5 Creative Ways to Use Lemon Balm
A member of the mint family, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is most noted for its sweet, soothing lemony scent. This herb’s medicinal properties date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who often referred to it as a “cure-all,” employing lemon balm as a treatment for everything from stomach upset to topical cures for skin ailments. Even earlier writings...
Arnica: A Natural Remedy for Bumps, Bruises and Sprains
If you are looking for a natural way to ease the pain of pulled muscles, or have a nasty bruise or sprain, look no further than arnica. This amazing flower and its roots have been used in Swiss and Russian folk remedies for hundreds of years, because its anti-inflammatory properties have been known to do wonders for just this...
“Radical” New Brazilian Food Guidelines Shun the Food Industry and Focus on Real Food Instead
In response to rising obesity rates in Brazil, likely due in part to the recent explosion of fast food chains such as McDonald's in the country, authorities have proposed a new set of eating guidelines. These new guidelines have been called "radical," and are winning the praise of many a nutritionist as a huge step in the right direction. Instead...
5 Therapeutic Uses for Lavender
Many people enjoy the pleasant fragrance of lavender in soaps, shampoos and bath oils. Not only is it a beautiful herb, but it has hundreds of uses in addition to being a fragrant aromatic. It can be used in baking, gourmet cooking, teas and making lotions. It also offers medicinal properties that are known to be effective for a...
Top 3 Things that Ruin a Healthy Cup of Coffee and Tea
We enjoy a good cup of organic coffee or tea as much as you do. Our previous investigation into the merits of each has revealed no shortage of reasons to include a cup or two in a healthy diet. Let's briefly recap, starting with coffee: Coffee boosts metabolism: Caffeine has a stimulant effect on the central nervous system, which raises metabolism...
The Importance of Good Posture for Your Health
While striving to live a healthy life, we often forget that sometimes the simplest things can lead to the most significant changes. One thing that frequently gets overlooked in the quest for health is posture. However, standing and sitting up straight has many health benefits that should not be ignored. One of the most obvious perks of cutting out the...
Cell Phones, Teens and Cancer Risk
Bad news for teenagers who are glued to their cell phones: some research states that they may be at a higher risk of brain cancer. Frequent cell phone use can be a risk to people of all ages, but children and adolescents are especially vulnerable to the low-level radiation that these devices emit, because their brains are still developing, and...
Gooseberry: The Health and Beauty Bush
Gooseberries are not nearly as common as some other fruits, and vary depending on the country of origin. However, they are worth seeking out, as they offer much in the way of health promoting nutrients. Both American and European gooseberries are in the same family as red, black and white currants. Chinese gooseberries are referred to as kiwis, while cape...
Are You a Sleep Eater?
You've probably heard of sleepwalking, tossing and turning in your sleep and night terrors… all of which are labeled under parasomnia, a certain category of sleep disorders. However, one such sleep disorder that you may not have heard of - and in fact, that many people don't believe is real - is sleep eating. The most common form of...
You Lose 4 Cups of Water Through Your Feet
Water is by far the beverage of choice, and the most beautiful thing is that it is virtually free. Having such a valuable resource at our fingertips is something we truly should not take for granted. Up to 60 percent of an adult's body weight and 74 percent of a newborn's weight is comprised of water - this makes...
