Send to Kindle There are so many herbal supplements to consider for supporting women’s health, but one wins the prize for most original name. Horny goat weed is the tongue-in-cheek nickname given to a leafy plant whose scientific name is epimedium (or yin yang huo in the Chinese). In fact, the name was given as […]
Send to Kindle If you are not a traditional healer, you probably don’t have a long relationship with Black Cohosh benefits. This perennial plant root has been used by Native American physicians since before recorded history, and many of its uses are now being evaluated by modern science. Black cohosh has been recognized as medicine […]
Send to Kindle Black cohosh is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. The plant is distinguished by a white, towering flower that is without petals or sepals. The Native Americans are credited with introducing medical uses for the black cohosh root to European colonists. One of the more unique traditional uses of black […]
Send to Kindle Black walnut tincture is a popular way to explore the effects of this medicinal and culinary nut. If you’re unfamiliar with the black walnut, you may only have to look into your backyard to make its acquaintance. This large tree grows on the entire eastern half of North America, and its large […]
Send to Kindle Low energy is an unpleasant feeling we all endure, and sometimes at the worse possible time. Unfortunately, some people experience feelings of tiredness nearly every day. Diet, exercise, and proper sleep patterns are said to be significant factors in influencing a person’s feeling of energy. What many people don’t know is that […]
Send to Kindle Ever feel a pain in your breast that made you wonder if something was wrong? Our guest post is from Joyce Sobotta, Educator, Aromatherapist and Reflexologist, who has a lot to share about breast health. If you’re local, you can learn even more from Joyce at our Speaker Series on June 6th […]
Send to Kindle I wish I could say my skin looked like I was 20, for that matter, the rest of me too! Sadly, it doesn’t but I am no longer 20 or even 40 so I guess I need to do what I can to keep it looking as young as possible. If you […]
Every effort I make to improve my health seems to throw up new hurdles – take the case of iodine… I live in the Midwest and have been trying to reduce my salt intake. However, my saltshaker is actually my most consistent source of iodine, an essential element for the health of my […]
The next time you’re plotting what to grow in your garden, consider broccoli! This green tree-like veg is super yummy and beneficial to your health. Did you know studies have proven that lutein, which is a carotenoid in broccoli, helps prevent aging and promotes healthy vision? Also, the glucoraphanin in broccoli helps detoxify […]
