It is no secret that Mother Nature is very powerful. Our earth is rich with multiple resources that feed us, quench our thirst, clothe us, provide us shelter, heal us when we are ill and overall nourish us. When...
There’s no question — we absolutely can not live without water. But do we really need to drink alkalized water for our survival? Perhaps not for our ultimate survival, but maybe for longevity. Advocates of alkaline water believe it...
Quiz: What’s more important? Sleep or a healthy diet? Go on, think about it for a moment before you read on. Obviously, we need both for perfect health, right? Have an answer yet? Okay, let’s see if you’re right....
So, you’re trying to lose some weight. That’s an excellent goal! You’ve surely heard that you need to eat healthy, drop the sugary snacks and baked goods from your diet, and get some exercise on a regular basis. Maybe...
When you hear the word “molasses,” what comes to mind? Maybe you immediately picture the slowly-moving, syrupy-sweet brown liquid. Maybe you think of holiday gingerbread. Perhaps you think of your favorite rich desserts. In all of these musings, do...
In the alternative health world, we have a tendency to focus on superfoods — those products of nature that improve our health and nurture our bodies. Often, we skip over those foods which have the opposite effect. These not-so-superfoods...
With kids on the loose or unhealthy work colleagues coughing in your general direction, there’s always a cold lurking around the corner. Unsurprisingly, the common cold is the most frequent viral affliction in humans. Even healthy adults can expect...
You’ve heard the rumors about green tea. It’s healthy, you get it. But what if you don’t like the taste? Green tea has a decidedly bitter aftertaste that many people simply can’t stand. This creates something of a dilemma...
Sometimes even someone with strong willpower just can’t seem to quit a negative habit, release pain or conquer a phobia. If this sounds familiar, you might want to give hypnosis a try. Through the subconscious mind, hypnosis can treat...
You either love it or you hate it. Patchouli is musky, woodsy and earthy, and can trigger a strong aphrodisiac response in some people. However, if it’s not your “cup of tea,” don’t give up on patchouli just yet....
