For centuries, the leafy shrub known as butterbur has been gathered and used to support natural healing and wellness. In fact, it was one of the most sought after remedies to treat the symptoms of the plague in the Middle Ages. Natural health practitioners in the modern age still recommend the use of butterbur extract […]
For centuries, natural health practitioners across three continents have sought out the butterbur plant to naturally promote health and wellness. Modern science has now shown that although raw butterbur does have some potentially beneficial compounds to support your health, it also contains dangerous pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can be toxic when taken internally. Although unprocessed […]
Those who struggle with chronic headaches and migraine pain know all too well how difficult is it to find symptom relief in the midst of an episode. The medical community is still working to gain an understanding of how and why migraine headaches occur and how to best support those who struggle with them. One […]
Migraines and seasonal health issues top the list as some of the most disruptive events in the life of an otherwise healthy person. Any of these ailments can ruin a productive day and leave you buried in your bed sheets, begging for relief. Science is still hard at work trying to understand both the causes […]
New research from University of California San Diego shows that there may be a link between gut bacteria and migraines. In order to determine the link between microbes and head pain, researchers looked at the compounds found in the food we eat. The digestive system is responsible for breaking down compounds found in food, thanks […]
Most, if not all of us have probably experienced a migraine headache at some point in our lives. It might’ve been signaled by a blurry spot in your vision or by nothing at all, but either way, it turned into a raging pain that pounded inside your head, causing light sensitivities, nausea and, if bad enough, […]
Ever wonder if you have a nutrient deficiency? Want to take a little unscientific test? Answer the following questions: 1. Do you often feel tired and weak? 2. Do you get migraine headaches? 3. Do you have elevated cholesterol? 4. Do you get colds or the flu often? 5. Have you been told you have fibromyalgia […]
Late February, Natural News shared, “The U.S. dairy industry petitions FDA to approve aspartame as a hidden, unlabeled additive in milk, yogurt, eggnog and cream.” According to the IDFA and NMPF, hiding aspartame from consumers by not including it on the label actually helps consumers. Would this make you feel “helped”? In this case, is it ok to hide ingredients from […]
Our latest Speaker Series features Sharon Blake, certified massage therapist who specializes in CranioSacral Therapy (CST). If you’ve never experienced CST, you’ll enjoy this post from Sharon which was originally featured in Nature’s Pathway’s magazine: CranioSacral Therapy was pioneered by osteopath Dr. John Upledger.  In 1975 Upledger became a clinical researcher and professor of biomechanics at […]
