Health Journal

Natural Alternatives for Psoriasis, Part I: Coleus & Other Great Herbs
Psoriasis, a common but still not fully understood disorder of the skin, occurs in about 2-3 percent of the American population. In this condition, the skin cells can divide up to 1000x faster than normal, leading to the scales and...
Ladies, Are You Keeping Your Bones Strong?
I received a question recently from one of our wonderful fans, Elyse. Like many women concerned about their health, she was wondering what foods will help keep her bones strong as she gets older. Bone density is dependent upon a...
Bad Breath?
If you’ve ever had a bout of bad breath, or “halitosis” as it's called in the medical community, you know how distressing it can be... trying to talk without getting too near to anyone, or avoiding breathing directly towards them....
Licorice – The Great Harmonizer
As a child, were you ever given a slice of raw Licorice root to chew on, instead of candy? This is because Licorice root contains a compound that is about 50 times sweeter than sugar – a property which comes...
NEEM – 5000 Years and Going Strong
Neem is often called the “Village Pharmacy” for its usefulness in treating a wide variety of ailments, from skin conditions to blood sugar imbalances. All parts of the Neem tree, including its seeds, leaves, flower, and bark, have therapeutic value....
Silver Through the Ages
Since before the time of Hippocrates (370 BC - 460 BC), the “Father of Medicine,” silver has been used in medicine for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Water casks lined with silver were used to purify drinking water during the...
Hair Loss ·
PCOS, BPA, and Hair Loss - What's the Link?
What’s the link between bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is prevalent in food and drink packaging and plastic products, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and hair loss? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder of women of...
Coconut Oil for Beautiful Hair and Skin
Did you know that Coconut Oil makes a great hair and skin moisturizer? It can really help with dry scalp and dandruff, especially at this time of year! For a healing (and heavenly!) evening ritual, run yourself a relaxing bath...
MAKEUP WITH SPF: CHECK THIS OUT IF YOU’RE BREASTFEEDING
Recently we looked at toxic chemicals used in fast-food wrappers, and how they end up entering into our body. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors – they disrupt our hormonal systems, and can have especially harmful effects upon the...
It's a Medicine Chest in Itself!
It’s one of Nature’s best natural immune boosters and has been used medicinally since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans... it's the source of that distinctive, delicious aroma of spaghetti sauce... fittingly, it even hails from the Mediterranean...
It’s Official: It’s New Year’s Eve Day!
Wow, it’s the last day of 2010 – tell me, how’d that happen?! One of the great things about this special day, the cusp between the old and new, is that it marks the ideal time to pause and reflect...
A Medicine Chest in Itself!
It’s one of Nature’s best natural immune boosters and has been used medicinally since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans... it's the source of that distinctive, delicious aroma of spaghetti sauce... fittingly, it even hails from the Mediterranean...
POISON IVY RELIEF Tip #1
Calendula Lotion - Sooooothe that itch - to be applied topically. The Calendula flower stems from the pot merigold plant. This flower is said to provide anti-viral, anti-genotoxic and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties help to sooth and comfort the skin....
POISON IVY RELIEF Tip #2
Try taking Vitamin C. It's an excellent natural resource that will help stop and prevent the rapid spread of infection and rash caused by the poisonous leaves. It will also help reduce any swelling associated with the sting.
POISON IVY RELIEF Tip #5
Treating the symptoms associated with the Poison Ivy itch. Try using Calamine lotion. This topical lotion is loaded with zinc and iron. It will help eliminate the itch, and protect the skin. You’ll be feeling much more comfortable in your...
POISON IVY RELIEF Tip #6
For a soothing and cooling relief of the skin use a variation of these natural products. Aloe Vera juice straight from the plant, tofu (sounds strange doesn’t it) or the rind from a watermelon. Believe it or not they soothe...
POISON IVY RELIEF Tips #7
For a straight out the of the cupboard remedy try mixing 1 tsp of water with 3 tsps of ONE of the following ingredients: Epson salts Baking Soda Cornstarch Oatmeal Blend and mush the water with the dry ingredient of...
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Please help prevent a tragedy that doesn't need to occur. There is a lot of help out there, and lot of love and support. Send a hug, a kiss and some love to those you care about. Share this post...
Swimming At Public Pools Left You With Warts? Chemical Free Wart Removal...
Have you or your children been swimming at public pools this summer? You may have already, or will soon possibly notice the appearance of the wart virus. Warts also known as the HPV or the Human Papilloma are highly contagious...
Woman And Strength Training.
Over the next week we will be providing you information on how muscle is built, exercise tips, and what areas to target for your age. Let’s start with How Muscles Are Developed. There is a common misconception that goes along...
Can I Do The Same Exercises To Target One Area?
As soon as you have developed a strengthening routine your body will start to adjust to it and become comfortable around the 2 month mark building muscles in the targeted area. After the 2 months time period is over your...