More than 70 million Americans suffer from irregularity or some other digestive disorder. This article reports that there is a new aid to “regularity” in the form of tiny, little, microscopic bugs called “friendly bacteria.”
The way we live in our homes determines how we use energy, how much waste we produce, how much water we consume, how many chemicals we use, how intense our pesticide input is and the degree of land consumption. Even if we do not see and understand all interconnections, we all contribute every day to the worldwide environmental degradation.
Since 1994, US law has permitted a number of over-the-counter herbal remedies to be labeled as “dietary supplements.” This article discuses the fact these supplements are not regulated by the FDA, there is little or no scientific evidence that they actually work and that the best approach to them is “buyer beware.”
It is no longer a major illness, the common flu, but we all want to get rid of it as soon as possible once we have gotten it. Even more annoying is when this flu you have just doesn’t seem to go away, no matter what you try, it could even bring you down mentally if it just refuses to leave your body. Of course there has been great improvements in the cures that there are for this common cold in the form of medicines but most of these really don’t do anything else than suppress the …
A trigger point can be thought of as a muscle protection mechanism, whichstiffens the muscle in order to limit range of motion, triggered by injury, overuse,and adrenaline-all phenomena in which modern humans excel. Resultant stiffeningor spasms of muscles cause blood stagnation, nutrient loss, and buildup of toxins.Such protection can become chronic and painful and can activate other triggerpoints, spreading pain and disability like an infection.
Bringing essential oils into the office can bring benefits in a greater number of ways than people anticipate. But sometimes, co-workers object to the scent, so what does one do then? Here are some ideas to help.
Dr. Arnold Leonard and Dr. Dan Saltzman, University of Minnesota Researchers, have found a source of immune support in a place they didn’t expect it: fruit and herb seed oils. With a combined 30 years of cancer research between them, Drs. Saltzman and Leonard had spent a long time searching for the best way to boost the body’s immune response. After testing dozens of different options, they skeptically tried a combination of cold-pressed fruit and herb seed oils. The initial lab results showed that the oils provided the effective level of immune support the doctors were hoping to find. They were excited, but remained hesitant.
Can herbal teas help you relax and even strengthen your immune system? This article discusses 3 herbal teas that can do just this … and even more.
As we grow older, our bones tend to become less dense, which weakens their structure and can lead to osteoporosis. This article provides 5 important and easy-to-follow tips that can help keep this serious disease at bay.
Have you ever tried a detoxification diet? This article explains what a detox diet is and the foods you will need to eat in order to cleanse your body and rid it of those nasty toxins that are so prevalent in society today.