Inflammation

Beat Inflammation

Inflammation is our body’s way of sending help to heal wounds, prevent infection, and fend off germs. Without all that heat, redness, and swelling surrounding the area needing immediate attention, we...

Nutraceuticals for Beauty

Nutraceuticals for Beauty

Your skin is a mirror, reflecting back the quality of the foods you eat as well as your stress level, lifestyle, sleep habits, and sun exposure. While nothing should replace a healthy diet high in...

Omega power

Omega Power - Benefits of Essential Fats

Numerous studies point to the many benefits of these fats, which are known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). Even if you have the typical dieter’s fear of fat, it’s important to consume omega-rich...

Sandal season

Prep for Sandal Season

I’m typing this with greasy fingers from the oil I’ve slathered onto my cracked heels. The fissures are an ugly sign left over from winter and intermittent care on my part. I discovered I’d been...

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Protect Against Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that rears its head in late fall and usually improves in spring when longer days return. Symptoms include fatigue, the desire to sleep, and...

Protect Summer Hair

Protect Summer Hair

Summer can be hard on hair,” says Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author. “We’re outside more in summer, so our hair is exposed to more air pollutants. And if you’re someone who spends a lot of time...

5 Top Botanicals for Wintertime Tea

For some of us, once the temps drop a few degrees we turn to herbal teas to sip throughout the day. Others of us may need a nudge to imbibe these health-promoting, warming beverages. Here are five...

Absorb Vitamins

How to Help Your Body Absorb Vitamins

Ensure your body gets the health benefits of these important nutrients.

natural treatment

A Safe & Natural Treatment Solution

For short term conditions that come on quickly such as ear infections, bee stings or the common cold to chronic conditions such as arthritis or insomnia, homeopathic medicines are recommended by more...

tick

5 Steps to Removing a Tick

Not all ticks carry Lyme disease. But even the kinds that don’t can pass along other nasty infections. If you find a tick attached to you, a family member, or a pet, quick and complete removal is key...

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