Theresa Echols

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Sparkling Summer Drinks

Sparkling Summer Drinks How to Use Elderberry Cordial Summer is just a few weeks away, and with it… hot Utah weather! During the summer months a sweet, cold drink is especially appealing. Unfortunately, that means we often reach for the worst possible solution to our thirst. Heavily sweetened commercial drinks […]

Can elderberries reduce aortic cholesterol in atherosclerosis?

ELDERBERRY AND CHOLESTEROL Can elderberries reduce aortic cholesterol in atherosclerosis? Abstract “Serum high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) is a risk factor considered to be protective of atherosclerosis. However, atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease and contributes to impairment in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) function, including reductions in HDL-C, HDL antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Anthocyanins […]

Could elderberries enhance exercise performance?

ELDERBERRY AND ENHANCED EXERCISE PERFORMANCE Could elderberries enhance exercise performance? Abstract “Polyphenols are secondary metabolites involved in a myriad of critical processes in plants. Over recent decades, special attention has been paid to the anti-oxidative role of fruit-derived polyphenols in the human diet, with evidence supporting the contribution of polyphenols […]

Soothing Citrus Ginger

Soothing Citrus Ginger Comfort in a Cup It’s still a bit nippy outside on a spring morning, and that means a hot cup of tea is just the thing to start the day. But by afternoon we’re shedding the sweaters and looking for something cool to drink. Such is the […]

Does elderberry target chronic inflammation as it relates to obesity induced health problems?

ELDERBERRY AND OBESITY ASSOCIATED DISEASES Does elderberry target chronic inflammation as it relates to obesity-induced health problems? Abstract “Chronic low-grade inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of obesity, due to its associated chronic diseases such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases and cancer. Thus, targeting inflammation is an […]

Empowering Natural Health

Empowering Natural Health™ That’s what Elderberry Family Farms is all about. As a Mom, Grandma, and Registered Nurse, I’ve always found great satisfaction in helping people be healthy and happy! With some research this summer, I discovered that many commercial preparations of Elderberry Syrup are remarkably similar to the generic […]