Health Journal

Alopecia
Our lovely fan, Carol, had an excellent question about alopecia, and what can help with it. First, let's take a look at what alopecia actually is. What is alopecia? Alopecia simply means hair loss, for which there can be many...
Sunny Calendula
Calendula – this lovely plant always reminds me of the sun when I look at it, with its bright, cheerful orange and yellow flowers. It’s also one of the easiest plants to grow, and one of the most versatile. It's...
CINNAMON SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE!
Does the tantalizing smell of Cinnamon remind you of cozy fires and mulled cider? Umm, me too. Oh, and warm-from-the-oven cinnamon buns! Well, that same spice that smells so inviting can help with high blood sugar levels, too. Cinnamon has...
SOOTHE THOSE CHAPPED LIPS
Chapped lips are painful this time of year with the cold weather setting in. And licking them just makes them worse! A quick and easy tip to soothe those cracked lips is to apply Shea Butter to them. Shea Butter...
Alopecia Areata - Hair Loss
Thanks to our wonderful fan, Debora, for her interesting question on alopecia areata. We thought we'd share our response here, to help others with this troublesome condition, too! This type of alopecia (hair loss) is due to the body's immune...
Ulcers & H. pylori
Prior to the 1980s, stress was thought to be the main cause of ulcers, and milk was often recommended to help “soothe” it. Since then, however, the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been recognized as the cause of most...
Nootropics in the News
Nootropics seem to be a bit of a buzz word these days. What are they? Simply put, they’re substances that increase our cognitive ability… things that make us smarter! (or at least help us to keep the smarts we have!)...
Hello Friends, Any Pet Lovers Out There? We URGENTLY Need Your Help, Please
NaturalWellbeing's sister company, PetWellbeing, is fighting hard to keep stray and abandoned pets from being killed. By the time you finish this post, 4 stray pets will be put to death. There’s only 23 days left to help! By clicking...
Cayenne – Cure-All in your Kitchen Cupboard
Dr. Christopher, famed American herbalist, stated: "In 35 years of practice, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in--if they are still breathing--I pour down them a cup of...
Enjoying some Holiday Cheer? Don’t forget the Milk Thistle!
It’s “that time of the year”... family, fun gatherings, parties... more opportunities to indulge in delicious treats. And yes, maybe even a little more eggnog than usual! To help keep your liver going strong this season, try adding Milk Thistle...
Frankincense – Resin of Magis and Mystics
The aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree, frankincense, is heralded as one of the three gifts given to baby Jesus, along with myrrh (another resin), and gold. Both frankincense and myrrh were valued equally, if not more, than gold. Its...
Probiotics are the Angels!
Probiotics literally means, “for life.” They’re the sum total of the “good bacteria” – all 3 to 5 pounds of them! – that live in your gut and that help you to digest food, synthesize certain vitamins, and support your...
Eat Well & Be Healthy (& Happier!)
The significance of this most basic of human needs—not just eating, but eating well—is often overlooked or pushed aside with the demands of busy, daily life. Yet how we feel on a day-to-day basis, and how healthy we are—and remain—is...
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60 Healing Uses For Tea Tree Oil
From the Melaleuca Tree, native to Australia, comes the versatile Tea Tree Oil. Already well-known as an effective, all-purpose healing oil, this natural remedy is a staple in most people's at-home pharmacies. But do you know just how many uses...
Are You Getting Enough Exercise?
I don't really need a reality-based TV show like "The Biggest Loser" to encourage me to get off my butt and workout. But for many Americans, exercise is not part of daily activity. And the result: we're getting unhealthier, and...
Congratulations Patsy, You're Our Testimonial Of The Month!
Photo by 89186997@N00 As you all know, I am in love with my shiny, fabulous, bouncy new hair. This month's testimonial winner has a great story about her own case of hair trouble, and how she found gorgeous, new life...
The Ultimate Seniors Residence And Home-Care Guide
Photo by qole Like many Americans, I am watching as my beloved parents grow older, wiser, and more beautiful. They've taught me well: how to take care of myself, prevent illness and age gracefully. Still, aging is inevitable and it's...
What Every Vegetarian Needs To Know About Protein
For every vegetarian out there who is eating a well-rounded diet, there are many more who aren`t getting their nutrients. More specifically: not getting enough protein! I have been a vegetarian since I can remember, refusing at age 5 to...
Happy Birthday, Pisces!
You Pisces peeps tend to float along with the current of life, and don't like to upset the boat. I don't blame you - this world's confrontational enough for you sensitive creatures! And this year has been pushing you to...
Obama To Block Private Health Insurance Rate Increases?
Look, I'm all about preventing ailments naturally, and holistically treating the heck out of any illness I may manifest. But just in case, just in case, I also pay into private insurance. At least I used to pay, until this...