Cat's Claw for... everything health!

I have been amateurely studying the benefits of herbs on health for over 25 years now and I've recently been adding Cats Claw into my regime, along with what I always and forever will take – whole food concentrates & plant based protein. In addition to that I rotate in a few things for my thyroid, inflammation, and gut health (selenium, magnesium, D, homeopathy, CBD) and in recent months, thanks to what I've been reading from The Medical Medium, Cats Claw is one of them.

I've really noticed my body craves it now, if I skip it, I feel my physical being seeking it out. I travel a lot, more so this month, and I think that's why- it's extra immune support, which we need when we are on the road even more.

This infographic from Dr. Axe sums it all up perfectly. Learn more here.

I'm a firm believer that plants heal, and this her specifically is one of the ancient ones, used in Peru since the early days of herbal healing.

If you are clearing out heavy metals, flushing toxins, healing your gut, reducing inflammation, or just wanting to try something other than echinacea for immune support give Cats Claw a whirl!

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