Three of the most common natural ingredients found in supplements for immune support are apricot, bee propolis, and elderberry. With the wide variety of products claiming to support the immune system, you may find yourself wondering, is apricot, bee propolis, or elderberry better for immune support? Let’s look at the potential benefits of each. Apricot, […]
Herbal tonics have a long history of use in natural medicine, particularly in Traditional European Naturopathy, African Traditional Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The definition of what is considered an “herbal tonic” varies widely, but in general, a good working definition is that an herbal tonic contains “products with medicinal properties of two or more […]
Studies show that beeswax contains long-chain fatty alcohols. This is important because these “long chains” are used to bind molecules together. The alcohol, combined with the long chains of beeswax, may be used by the body to eliminate cholesterol from blood plasma. High plasma cholesterol and coronary heart disease appear to be linked, and therefore […]
‘Tis the season for sniffles, coughs … and hot drinks that make you feel better. Tea has this way of cuddling your insides like a cozy blanket, and adding Echinacea to your mug can make you feel even better. Echinacea is a superstar herb when it comes to dealing with all the yucky symptoms that […]
When it comes to natural health and holistic medicine, there is one herb that often stands out – an herbal “rockstar†of sorts, known as echinacea. If you ask herbal enthusiasts, most will tell you that it stands up to the hype. Echinacea plant uses date back centuries, and their effectiveness holds up today, even […]
As the colder seasons approach, like clockwork the coughing, sneezing and sore throats start to pop up all around us. In today’s modern, drug-store on every block era, it’s common practice to grab any over-the-counter medication to help mask the symptoms as you wait it out… but it wasn’t always that way. Our ancestors relied […]
Does the change of the season have you reaching for the box of tissues? Or maybe it’s your eyes that are constantly watering and itching, or your head feels like you’re walking around in a fog? Seasonal health challenges can pop up in many ways, and the symptoms are down-right annoying! Over-the-counter or prescription medications […]
These days, everyone is quick to take a pill for whatever ails them. Modern medicine is truly a gift, but it’s not always necessary for every little discomfort. Many times, you can find a solution to your minor health complaints simply by using what’s all around you in nature. After all, it’s worked for generations […]
It’s no big secret that bees produce one of the most commonly used foods in the world – honey. The many health benefits and great taste of honey makes it worthy of being called “liquid gold.†It’s good stuff, that honey, but did you know that deep inside that beehive, those busy bees are manufacturing […]
2014 marks the 11th WholeFoods Magazine Natural Choice Awards! Votes from their readers came flying in this year honoring a total of 18 excellent brands in the natural health industry. Natural Healthy Concepts is proud to offer 13 of the award winners, and 13 of the runners up! Congratulations to all of these dedicated companies […]
