Hemorrhoids Symptoms Causes and Prevention

More than an embarrassing and delicate subject, hemorrhoids can be extremely painful and debilitating for many people. It seems that once a person suffers from hemorrhoids, the easier it is for them to show up again as uninvited guests. Let’s see what we can find out about fighting off hemorrhoids symptoms, or even better, preventing […]

Let’s take a thorough look at one of the most well-founded and stress-relieving breathing techniques out there: diaphragmatic breathing. Even though most people have most likely never heard of it, new research suggests that using this breathing technique can give quite a punch — especially when fighting the battle of the bulge. The average person […]

Gazpacho is a chilled Spanish soup that is absolutely scrumptious, especially on hot and humid summer nights, and definitely passes the requirements for vegans and vegetarians. Cold gazpacho soup can be dressed up with some organic croutons or hot sauce, depending on your taste. Nutrient-dense gazpacho soup is already full of healthy nutrients, and you […]

The dog days of summer are quickly coming to an end, and soon it will be time to send our children back to school or college or to prepare for homeschooling. With the beginning of August, a flurry of preparation for both students and parents is in full swing. New backpacks, new school supplies, new […]

Infertility is one of the most heartbreaking things that any couple could ever go through. It’s emotionally draining, and it can put a real strain on a relationship. In addition, the options for treating infertility are so numerous that they can be confusing and overwhelming. The cost of conventional therapies can be prohibitive as well, […]

I just adore hydrangea plants — mainly for their daintiness, but also for their large beautiful clusters of blue, pink, white, and purple flowers. I’m happy to say we currently have three hydrangea plants growing in our backyard – ever so slowly but thriving. What makes me love them is knowing that the hydrangea root […]

Chances are, if you’re told by your health care practitioner that you have Metabolic Syndrome X, you might think you have a condition that he or she couldn’t identify very well. Thus, the mysterious label of “Syndrome X” was slapped on your symptoms. The reality is that Metabolic Syndrome X – sometimes shortened to Metabolic […]

Okay, ladies. It’s time to discuss a subject that most of us try to ignore — daily bowel movements and women’s hormone balance. The fact is most of us choose to not pay much attention to the frequency of our bowel movements. When, in fact, a good gauge of how healthy, energetic, and even how […]

A homegrown organic tomato (technically a fruit) contains almost everything Southerners love about summer veggies – newly harvested, delicious, and abundant. Maybe it was the usual superabundant amount of produce that inspired someone many years ago to cook a green tomato without waiting around for it to ripen. While we will most likely never know […]

If you do an internet search for “detox foods,” a myriad of websites promoting their detox foods and programs will come up. From detox programs, detox foods to full body cleanses —  your choices are limitless. There are also recipes for homemade detox teas as well as detox juices and detox supplements. Of course, detoxification […]