Popcorn is probably one of the most favorite snacks whether it’s at a ball game, watching TV or playing cards. In fact, popcorn remnants were found in the American Southwest dating back 2,500 years ago and in Peru and Mexico, as old as 5,000. I guess that makes it a favorite, right? But, is it […]
Everyone loves a good pickle, and not just a pregnant woman. As most of you know a pickle starts out as a cucumber. They are technically a fruit related to the melon and squash plant families. The pickle history dates back to 2030 B.C. when it has been said they were preserved by people living […]
There has always been a significant meaning for Frankincense in Christianity. It is believed to be one of the gifts offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. This fragrant resin is transformed into an essential oil that’s valued in aromatherapy and natural health, as well as in religious practice. This oil is […]
What! Toxins in my Toothpaste?
July 11, 2017Did you know that the average American uses about 20 gallons of toothpaste over the course of their lifetime? You may not intentionally swallow it, but the chemicals in the toothpaste can make their way into your bloodstream as your mouth has an absorption efficiency rate of more than 90%. Maybe we’d better consider what […]
Ashwagandha is quickly gaining popularity in the U.S. as an incredibly healthy herb with centuries-old medicinal qualities. This herb has a long list of attributes to its credit and one is its use as an adaptogen, meaning that it helps you manage stress. When ashwagandha is translated in Sanskrit it means “smell of the horse”. […]
Ginger oil has anti-inflammatory properties that make it one of the most potent home remedies you can use to relieve pain and motion sickness. Ginger oil is extracted from fresh ginger root and offers whole-body benefits and much, much more. It’s warm, spicy and energizing with a pungent and peculiar looking underground rhizome. This perennial […]
Alpha Lipoic Acid Outperforms Chemo
July 6, 2017The nutrient alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is virtually an unknown nutrient. This is a sulfur containing chemical produced in plants and animals that has been shown to have remarkable abilities to regenerate other major anti-oxidants and protect the body from oxidative stress. Research shows that ALA has the potential to outperform chemotherapy in its ability […]
Cancers and Ailments of The Reproductive System
July 5, 2017Sterility has another name: infertility. The article I recently read by Francis Paterno from the Philippines is on the reproductive system. He also has his own website called www.healthphilippines.com. He says this is the inability of either the male or the female to reproduce and might be caused by a lot of exposure to x-ray, […]
Essential Oil of Sandalwood in Fighting Cancer
July 4, 2017The sandalwood trees are fragrant giant trees that are found across Southeast Asia. They have an earthy aroma with a tinge of sweetness and a hint of fruit. One of the local experts in Ayurvedic medicine says that deep within the heartwood of these trees is a precious substance that has been used by traditional […]
You’ve probably heard the quote “Digging in the soil is good for the soul. ”Our connections with nature and the natural world, has tended to be severed by modern living today. Our connection to the land is essential for our health and happiness. Gardening seems to have a connection to giving us some health benefits. […]
