JC Skaggs is a yoga teacher and entrepreneur in Los Angeles. He has been vegan for more than six years and has a passion for herbalism and especially for Ayurveda, yoga's sister science of eating and daily routines in alignment with one's unique constitution. His mission in writing is to empower people to improve their health and in turn their planet's health. His favorite publication other than The Beet is Yale Environment 360.
JC Skaggs
These 6 Herbs Can Help Strengthen Your Immunity Naturally
What can we do to strengthen our immunity naturally? Of course, we know to wash our hands, get enough sleep, and eat a mostly plant-based diet high in vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts, and seeds that all give our immune system the antioxidants and building blocks it needs to fight off infection and viruses. But what
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Which Water is Best? Tap, Mineral, Alkaline, or Filtered? Experts Answer
With all the new varieties of water on the market to choose from – mineral, alkaline, filtered and spring – it is clear that consumers have a growing interest in where their water comes from. We want to know: Is the source pure? Or simply bottl...
The Best Time to Eat Lunch to Maintain a Healthy Weight, According to Experts
Everyone knows the importance of eating breakfast, but new evidence suggests that lunch may just be the most strategic meal of the day, especially when it's timed right. Lunch helps our bodies keep blood sugar steady, important for maintaining a healthy weight. In essence, think ...
The Best Nootropic Herbs for Memory, Cognition, and Brain Health
Are you looking to be a better musician? Student? Writer? Herbs can give you an extra edge to make your hard work more efficient and your brain sharper. Maybe you already eat a plant-based diet to help prevent cognitive decline. For plant-based early adopters, there is a unique opportunity to increase the strength of your cognitive function with just a few informed choices, specifically plants pro
The 7 Benefits of Spicy Food. Here’s Why to Heat It Up!
You may have always heard that spicy foods are good for you. Like a good workout, spicy foods can make you sweat. Intuitively, we feel as if they are “burning a hole in the bad bacteria or incinerating any potential bugs or infections in our bodies. It’s a go
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These 5 Herbs Can Increase Muscle Mass Naturally. Here’s What the Science Says
Americans have long been obsessed with building bigger muscles, and ever since Charles Atlas won back-to-back bodybuilding competitions in the early 1920s in New York City, the goal has been to build mountains of muscles to appear stronger, leaner, and present a masculine ideal that resembles early Arnold Schwarzenegger, before the acting career.
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To Boost Libido Naturally, Some People are Turning to Herbs. Here’s The Science
Herbal traditions have been used for centuries to help boost libido, without modern drugs or medical intervention. In our modern world, we have access to a vast array of over-the-counter drugs, and most people overlook the power of herbs, each one possessing an individual, unique, and subtle way of interacting with the body, to help enhance sexual energy, drive, and performance. Here's how to tap
The Simplest Thing to Do to Improve Your Mood and Health Today
The simplest thing you can do to help your mood and overall health is to get outside. That's the message of several studies that found that early morning sunlight can help reset the body's natural circadian rhythms, allow you to get better sleep, and have more energy...
Try These 7 Simple Āyurvedic Morning Rituals For Optimal Health
Every day we set out to avoid the pitfalls of our busy lives (stress-eating or drinking, binge-watching TV shows), but seem to fall into repeat patterns that leave us energy zapped and reaching for the carby snacks and the remote. Spring is the perf
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These 5 Antiviral Teas, Tinctures and Oils Can Help Protect Your Immune System
You may be surprised to learn that some of the herbal teas, tinctures, and oils you have on hand have antiviral properties. There are a few things to look for when buying items that contain these essences. When purchasing your teas or herbal drops, buy organic for the best possible protection against viruses. Organic
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