Heal yourself naturally with holistic medicine and homeopathic remedies. Latest news and science for alternative treatments.
By Catherine J. Frompovich Antioxidant value of foods is a nutrient quantification many folks probably are not familiar with, but ought to be. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC), as it is called, may be more important to know, especially now, in these times of cellular…
By Mandy Froelich In many countries, the cultivation and use of marijuana hold a stigma. Within the next week, this will no longer be the case in Israel. Researchers with pharmaceutical companies are taking advantage of increased access to marijuana by studying the plant’s uses…
By Emma Fiala An 81-year-old man, who has not yet been identified, managed to shrink his tumors in half after being diagnosed with lung cancer and refusing traditional cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation. The man, who previously smoked around 18 cigarettes per day…
By Aaron Kesel A survey on cannabidiol (CBD) usage found that women are more likely than men to use CBD; and once they start using it they quit traditional forms of big pharma painkillers like Tylenol, ibuprofen, and Vicodin, Forbes reported. Brightfield Group, a cannabis…
By Lisa Egan As more people seek safe, natural remedies for health concerns – and as more states legalize medical cannabis – interest in cannabidiol (commonly known as “CBD”) is growing. In case you don’t know much about CBD and how it works, here’s a summary: CBD is…
By Sara Tipton CBD oil (cannabidiol oil) is proving itself as more than just a fad. It seems like everyone, from athletes to everyday busy moms, and even veterinarians are using it as a natural and safe holistic treatment for a variety of ailments. Many…
By Susan Boskey With the Super Bowl coming up this next weekend, something surprising happened. The organization called Acreage Holdings with John Boehner (former US House Speaker) on the Board of Directors, submitted a 30 second commercial expressing the value of families having access to…
By Sara Tipton Not everyone is on board with the flu shot once winter rolls around. If you are one of those who doesn’t want to get the shot, this guide is for you! It is possible to boost your immune system naturally and give…
By Lisa Egan As more people seek natural remedies for health problems – and as more states legalize medical marijuana – interest in cannabidiol (commonly known as “CBD”) is growing. It’s about time because CBD is a fascinating compound that has tremendous therapeutic value. The list of…
By Sara Tipton Echinacea is perhaps most widely used as an herbal remedy to help fight off colds or the flu once ill. It’s often used in a tea or as a supplement to boost the body’s natural immune system, yet it has even more…
By Alex Pietrowski With the movement to legalize cannabis for medical and recreational purposes, scientists are able to look more closely at the unique components of this plant, learning evermore about the positive effects it can have on our physical and mental health. A recent…
By Jeremiah Johnson Mullein is a pretty easy herb to come by. It grows in “waste” places; that is to say, in arid, rocky, or sandy soil without many nutrients. It is a pretty common sight all over the United States and is actually considered a…
By Sara Tipton, Ready Nutrition It always seems like this time of year brings the stomach flu along with all of the other viruses floating around in public. But there are simple things you can do to prevent yourself from getting sick, and there are…
By Sofia Adamson Cannabidiol (CBD) is the critical non-psychoactive, therapeutic chemical that’s present in strains of the hemp and cannabis plants. The compound is a cannabinoid, one of more than 100 rare substances that engage with the human body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system plays…
By Lisa Egan Many people have heard of frankincense because it has a long history in myth and folk medicine, especially in India and in African countries. In the Bible, frankincense is one of three gifts that the wise men offered to the infant Jesus, possibly because…
By Sara Tipton Arnica is an herbal medicine known for its healing properties. Whether your entire basement is filled with canned foods and enough water to survive the apocalypse or you simply keep a first aid kit in your car “just in case,” you should consider…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP About Essential Oils for Asthma Asthma is a severe lung disease that makes breathing significantly difficult. Sufferers may experience attacks of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma medications can help control symptoms during an asthma attack; however, these drugs…
By Sara Tipton Turmeric seems like it just popped into existence within the past few years; however, it is widely used as a spice in both Asia and the Middle East. It also has some proven health benefits that make it an effective supplement. Many…
By Sara Tipton Deemed a useless plant by many, nettle is often avoided and weeded out of yards because it can be annoying and irritating. But after being the subject of several studies, nettle has begun to prove its worth. While you may curse the plant for the…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Anxiety is a common psychiatric disorder where a person often fears being in social situations. Treatments like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs can lead to side effects such as agitation, irritability, aggressiveness, and more anxiety. As a result, patients may turn to alternative…
