As cold and flu season rolls around, you may want to consider a number of oriental ingredients common in Traditional Chinese Medicine to help your body mount a healthy cold and flu response. What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. It […]
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., with 1 in every 4 deaths in being attributed to cardiac causes. One of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease is by making healthy lifestyle changes like increasing your aerobic activity and cleaning up your diet. Fresh foods […]
Putting together you own window sill herb garden kit is a great way to enjoy fresh herbs year round.A window sill herb garden is the perfect home gardener project for those who have graduated from home gardening 101 (this is you if you’ve ever managed to keep a house plant alive for more than 6 […]
Herbal medicine uses plant parts like seeds, roots, stems, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit to create formulas that seek to provide specific medicinal benefits. These ingredients can be taken in the form of capsules, powders, tinctures, personal care and beauty products, tonic or jams, and tea. Each herbal concoction may be unique, containing just a […]
Oregano is an herb that many people use as a spice. It belongs to the same family as mint, but has a much more earthy and astringent flavor that makes it a great addition to your favorite Italian or Mexican dish. You can even use it as part of your supplement regimen. That’s right, oregano […]
Too many of us think about our health concerns and immediately set dietary and fitness goals to set things straight. But wellness requires so much more than just the nutrients we take into our body and our overall physical composition. While exercise and healthy foods are great for the body, they may only be providing […]
Throughout nature, even in the woods surrounding your home, grow the plants and herbs that have long been used for the benefit of human health and wellness. Herbs such as goldenrod, Echinacea, poppy, and lavender have been called upon for centuries to support natural healing. Another plant with a rich history of supporting wellness is […]
While modern science has deemed some historic health practices as unpopular (such as medicinal leeches for bloodletting therapy), other natural-based, traditional remedies are still used in modern medicine as much as they were thousands of years ago. One such helpful herb, the meadowsweet plant, has been harvested and valued by herbalists, housewives, and brewers for […]
For centuries, herbalists have relied on the medicinal powers of gentian root. Long ago, it was commonly used as an antidote to poison. Today, it’s effects are most often sought after to aid in healthy digestion. But, there are many other benefits to using gentian root for your everyday health. Read ahead to find out […]
It’s no secret that modern food production has gotten out of control. Most of us live in a constant mode of choice. We are lucky to be able to choose what we eat because it’s readily available to us. However, that choice comes with consequences, because more often than not, we choose what tastes good, […]
