Suffering From PTSD? Here Are 5 Alternative Tools You Can Try
Some time ago, I met a combat veteran and his wife. We were talking for a while when he started recounting a horrible experience he had during the Second World War involving a buddy of his who had been killed right in front of him. Tears flow from his eyes uncontrollably as his body shook. His wife tried to...
5 Cheap Fish To Avoid At The Market (And 4 To Eat Instead)
Delicious, fresh fish is one the most nutritious animal-based food on the market. But if you’re picking the wrong type of fish, you could be doing more harm to your body than good. Even the most discerning shoppers have a hard time distinguishing between the good and the bad fishes on the market. That’s because some of them have...
9 Things To Do With White Sugar Instead Of Eating It
Just because you’re cutting back on sugar, it doesn’t mean you have to toss it in the garbage. There’s so much more you can do with sugar — other than eat it, of course. From exfoliating your body to removing nasty stains and odors, here’s nine ways to use sugar on your body and in your home. 1. Clean your...
Take This 7-Day Rose Challenge For Better Digestion, Skin And More
It’s fair to say that roses smell pretty darn amazing. I’m not much of a flowery kind of gal myself, but my senses are a sucker for any bed of roses in full bloom. That wonderfully sweet, silky floral scent issuing from impossibly bright petals simply can’t be ignored, and there’s no denying that it’s a thing of beauty. But most...
Fix Constipation + 4 More Reasons You Need Castor Oil Packs In Your Life
Ever since making the switch to a healthier, more holistic way of life, I’ve had a bottle of castor oil in my bathroom cabinet. I’ve lost count of the number of times it’s saved my skin (literally!), and it’s become so invaluable to my healthcare routine that I often take it with me whenever I travel. The reason I and...
5 Safe And Effective Home Remedies For Depression
Depression feels like a dark fog that never lifts. It obscures the simple pleasures of life, limits our relationships, and impedes us from fulfilling goals and aspirations that can bring us joy, fulfilment and meaning. Getting past the black clouds that disrupt our lives is no easy task. Depression and anxiety are not conditions that can easily be brushed away. Conventional...
Instead Of Prozac, Try 5 Natural Remedies For Your Pet’s Anxiety Or Depression
There is a growing recognition that animals experience a wide range of emotions. In the past, some humans have tended to discount the possibility that their pets could suffer from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. But the evidence is now pretty overwhelming that mammals share the same basic brain wiring for emotions that humans do. Why animals can experience...
3 Signs You’re Allergic To Fructan (Not Gluten)
Gluten is always the bad guy. Even people without a diagnosis of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease find a gluten-free diet seems to be the cure-all for their gastrointestinal distress. But what if you aren’t allergic to gluten, but instead another carbohydrate — fructan? A new study indicates that more of us who believe we’re gluten-sensitive are allergic to...
4 Natural Teeth Whiteners That Really Work
Teeth whitening is big business these days, but for all the wrong reasons. While it’s perfectly reasonable to want a whiter, brighter smile, conventional treatments often only provide a temporary fix. Even worse, most common teeth whitening treatments use harsh chemicals like hydrogen peroxide to bleach the surface of your teeth… a process that also damages the integrity of your pearly...
6 Simple Home Remedies For Annoying Lower Back Pain
I began to develop lower back pain while playing college basketball and I haven’t fully recovered. Some days I still feel a dull ache in my lower back that ricochets up my spine — and the pain sticks around for days. I can attest to the fact that dealing with it can create a major strain in your life,...
