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By Adrian Newman, B.A. Sometimes one topic can steer an entire conversation. Recently, I was out to dinner with some friends. And when it came to ordering some wine, one of them—a wine lover—refused. You see, Kelly’s burning stomach pain was recently diagnosed as a stomach…
By Tina Lockhart The popularity of essential oils has made them the go-to natural remedies for pain, inflammation, infection, hormone imbalance, and to calm nerves without causing severe side effects. Knowing which oil works best for which ailment is key in having a good and quick…
Natural Blaze Blueberry vinegar restored the memory and cognitive ability of mice with induced amnesia, American Chemical Society reports Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, robbing them of their ability to think, remember and live as they once did. In the search for new ways…
By Healthtips Now Pine bark extract, is derived from the Pinus pinaster plant. It is loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds (OPCs), which are responsible for most of its effects. The same ingredient can be found in the skin of peanuts, grapeseeds, and witch hazel bark. Studies show that…
Thyme is a powerful and effective disinfectant and can be used both externally (as a wash) and internally to help fight off infection. One of the best herbal cold remedies, it is often used to help ward off colds and as a rinse to treat…
By Jake Van Der Borne Aromatherapy Scents for Emotional Balance Specific scents are helpful for different issues; someone who is dealing with depression may need an energizing aroma while an anxious person would benefit from more calming, soothing smells. In some cases, certain scents are…
If you talk about health issues on social media, you know that people have rabid opinions about these subjects. We’re not sure why people get so bent out of shape about these issues, but the proper way to address the health of you or your…
By Healthtips Now Avocado face masks are an amazing source of nutrients and one of the best masks that you can use on your skin. The fruit avocado is packed with unsaturated fats and vitamins that work wonders for people who have sensitive or dry…
While the holiday season can be a wonderful time of celebration and connection, few of us get through it without experiencing some level of stress. Emotions can run high around the holidays and expectations higher still. You may feel pressure to entertain, cook a big…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP A cough combined with nasal congestion is, simply put, annoying. These symptoms often accompany the common cold, but they also occur with allergies. An alternative to sugary cough syrups, one can use essential oils like lemon, frankincense, lavender, etc, as a vapor rub or as…
By Jeremiah Johnson Following Benjamin Franklin’s saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” you can bolster your chances to avoid the headaches of cold and flu season by an intake of Vitamin C. Every article I have written on supplements I…
By Brent Chittenden Chamomile tea, also known as manzanilla tea, is an herbal tea made from a plant in the Asteraceae family. It usually comes from one of two varieties of the chamomile plant—German chamomile and Roman chamomile—and has numerous health benefits due to the presence…
By Healthtips Now Curcuma mask: Benefits and recipe Curcuma is highly valued and used in Ayurveda for thousands of years and has a triple role. It is used as a spice, a medicine, but also as the main ingredient for skin care. This effective mask…
By Jason Erickson Science is once again documenting much of what the natural health community has touted for ages. In this case, it’s the power of garlic to aid in healing even chronic infections. Of course we at Natural Blaze have provided a veritable mountain…
By Mae Chan As a natural traditional Chinese medicine, Galla Chinensis has been widely used since ancient times for its astringency, stypticity, detoxification, and antibacterial activity. In a new finding, researchers in China report that active ingredients in the herb could one day lead to…
By Alex Pietrowski We really just don’t know what the long-term, generational effects of such widespread use of ADHD medications will be on our society and the individuals who’ve been taking these meds their whole lives. There have never been long-term studies because the medications…
By Joe Battaglia In South America, Yerba Mate has been grown and taken medicinally for centuries. Researchers have shown that use of the herb over an extended period had significant effects on body weight and weight gain and was associated with lower levels of blood…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP 5x More Effective Than Cough Medicine – This Overlooked Fruit Will Be Your Favorite New Cough Remedy Pineapple Juice for Cough: Effective Homemade Cough Remedies Pineapple is a delicious, nutrient-dense tropical fruit with a lot of health benefits. But when it comes…
By Anna Hunt “Heavy metal toxicity—from metals such as mercury, aluminum, copper, cadmium, nickel, arsenic, and lead—represents one of the greatest threats to our health and well-being.” ~ Anthony William, author of Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal Heavy metals…
By Mae Chan Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years to help the body deal with stress. Extracts from Ashwagandha root helps normalize levels of serum thyroid hormones, suggests a new pilot study from India. Ashwagandha also known commonly as…
