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by Catherine J. Frompovich The New Scientist Health published a rather interesting article regarding a thousand-year-old, 9th century Anglo-Saxon ‘antibiotic’ remedy for curing an eye disease, the stye. The amazing aspect of the story, in my opinion, is that modern scientists are figuratively ‘gassed’ about…
By Heather Callaghan An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depression with 70 percent of them not responding to initial therapy – can Rhodiola help? It’s been lauded as nature’s anti-depressant, energizer and as a favorite adaptogen. Adaptogen being the kind of substance that increases…
By The Healist Anyone who has walked in a forest knows by common sense the beauty of it. It’s why some people choose to live in forests, or next to them, and why other people travel thousands of miles to stand in Redwood forests, or…
by Gaye Levy Something that concerns every single one of us is how we will deal with health issues in the event modern medicine and Western doctors are no longer available to keep us well. This goes far beyond current health woes because, as you…
Natural Blaze A video [below] uploaded by Lincoln Horsley shows what is supposed to be the THC component of cannabis weakening cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact. [do_widget id=text-16] Description: Since 1974 studies have shown that cannabis has anti-tumor effects. The results of the…
Survivors who took large, daily dose of prescription-only capsules showed less decline in heart function WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — High doses of omega-3 fatty acids may protect against further damage in heart attack patients, a preliminary study suggests. The research included 374…
by Anna Hunt Sometimes, the best things come in small packages. Nutrient-dense seeds are finally starting to get the attention that they deserve. Packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber and lots of minerals and vitamins, the following seven super seeds are an ideal addition to…
By Crystal Davis, Elephant Journal Until a few years ago, honey and lemon drinks were something I bought in a packet from the chemist when in the death-throes of a full blown flu. Naturally, those little packets didn’t help much, so I was skeptical when…
by Tess Pennington Chances are that America’s most recent health trend is one you were given as a child. Think back to when you were ill, what was the one of the first things your mother made to help you feel better? That’s right, hot soup. [do_widget…
by Sheleana Aiyana, Young and Raw Ingredients: 1-2 cups water (room temp or hot water are both fine based on preference) 1 lemon, juiced and sliced 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. aloe vera 1 tsp. honey is optional for sweetener and antibacterial properties…
Arny Bustamante, Prevent Disease Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, usually due to an infection, caused by a virus or bacteria. It kills millions every year and is a very common cause of death in the elderly. However, a greater percentage of young healthy adults…
Caterpillar Fungus Store, Central Lhasa – ERIK TORNER By Paul Fassa, Real Farmacy Cordyceps burst into the media spotlight in 1993 when a team of Chinese women’s track and field runners broke nine world records at the Chinese National Games in Beijing. Initially, the Chinese team was suspected…
A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to Penn State food scientists. The research could lead to treatments for oral cancer, as well as other types of cancer. Earlier studies had…
Lesley Tierra, Planet Herbs Too often we find Western herbs pigeon-holed into convenient commercialized boxes. While this expands people’s interest in natural healing, it also limits herbs to one particular application such as echinacea for colds, hawthorn for the heart, St. John’s wort for depression,…
by Gaye Levy Once you move beyond the basic, everyday essential oils that we all know and love, it becomes time to explore some of the more esoteric oils that solve specific ailments. In my own exploration of essential oils, a specific ailment high on…
By Real Farmacy One of the most insidious ways of ruining you or your partner’s holistic health lifestyles is by snoring. We all know how essential it is to get the right amount of sleep, and if you’re constantly awoken or kept awake by your…
By Christine M. Dionese, L.Ac, MSTOM, Naturalhealth365 Searching for more delicious ways to add minerals and essential fatty acids to your culinary repertoire? Look no further than the crunchy pepita, popularly known as pumpkin seed. This potent superfood boasts hard-to-get, essential minerals such as zinc,…
by Lisa Egan Versatile, flavorful, and therapeutic, ginger is quite a wonder plant. The rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, ginger is indigenous to southern China. It eventually spread to the Spice Islands, other parts of Asia, and then to West Africa and the Caribbean. In…
By Higher Perspective Ah, the liver. One of our most impressive organs. Our livers never rest. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our livers are trying to detoxify and neutralize all the harmful crap we put into our bodies….
by Gaye Levy Essential oils have taken the prepper world by storm and with good reason. For a relatively low cost, a few bottles of carefully selected essential oils can resolve a myriad of first aid woes, not the least of which are colds and…
