Blog Botánico

Cat's Claw: Nature's Medicine Cabinet, Part 1

Uña de gato: botiquín de la naturaleza, parte 1

Cuando no me siento bien, suele ser dolor de garganta, dolor de cabeza, sensación de malestar en el intestino o una combinación de falta de energía y malestar mental. Otros pueden tener dolores o un toque de dolor artrítico. Pero no es probable que estos síntomas vagos y comunes me hagan ir (o a usted) corriendo al médico, porque los médicos a menudo se quedan mirando sin comprender, solicitan varias pruebas y, cuando llegan los resultados, terminan diciendo "todo está bien". Por eso mi primera respuesta muchas veces es recurrir a la Uña de Gato .

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Peruvian Botanicals: The Secret to a Healthy Weight

Botánicos peruanos: el secreto para un peso saludable

I’m the first to admit that although I eat a mostly organic diet, avoid bread, and haven’t eaten four-legged animals in more than 40 years, I am not a poster child for healthy eating. I love ice cream, carrot cake, macaroni and cheese, and rich lemon tarts from our local French bakery. (And don’t get me started on pizza!) I’m usually successful at pulling back from these delicious foods, but not always! They are, after all, some of life’s most delightful pleasures!

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The Best Botanicals for Unresolved Thyroid Issues: Part 2

Los mejores productos botánicos para problemas de tiroides no resueltos: Parte 2

One of my goals during Thyroid Awareness Month is to help my fellow thyroid patients explore their options for better health and relief of symptoms. That’s why I’m thrilled to share more about Peruvian botanicals.

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The Best Botanicals for Unresolved Thyroid Issues: Part 1

Los mejores productos botánicos para problemas de tiroides no resueltos: Parte 1

Can celery juice “cure” your hypothyroidism? Will probiotics “cure” your autoimmune Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease? Could an over-the-counter glandular supplement replace your prescribed thyroid medication?

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How to Have Happy, Healthy Holidays

Cómo tener unas vacaciones felices y saludables

It's winter and the holidays are approaching. That means the kids are bringing all sorts of colds and viruses home with them from school. It's so busy at work that even when your coworkers clearly should stay home sick, they often come in anyway. Everyone’s piling into planes, trains, buses, and cars for holiday travel. Shopping, holiday parties, and family get-togethers put us all together – in close proximity.

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This Thanksgiving, Will You Have Room for Dessert?

Este Día de Acción de Gracias, ¿tendrás espacio para el postre?

I LOVE Thanksgiving! It’s a special day when I join family and friends in a spirit of gratitude and celebration before a table overflowing with delectable and lovingly prepared dishes!

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Looking Back on 25 Years

Mirando atrás a 25 años

Almost three decades ago, while studying indigenous botanicals in Peru, I first learned about Maca, and experienced its powerful benefits firsthand. I was so impressed with this botanical's incredible properties that I made it my mission to bring high-quality, properly prepared Maca to the U.S. market.

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Build Better Bones with Botanicals!

¡Construya mejores huesos con productos botánicos!

Cuando era más joven, no me preocupaba por mis huesos. Como muchas personas preocupadas por su salud, pensé que era suficiente comer alimentos ricos en nutrientes y tomar suplementos de alta calidad. La mayoría de nosotros no nos damos cuenta de cuánto depende nuestra vitalidad y movilidad en el futuro de la salud ósea... ¡hasta que comenzamos a perder varios centímetros de altura o nos rompemos una cadera o una muñeca, claro está!

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Indigenous People’s Day: A Tribute to the Shinnecock Nation

Día de los Pueblos Indígenas: un tributo a la nación Shinnecock

At Whole World Botanicals, we frequently share information about the Indigenous people of Peru, who grow, collect, and harvest our botanicals. To commemorate Indigenous People’s Day this year, we wanted to pay tribute to an Indigenous community close to home: the Shinnecock people, one of our Native American neighbors here in New York. The Shinnecock Nation is a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans based at the eastern end of Long Island, where they have resided for approximately 13,000 years.

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The Good News About Maca!

¡Las buenas noticias sobre la maca!

I’m always genuinely grateful when researchers release new findings about Maca (Lepidium meyenii/peruvianum), the Peruvian cruciferous vegetable known for its powerful hormone-balancing properties. Since Whole World Botanicals introduced our Royal Maca® to the U.S. market more than two decades ago, we’ve focused on raising awareness of the incredible health benefits of this potent superfood.

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Which Royal Maca Product is Right for You?

¿Qué producto Royal Maca es el adecuado para usted?

We get a lot of questions from customers asking, “Which Royal Maca product is the best for me?” I’ll start the answer to this question by sharing several important points about Maca root.

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Breathe Easy this Spring with Botanical Allergy Support

Breathe Easy this Spring with Botanical Allergy Support

Spring has sprung, and the flowers, trees, and grasses are all in glorious full bloom. Unfortunately, something else is also in full bloom: spring allergies!

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