By Brandon Turbeville and Heather Callaghan You may know bergamot best from the tea flavor Earl Grey; but bergamot essential oil offers so much more! Bergamot fruit is a time-honored, exquisitely fragranced orange that now comes mainly from Italy and the Ivory Coast of Africa. The word…
By Brandon Turbeville and Heather Callaghan By now you are probably familiar with acidophilus, if nothing else, then from celebrity endorsed probiotic yogurt commercials. That’s because this friendly strain of bacteria has made it into the big leagues of scientific and media acceptance, stemming perhaps…
You’ve been taking steps to live a more natural lifestyle and making a lot of headway. Your home is greener, you’re driving less and composting has become a regular thing. But there’s still a lingering lifestyle change that hasn’t been made yet – cleaning up…
Natural Blaze The following is a handy guide to following the Paleo diet – the paleolithic diet closest to what we think our ancient ancestors enjoyed. It focuses on protein from grassfed and healthy meats, healthy fats, vegetables, most fruits and eschews processed food/beverages, grains,…
By Dr. Scott Graves The Consciousness or Emotional Factors of Vitiligo – Part 4 Every disease or health problem has consciousness. What this means is that there are very specific emotions, thoughts and belief systems that contribute to someone having vitiligo. The mind is far…
By Dr. Scott Graves Chinese Medicine – Healing Vitiligo with Ancient Health Wisdom – Part 3 Bai Dian Feng or White Patches Wind or White Enemy Wind, as it is know in Chinese is the modern equivalent of vitiligo. The Chinese have been helping people…
By Dr. Scott Graves Whole Food Supplementation – Helping the Body Heal Vitiligo Naturally and Produce Pigmentation – Part 2 In the first part of the series we discussed the basic physical health practices that are needed to give your body the foundation to promote…
Symbolic representation of Vitiligo By Dr. Scott Graves Have you been told that you can’t heal from this condition? Has this condition had a major impact in how you live your life? When you look outside of Western medicine, not only is there promise of…
By Kelly Bryant This isn’t to say all cotton is bad. As Zaroff points out in the video above, cotton has great benefits when grown organically. However, according to the 2011 Textile Exchange Farm & Fiber Report, approximately 151,079 metric tons were grown on 802,047 acres…
By Gaye Levy One day, a few years ago, I happened to notice that my husband Shelly was wearing a long sleeved shirt on a hot summer day. When I questioned him, he gave be a funny look then rolled up his sleeve to show…
By Dr. Scott Graves This is Part 2 in a two-part skin cancer series. In part one, Scott wrote that “The Sun Is Not Causing Your Skin Cancer” and referenced this Huffington Post article. CAN THE MIND CREATE CANCER? What drives someone emotionally/internally to get…
Dr. Scott Graves Recently, this article in the Huffington Post was published warning us about the ravages of skin cancer, the sun, tanning beds and modern treatments. The article’s intent appears to show the world the harsh reality of skin cancer treatment, the harm of…
U.S. adults with the skin condition spent over $29 billion in out-of-pocket health costs in 2012 WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Eczema isn’t just a painful, chronic problem for many — it’s a big drain on the pocketbook, too, a new study finds….
by Tess Pennington I was talking with my sister the other day and she mentioned that her toddler started getting small patches of eczema on her arm. Now, what kind of auntie would I be if I didn’t whip up a batch of soothing eczema cream…
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…
By Jesse Cannone Fingernails and disease don’t go together in most minds… but they should. Your fingernails can give you valuable health warnings and signal the presence of serious disease. Take a good long look at your nails. Hold a hand level with your nose…
Could grandma’s chicken soup really be the antidote for modern ills? Sally Fallon Morell, author of the best selling Nourishing Traditions cookbook, teams up with Dr. Kaayla Daniel, PhD clinical nutritionist in a new book, Nourishing Broth-An Old Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World. Both…
By Natural Blaze Skin pigment renders sun’s UV radiation harmless using projectiles Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and other institutions have worked out how the pigment of the skin manages to protect the body from the sun’s dangerous UV rays. The skin pigment converts…
This is an easy DIY beauty mask that I like to do once every couple weeks. It really brightens up the complexion and is great for people with rosacea, redness, or acne. It’s also great for diminishing the appearance of dark circles. Related: More health…
Coffee is good for more than just waking you up in the morning! Take a look at this list and find the perfect recycling tips and tricks so you can enjoy your coffee again – even after you’ve finished enjoying your morning cup of Joe!…
