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CoQ10: Alone, Or In A Symphony With Other Nutrients?

By Donnie Yance Human health depends on a complex symphony of nutrient interactions, not on isolated substances. While Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has been extensively researched, its effectiveness often depends on the presence of other nutrients and cofactors that support its absorption, utilization, and biological activity. Most patients with chronic illness, whether cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or

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Spiritual Well-Being

What Does this Time of Year Mean to You?

Hannukkah, Christmas, and Winter Solstice share the theme of bringing light into darkness. However, before illuminating the external world, we must first embody that light within ourselves, even though it may sometimes be concealed. I firmly believe that all humans

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Botanical Supplements

Tinospora: A Plant You Need to Know About

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

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Botanical Supplements

Are Oxalates in Spinach Bad for You? Let’s see

Have you heard some buzz about oxalates in spinach and other leafy vegetables? A theory that’s been gaining popularity among those interested in nutrition is that we should avoid greens, especially spinach, because they are high in oxalates. After all, oxalates

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Food as Medicine

Organic Herbs or Wild Herbs – What You Should Know

What’s the difference between organic herbs and wild herbs? Organic herbs are organically grown based on the regulations and certification requirements of the country where they are cultivated. Some countries, like the United States and Europe, have strict requirements for

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Herbal Medicine

What Plants Can Teach About Love

Talking About “Love in Action” In Celebration of Earth Day Plants can teach about love? How’s that? Anyone who is not an herbalist, botanist, gardener, or houseplant addict might find that to be a very strange assertion. But plants can

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Healing Medicine

In Death and Grief We Find Love

Reflections for Easter, Passover, and Spring By Donnie Yance Just before Christmas, I lost my youngest sister Gi Gi, to a sudden accident. She was in a coma for several weeks prior to her transition. As my sister hovered between

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Mental Health and Mood Support

Searching for Happiness and Peace

Searching for happiness and peace has to do with our connectedness to ourselves, those around us, and to our universe. “Many of us feel disconnected by difficult times, longing for ways to awaken God’s love in ourselves and the world,”

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Botanical Supplements

Calcium and our Heart Health

When it comes to calcium and heart health, calcium is a major player. Calcium is one of the Swiss army knives of our body’s chemistry. In addition to its contribution to our bones, teeth, and nails, calcium is essential to

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Food as Medicine

Health Benefits of Whole Grains

Whole Grains are Super Foods for our Health The many health benefits of whole grains are why I often write about this subject. The data continues to mount on the health benefits of these humble foods. This is because they

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Spiritual Well-Being

Reflections on What I Believe Makes a Saint

“Saints are what they are, not because their sanctity makes them admirable to others, but because the gift of sainthood makes it possible for them to admire everyone else.” – Thomas Merton With John Coltrane’s birthday on September 23 and

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