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Top 12 Protein Sources During Your Herbal Health Program
Brett Elliott
Protein is such an important part of our diet as it is used in many metabolic processes in our body. When completing the Ultimate Herbal Detox or Slim program it can be a little tricky making sure you are getting enough. With that in mind, I thought I would share a few ideas for protein.
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6 Forgotten Nutrient Groups Found in Plants
Brett Elliott
In the traditional view of nutrition, only a few major nutrients are focused on, missing out many other very important nutrients. To magnify the problem, modern industrially farmed and processed foods are grown and manufactured to provide very little ‘actual nutrition’ and this needs to be addressed.
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4 Steps To Kicking The Sugar Habit
Brett Elliott
If you’re a sugar junkie then this page is for you. It may not happen overnight, but increasingly we are becoming addicted to sugar as a population, and it starts when we’re children.
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15 Natural Solutions for Acid Reflux, Heartburn or Indigestion
Brett Elliott
Acid reflux happens when your lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak or relaxes when it shouldn’t, causing stomach contents to rise up into the esophagus.
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The 6 Best Reasons To Eat Fruit For Good Health
Brett Elliott
2 years ago5Minutes881Words1290ViewsFruits have always been celebrated for their delightful flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse textures. However, their true power lies in the remarkable health benefits they offer, especially when it comes to detoxification and using them in detox smoothies. In this article, we’ll explore how fruits play a pivotal role in detoxifying the body and…
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The TOP 10 Ultimate Health Secrets
Brett Elliott
2 years ago5Minutes923Words740Views Sign Up For Newsletters Ever wondered what the top 10 ultimate health secrets are? Are you looking for the ultimate health secrets to boost your overall wellbeing? Look no further than Brett Elliott, a renowned Medical Herbalist from New Zealand who has helped countless people in over 45 countries change their lives and…
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What is Herbal Medicine and How Does it Work?
Brett Elliott
2 weeks ago19Minutes3939Words2101ViewsArticle References Article A Brief History of Herbal Medicine References (1) Early drug discovery and the rise of pharmaceutical chemistry. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21698778 (2) Role of Zucchini and Its Distinctive Components in the Modulation of Degenerative Processes: Genotoxicity, Anti-Genotoxicity, Cytotoxicity and Apoptotic Effects. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5537869/ (3) Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92773/ (4) Traditional Knowledge…
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Obesogens – Toxins Linked to Obesity
Brett Elliott
Only since the early 2000’s have another group of additives and chemicals come into the Obesity discussion, namely ‘Obesogens’.
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Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) Leaf – Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
2 years ago3Minutes421Words896ViewsArticle References Article The Energy Herb References (1) Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) Metabolic, Satiety, and Mood State Effects at Rest and during Prolonged Exercise. Pubmed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579675/ (2) Effect of yerba mate and green tea on paraoxonase and leptin levels in patients affected by overweight or obesity and dyslipidemia: a randomized clinical trial. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6339368/…
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The Healing Triangle Explained
Brett Elliott
2 years ago2Minutes398Words1800ViewsYes, you can heal yourself. The secret is actually simple but does come with one condition. You need to be fully committed to investigating the method and understanding the process in order to reach your goal. You’re probably familiar with the concept of holistic medicine, where the whole person is taken into account with…

Pau d’Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) Herbal Monograph
2 days ago10Minutes2164Words4ViewsArticle References Article Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. Handroanthus impetiginosus) Common Names: Pau d’Arco Lapacho Taheebo Ipe Roxo Purple Trumpet Tree Pink Trumpet Tree Brazilian Lapacho Botanical Family: Bignoniaceae Part Used Medicinally: Inner bark (phloem) References 1. Antibacterial activity of lapachol and β-lapachone against resistant bacteriahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1435768/ 2. Antifungal activity of Tabebuia species and naphthoquinoneshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21549673/ 3. Anti-inflammatory mechanisms of β-lapachonehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33158575/ 4. Phytochemistry and antioxidant activity of Tabebuia impetiginosahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942221000601 5. Trypanocidal activity of lapachol and related naphthoquinoneshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15120087/ 6. β-Lapachone: mechanisms of action and
