This time of year is the middle of cold and flu season. Studies show that even short term use of antiobiotics can disrupt the body's own natural gut flora. This can lead to antibiotic resistance. Thankfully, "natural antibiotics"and healing foods have been used for centuries. Like my grandmother, I rely on a healthy diet and lifestyle and DIY [...]
Traditionally, beets were celebrated for their leaves. After some time, people started paying more attention to beetroots due to a number of provided benefits. For example, beetroots can be used in various forms for cooking. We can eat them raw, boiled, and baked. People add beetroots to juice drinks to get many of the benefits of the [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate the season with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share loads of healthy and delicious holiday goodies, gifts and “good stuff“ that will help [...]
Most of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives and while it can be uncomfortable and even debilitating, this problem is often short lived and is something we can manage ourselves without having to take a trip to the doctor. The trick is to know how best to deal with this discomfort [...]
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the powers of positive and negative ions and in particular, the fact that negative doesn’t necessary equate to bad and neither should you take positive to necessarily mean good. Negative ions can in fact make you feel good and having an understanding of the effects that they have on [...]
Too many of us know--all too well--the pain and suffering that comes with having arthritis. Or we have loved ones who do. In my own family, my father, grandparents, aunts and uncles all talk about their chronic arthritis pain and swap tips and folk remedies with each other. Some remedies helped a little--and some did not. My dear Aunt Mamie often swears that [...]
Don’t you wish you had affordable short-cuts to make healthy living easier? Are you tired of trying to make a Whole Foods lifestyle work on a Trader Joe’s budget? I get it. You want the best for your family. You want to raise healthy kids, have strong immune systems, be more fit and energetic, and be [...]
One aspect of the menopause that many women find debilitating in particular, is to have their regular sleep pattern interrupted. Whilst the signs and symptoms that display themselves as a result of going through the menopause are varied, the most common issues are hot flashes and night sweats, which can hinder your chances of a good night’s [...]
If you are always tired, there are plenty of reasons why this may be true for you. In today’s overbooked culture, many people are suffering from chronic tiredness. The good news is that it is possible to make a few lifestyle changes and re-energize your life. Top Reasons You Are Tired There are multiple reasons for [...]
Guest post by Ali Lawrence The Narrow-Leafed Tea Tree, also known as Melaleuca alternifolia grows in Australia, and its derivative, tea tree oil, has become quite popular. There’s good reason for this — tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial agent, and it has a wide variety of uses. Don’t let the name fool you, though. It may [...]
Guest post by Emily Hunter The eyes are the windows to the soul, or at least that's what everyone's heard. That's largely a matter of opinion. For your doctor, however, the eyes can be windows into the rest of your body. While eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts can be, of course, seen through an eye [...]
Guest post by Kate Flannery “Smoking helps me manage stress,” most smokers would say. However, one day, smoking might not be that fulfilling to you anymore. Over the course of time, you will start noticing numerous problems caused by this unhealthy habit, including sagging skin, premature aging, damaged teeth or reduced athletic ability. Now, the question is [...]
You'll always find a bottle of apple cider vinegar in my home! Apple cider vinegar dates back to ancient times and was used by cultures that include the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. It’s well known for its uses in salad dressings and marinades, but did you know it’s also an amazing health tonic as well? Hippocrates, [...]
You don’t need expensive products to achieve beautiful skin. Lying right in your kitchen are the perfect ingredients you need to make healthy recipes for a variety of skin issues. Best of all, they’re straight from the earth and good for you. If you’ve ever squinted at the list of ingredients on skincare products because the [...]
Lymphedema can be quite uncomfortable and hard to manage at times. Many doctors prescribe medications as well as different ways to manage it, however they do not help in reducing the lymphedema effects. Below are five natural ways to combat lymphedema and relieve the symptoms. 1. Healthy Diet Replace unhealthy foods with those that are [...]
