennifer Beals (actress and avid runner) said, "Rhodiola has been really helpful in terms of healing. . . . I have since discovered a lot of runners and a lot of athletes use it because it's an anti-inflammatory." I had never heard of this supplement, but have since learned that it comes from a plant with yellow flowers and bears the full name Rhodiola rosea. Read more

Want an easy way to get into gardening? Then try an indoor herb garden! Supplies: 1 large container with 20-inch diameter (plastic or clay, with a drainage hole) 1 saucer to fit container Certified organic potting soil mix Herb plants Gravel or screen mesh Certified organic fertilizer To learn the steps, read more Read more

Normally I stuff chicken breasts with creamy cheese or buttery ham. When I came across this recipe for herbed couscous stuffed chicken, I got very excited. A much healthier alternative to cheese or pork, couscous is equally delicious. I love how it makes an entire meal in one chicken breast! Feel free to get creative, if you have a bunch of parsley on hand use that instead of mint. Want to know Read more

I love gardening. Playing in the dirt is relaxing for me and growing stuff to eat is a big bonus. Growing your own herbs and veggies is a sure fire way to know how they have been grown and that they are pesticide free. Plus they are going to be very fresh when you eat them. Now is the time to give your garden a head start, even if you can't get to the soil yet. You can start your garden Read more

Valerian Root may smell like disgustingly stinky feet, but it's great for relaxing the body and the muscles. It has been used for centuries in Europe and Asia as a sedative, and is believed to help you fall asleep faster, and improve the quality of your sleep. The Greeks also used valerian root to treat digestive problems. It's a hardy perennial flowering plant with heads of sweetly scented Read more

Comfrey is a pretty miraculous herb. The roots and leaves contain a substance called allantoin, which promotes healing and tissue regeneration. Applied to wounds, it reduces inflammation and promotes healing of damaged or injured tissues. Taken internally, comfrey has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, arthritis, stomach pains and diarrhea, even Read more

Popular in Mexican and Thai food, the herb cilantro (also called Chinese parsley) contains a chemical known as dodecenal, which has been found to kill the Salmonella bacteria that causes food borne illness. Dodecenal is present not only in the leaves of cilantro, but also in its seeds, which are more commonly known as coriander. This info could lead to expanded use of dodecenal as a tasteless Read more

Epazote (pronounced Eh-pah-zo-tay) is an herb used for its strong licorice-like flavor, similar to that of anise, fennel, or tarragon, but it's much stronger in fragrance and flavor. It can also be compared to cilantro. It is native to Central America, South America, and Mexico, and is also called Mexican Tea, Jesuit's Tea, Skunkweed, or Wormseed. The plant is pretty amazing - It has been used Read more