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Winter Solstice: the pinnacle of darkness, stillness, and quiet, but with a glimmer of hope, renewal, and rebirth – the gradual return of light. It’s no coincidence that the most festive holidays occur during the shortest days of the year, as humanity...

Thanksgiving dinner is the meal of the year. Whether you like to eat each side dish separately or are all about that perfect combination bite of turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, we can all agree that it’s impossible not to indulge. And I...

Bustling school children and ubiquitous Pumpkin Spice can only mean one thing…it’s officially Autumn. Although the Fall Equinox arrives in late September, the Seasonal Nodes have slowly shifted to Autumn since early August.
What are Seasonal Nodes, you may ask? Based on both solar and lunar calendars, the 24 Solar Terms, or Seasonal Nodes, are biweekly divisions that reflect significant natural shifts. People in East Asia have used the wisdom of Seasonal Nodes to guide...

“Should I be taking CoQ10 if I’m trying to get pregnant?”
In most cases, the answer is yes.
CoQ10 is a coenzyme found in every cell of the human body that is essential to energy production and cellular function. For people trying to conceive, it can help eggs live up to their potential by supporting the mitochondria, which are the cells’ energy...