Do you ever experience difficulty breathing while lying down? If you have a hard time breathing when lying flat on your back and are able to breathe again normally upon sitting or standing, there could be a number of factors causing the issue. Orthopnea The experience of having difficulty breathing while lying down (resolved upon […]
With summer at its peak, more people are taking advantage of the warm weather to get out and run. But with the higher temperatures, and sedentary lifestyles that many of us live each day, we quickly find that shortness of breath when running is a common occurrence. Is this a medical condition, merely a fact […]
Ear wax is healthy. It keeps stuff from getting into your ear canal and harming the sensitive parts of the inner ear. If you’ve ever had an ear infection it could have been the result of too little ear wax. But too much ear wax is not ideal either and can cause other issues as […]
Spring is the season of renewal. Snow melts, temperatures rise, and flowers bloom. But with plant and pollen particles floating through the air, some find it hard to enjoy springtime’s beauty. If you suffer from uncomfortable responses to pollen, you may benefit from using certain essential oils. Lavender, frankincense, and eucalyptus have properties that may […]
Supporting your immune system is crucial this time of year! When it comes to seasonal challenges – you know, sneezing, coughing, and even trouble sleeping due to changes in the weather and all the icky microbes floating around at home and at work – you’re better off safe than sorry. Supporting a healthy immune system […]
Using the hyssop plant for its medicinal benefits is an age-old folk remedy that spans both centuries and continents. Hyssop is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible several times as well as in ancient Ayurvedic medical texts out of Asia. The name hyssop means “holy herb†in Hebrew, indicating that humanity has known for eons what […]
The hyssop plant, or Hyssopus officinalis is a hearty semi-evergreen perennial used for both medicinal and decorative landscaping purposes. The hyssop plant has been harvested and used for natural health since biblical times. This herb can be steeped and extracted to support natural health and wellness, particularly in times of respiratory or gastrointestinal discomfort. Keep […]
Nothing adds freshness and flavor to a dish quite like ginger; in fact, you probably have some in your house right now. The spicy kick of this knobby root can add some zing to your juice or soothe your stomach when brewed into a tea. Although mainly used in Asian cuisine, ginger is fusing its […]
The most common place to find ginger in most homes is in the kitchen. The spicy, fresh flavor it adds to stir fry and Asian fusion meals is undeniable. What you may not know is that ginger can be incredibly useful outside the kitchen as well. Ginger – especially in its ginger essential oil form […]
Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world, and has been practiced and championed in India for over 2,000 years. Today, the ancient practice of Ayurveda is making a Western appearance in the form of holistic perspectives, alternative approaches, and natural supplements. One such supplement is known as velvet bean […]
