Health Journal

Hair Loss ·
Handfuls of Hair Coming Out?
Does it seem like you're suddenly losing handfuls of hair? Are you noticing more hair coming out in the shower, in your hairbrush, or as you run your hands through your hair? Though it’s normal to lose 50 to 100...
Wherever To search out The right Anti Wrinkle Cream
Some sort of Anti aging wrinkle cream Overview can transform your lifetime always! This may seem like a great overstatement back. However , trust me, the details that we're intending to provide you on how to evaluate antiaging remedy anti-wrinkle...
Telogen Effluvium - Stress and Hair Loss
Extreme stress or shock such as loss of a loved one or divorce, or physical stress including illness, surgery, high fever, childbirth, certain medications, eating disorders, or diets, can cause a sudden, noticeable increase in hair loss. This type of...
Oregano Oil - A Powerful Antimicrobial!
photo credit: blumenbiene Like its Mediterranean cousin Olive, which we discussed recently, the aromatic Oregano plant has also been used medicinally since the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Oregano Oil is an essential oil distilled from the aerial parts...
An Olive Branch Offers Good Health
We’re all familiar with olives, the delectable fruit of the Olea europaea tree, in providing us tasty hors d'oeuvres, and its pressed oil used for cooking, salad dressings, or dipping focaccia into. Less well known, however, are the powerful health...
Ashwagandha: Ancient Traditions for Today
photo credit: cliff1066™ According to Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of India, Ashwagandha is considered the premier herb for imbalances of ‘vata.' These are conditions that generally correspond to the nervous system, which is why Ashwagandha is often used for...
Aging is Natural. Premature Aging Doesn’t Have to Be.
photo credit: stevendepolo The #1 contributor to premature aging? You guessed it: free-radicals, those tiny reactive oxygen particles that damage our cells’ membranes and DNA. Chemicals in our food, pollutants, drugs, and stress can all contribute to the burden of...
Bilberry - Natural Support for Eye Health
For centuries, Bilberry has been used as both a food and a health supplement - and like many berries, it is “food as  medicine” at its best! As a food, Bilberry is enjoyed in pies and jams much like its...
Shea’s so Supreme!
photo credit: ValentinaM- For soft lips and smooth skin, Shea Butter is one of nature’s best kept secrets! The thick ‘oil’ (butter) expressed from the nut of the magnificent Shea tree is a rich source of fatty acids. These have...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! But a Little Ginger Will Warm You..
From ginger snaps to ginger tea, there’s hardly another spice that imparts a more welcoming warmth than Ginger does! Ginger is especially beneficial for anyone with perpetually cold hands and feet... so if you "know anyone" who takes a hot...
A NEW YEAR… NEW BEGINNINGS!
Happy New Year, everyone! We’re looking forward to sharing lots of great health tips and info with you here, for a healthier 2012! If you’re someone who makes New Year’s resolutions, perhaps one of them was to do a little...
Maintaining Balance During the Holidays (and Onwards!)
With the holidays in full swing, most of could use a little extra help in maintaining balance - now more than ever! Get that extra help with Anxiety & Stress Essentials™, a naturally supportive blend of herbs that have traditionally...
A Healthy Smile Begins with Healthy Gums!
To keep your smile radiant, healthy gums are a must. They’re a strong indicator of our general health: inflamed or bleeding gums can be a sign of not only inadequate dental hygiene, but also nutrient deficiencies such as vitamin C...
Black Walnut Hull Extract - The Imperial Nut
photo credit: born1945 The Romans gave this special type of walnut the name "The Imperial Nut" because of its impressive health benefits. Equally impressive are the benefits of its fresh hull (outer shell), harvested in its green state before it...
Nursing Support
photo credit: Chris R McFarlandNursing your baby - one of the most nurturing and nourishing of acts, and one that provides a deeply intimate, loving way to bond with your newborn. Sometimes, however, low milk supply, insufficient milk ‘let-down’ (ejection),...
Sleep Support · Supplements ·
Gotu Kola: Secrets of Longevity
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) has been traditionally used for thousands of years as an energizing and cognitive-stimulating (brain boosting) herb, and is still used today as a premier herb for fatigue, confusion, and general lethargy. The energizing effects of Gotu...
A Healthy Baby - One of the Most Magnificent Miracles of Life!
Are you trying to conceive but having difficulty? You're not alone - approximately 1 out of every 7 couples have difficulty getting pregnant, and it's been shown that the reproductive health of both partners is equally important. Fertility - the...
Nutritious Nettles!
Nettles have traditionally been used primarily as a nutritive tonic to fortify the blood, either dried and drank as a tea, or the young shoots of springtime eaten freshly steamed - they're one of Nature's most nutritious, and delicious, "medicines"!...
Black Cohosh: A Woman’s Remedy
Native to North America, Black Cohosh is a distinctive 'woman’s remedy.' It is probably best known for its exceptional ability to relieve hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause; however, it is also of benefit for other conditions associated...
Turmeric: Spice of Life
As well as providing its distinctive flavor and color to curries and other foods, Turmeric’s versatility extends from the spice rack to the medicine chest, like no other! No wonder that in Indonesia, Turmeric is known as the “Queen of...
Una de Gato - Claw of the Cat!
So named for its hooked thorns that remarkably resemble a cat’s claw, this South American vine has traditionally been used for its exceptional anti-inflammatory and rejuvenative properties. Cat's Claw is one of our best-loved herbs for joint inflammation, especially that...