How You Can Reduce Wrinkles Naturally

Unless you are after the wise, old sage look, most people nowadays are not happy when they see wrinkles appearing on their skin as they get older. Looking younger and preserving the appearance of the skin is a mega-business all its own, and there seems to be an endless number of products designed to cater […]

The following article by Katherine M. Piderman, Ph.D. staff chaplain at Mayo Clinic, in my opinion, is worth your time to take a break and read. Dr. Piderman brilliantly writes about forgiveness: how to let go of grudges and bitterness and helps readers understand the necessity of forgiveness, what forgiveness looks like, and what forgiveness […]

Statistics tell us that 10-15% of women have endometriosis. That’s about 1 in 10 women, and likely those are conservative numbers. Not only is endometriosis the cause of many symptoms such as acute pelvic pain and infertility, for many women, it often goes undiagnosed for years. In fact, most women get a diagnosis only after […]

I absolutely love the seasons of late spring and summer when long days allow us to enjoy spending leisure hours relaxing in our backyard. However, living in Texas, and I suspect many other states have this same issue, the question becomes how to successfully fight off those pesky, blood-sucking mosquitoes and enjoy being out in […]

A urinary tract infection can be quite annoying, especially when it repeatedly returns, as they are often prone to do. While UTIs seldom become a serious condition in themselves, they indicate that something is not right in the body. For instance, they can point to immune system dysfunction, especially if they are an ongoing issue. […]

Most are familiar with the absolute beauty of the magnolia tree, especially if you live in the South. It’s exciting to know that magnolia has historically been an essential element in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and currently in both Indian and American medicine. The traditional health benefits of magnolia bark range from the treatment of depression […]

The Epstein-Barr virus received a lot of publicity in the 1980s. It seemed like every time I looked in a magazine or turned on the TV, another celebrity was relaying their tale of woe about this strange new malady that was robbing them of their energy and attacking their bodies with aches and pains. According […]

This quick, simple, and healthy vegetable side dish is perfect for weeknights or even when special guests are invited for dinner. This healthy recipe consists of organic baby carrots tossed with fresh chopped sage, orange peel, then roasted, finished with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, and topped with roasted pumpkin seed kernels. This healthy […]

Is toxic exposure to mold a significant problem in this country? Absolutely. While not the only source of mold exposure, poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is likely the most common culprit. As the housing market continues to age, the percentage of homes with dangerous levels of mold present is ever-growing, especially in warm, humid climates […]

The importance of breastfeeding to the health and welfare of babies is a topic that most of us are familiar with, but there may be even more to it than many people are aware of. Ongoing research continues to uncover new insights that make breastfeeding a much better choice. One particular insight that may come […]