Natural Health Remedy for Arthritis

A natural health remedy for arthritis proven to work would be a god-send for many arthritis sufferers. Statistics state arthritis costs the U.S. economy more than $86 BILLION PER YEAR. When direct and indirect costs such as lost wages are included in this figure, arthritis’ toll on the U.S. economy amounts to more than $124 […]

The health benefits of chanca piedra, also known as phyllanthus niruri, are many.  Chanca piedra is a common tropical plant found in areas along the coast as well as the Amazon rainforest. It is usually found in abundance, with spreading tendencies much like common weeds. Phyllanthus niruri is also known by the more common names […]

Perception is Awareness Shaped by Belief Beliefs control perception Rewrite beliefs and you rewrite perception Rewrite perception and you rewrite genes and behavior Dr. Bruce Lipton I have always wondered why, for most people, change is so difficult — especially when trying to get one’s body healthy. Is it because we are comfortable and thus […]

2017 Update: Here were are in June of 2017 and triclosan and triclocarban are still being used in some soaps, toothpastes, detergents, paints, carpets. Scientists say the possible benefits in most uses of triclosan and triclocarban are not worth the risk.  The statement, published today in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, urges “the international community […]

Finding meaningful and stress-free Christmas gifts is often the most stressful part of the Christmas season. However, I have found that focusing on gifts that “give” throughout the year can be some of the most thoughtful and most appreciative presents that a person will receive. Also, gifts that introduce the recipient to something “new” are […]

Research continues to confirm what natural medicine has long known — chronic inflammation is the beginning of most chronic health issues. Because of the inflammation pre-cursor in nearly every sickness or disease, it’s essential to know about the health benefits of Boswellia – mainly its anti-inflammatory benefits. Boswellia, an Ayurvedic herb made from frankincense (Boswellia […]

Reducing trans fat consumption by avoiding artificial trans fats could prevent 10,000-20,000 heart attacks and 3,000-7,000 coronary heart disease deaths each year in the United States, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. However, replacing artificial trans fats with GMO soybean oil may not be as wise as we are being told. “I completely […]

When we think of cranberries, visions of the popular holiday cranberry sauce or relish is usually the first thing to pop into our mind. Most people enjoy the taste of cranberry sauce or relish, but as a child, I remember not being particularly fond of the tart taste. However, this small red, tart-tasting berry comes […]

Who can resist the cute, miniature cabbage-like, cruciferous vegetables called Brussels Sprouts?  Well, for many, it might be the taste and/or unpleasant memories of being required to eat Brussels sprouts as a child — who can forget that, right?  Unfortunately many parents give up any hope of getting their children to eat these healthy veggies […]

Omega 3 fatty acids are also know as essential fatty acids. They are necessary for human health; however, the body is unable to make them so we must get them through food or supplements. Every cell in the body is encompassed by a cell membrane composed mainly of fatty acids. The cell membrane permits the […]