Botanical Blog
A Secret Weapon for Moody, Tired Men!
As we age, both men and women experience hormonal shifts that impact well-being. While menopause gets much attention, men go through a lesser-known transition called andropause. Often dubbed “grumpy old man syndrome,” it brings mood swings, irritability, low energy, and reduced libido—sometimes as early as their late 40s or early 50s! Fortunately, there’s a natural solution: Royal Maca for Men from Whole World Botanicals.
Research Shows 50% of Women Have Perimenopausal Symptoms in Their Early 30s
Are you over 30, but think you’re still too young for perimenopausal symptoms? A recent study from UVA Health1 found that more than half of women aged 30 to 35 experience moderate to severe symptoms of perimenopause—despite commonly being considered too young for this phase!
What If You Could Speed Skin Healing?
When you find something that really works, you want to tell everyone. That’s how Whole World Botanicals’ customers feel about Royal Dragon’s Blood—a powerful, all-natural resin from the Croton lechleri tree in the Peruvian Amazon.
How to Halt Illness Before It Takes Hold
We have all experienced that unsettling moment upon waking when something feels amiss. Perhaps there is a slight scratchiness in the throat, a sudden congestion in the sinuses, or an inexplicable fatigue that wasn’t there the night before. You lie still for a moment, hoping that it is merely fleeting morning grogginess. However, deep down, you recognize the unmistakable signs—your body is beginning to succumb to an impending illness. Whether it is a mild seasonal cold or the onset of something more severe, those initial warning signs often leave us wondering what immediate actions we can take to mitigate the...
A Solution for Vaginal Dryness
As we age, most women experience the discomfort of vaginal dryness, a condition that can cause not only physical irritation but also emotional distress and issues with their partners. But until recently, many women have been reluctant to talk about this. This challenge, often linked to declining estrogen levels, can make daily activities uncomfortable and intimacy painful, leaving women frustrated in their search for effective solutions.
Breathe Easier with Desmodium
Desmodium is truly a sleeper botanical, and even if you haven't heard of it yet, I predict it will be the next viral botanical sensation! Desmodium is so little known, even in Peru, that we actually had to convince a friend who lives in the Peruvian rainforest to grow it commercially for us. Desmodium has a number of outstanding uses, but first and foremost is easy breathing.
Unlock the Power of Botanicals for Thyroid Support
Is your thyroid holding you back? Fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and mood swings are just a few signs that your thyroid needs extra support! Whole World Botanicals is here to empower you with natural botanicals that help your thyroid function more optimally.
Amazon Rainforest Climate Change Actions
As we commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day – which this year falls on Monday, October 14th – we would like to recognize the vital role of Indigenous communities in preserving the Amazon rainforest, especially in the face of unprecedented climate challenges. The Amazon rainforest is home to over 350 Indigenous groups. These communities have stewarded the Amazon rainforest for millennia, and play a vital role in preserving the health of the rainforest. It’s a symbiotic relationship, as the rainforest affects most aspects of their daily life, livelihood, and culture.
Protecting the Rainforest and Indigenous Communities from Climate Change
Dear Customers of Whole World Botanicals,
You are our partners in helping to transform the world through the use of herbal medicine and via our work to protect its habitat. For that reason, Elena and I want to share with you some recent disturbing phone reports we’ve had from Peru.
Taking Maca Wrong
I regularly receive emails and voicemails with questions about Maca. Some say, “I’ve tried Maca before, but it doesn’t work for me. Why should I try your Royal Maca?” Or, “I bought your Royal Maca, and I’ve been taking it, but my symptoms haven’t changed.” Or, “I’ve been taking two capsules a day for a year, and it’s cut my number of hot flashes in half, but I still get too many! I think I’m taking it all wrong!” Occasionally, a customer even complains that their symptoms got worse after taking Royal Maca!
Give Dads the Gift of Wellness This Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, instead of a tie, slippers, or tools, why not give the fathers in your life the gift of wellness? Dads will love getting the tools they really need: pure and potent Peruvian botanical supplements that can help resolve the common health challenges facing them at every stage of life!
My Second Love: Royal Camu
A serious health challenge led to my co-founding Whole World Botanicals. Before that, I had little understanding of the importance of Vitamin C in the functioning of the human body. I had taken synthetic ascorbic acid when I had a sore throat but never felt any dramatic change after taking the tablets.
