How to grow medicinal mushrooms at home
Grow medicinal mushrooms at home, always have plenty and save money! It is a simple process but one that requires months or even years of waiting, so the time to get started is now. There are 6 steps to growing mushrooms in logs starting with plug spawn, which are capsules containing mushroom spores. This article […]
Iodine and Its Health Benefits
There is a silent epidemic of iodine deficiency occurring in America. For several decades, the primary source of this critical mineral has been iodized table salt. Because of the mantra to avoid salt, people have stopped reaching for the salt shaker. Even if they defied the diet police and salted their food, researchers found in […]
CoQ10 May Help Reduce the Aches & Back Pain from Statins
Almost 32 million Americans take a statin drug such as Lipitor, Crestor or Zocor to help manage their high cholesterol. Unfortunately, many people who take them say they felt much better before they started taking statin drugs. The reason behind this is that statins create side effects like headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and more because […]
Slow Heavy Menstrual Flow Naturally
Are you among the millions of women who want to know how to slow heavy menstrual flow? Has heavy bleeding and cramping become the norm for you? Many women experience blood loss and cramping severe enough to make it impossible to maintain a normal daily schedule. When menstrual discomfort becomes this intense, it is referred […]
Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Soap Ruin Your Immune System
As far back as 2007, the prestigious Harvard Health Letter reported that regular soap and water is just as effective at cleansing hands of bacteria as antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer, and it does it without devastating your immune system as antibacterial products do. Apparently nobody was listening though, because bottles of hand sanitizer and […]
Fava Beans Raise Hormone Levels Naturally
A few years ago I had a student who complained that she was being driven crazy with hot flashes and did not want to go on hormone therapy. She decided to come see me professionally. I spoke with her and quizzed her about her diet. She had been following our health program exactly. I figured […]
Stop Using Antiperspirant to Treat Excessive Sweating
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. According to the National Institutes of Health, excessive sweating affects up to three percent of the United States population. Despite its seeming prevalance however, fewer than 40 percent of those afflicted seek medical help, most likely due to embarrassment. If you struggle with excessive sweating and are […]
Spirulina is Powerful Cancer Fighting Food
Are you looking for a powerful, cancer-fighting food? Tiny single-cell organisms known as spirulina, were designed by nature 3.6 billion years ago. Spirulina generated the oxygen we have in our atmosphere and created an environment that allowed all higher forms of life to evolve into the rich diversity we find on earth today. Just think what it would mean […]
Want to Get Rid of Brain Fog? Try SuperBrain Yoga!
Want to lift brain fog and get in a better mood? Try SuperBrain Yoga! This simple exercise with unusual results was recently revealed in a Los Angeles CBS News report. The exercise has an MD, a Yale neurobiologist, an occupational therapist, educators, and parents endorsing it. The results of SuperBrain Yoga are improved mental and emotional […]
Six Herbs that Help Heal Lungs and Throat
Several age-old remedies exist to heal lungs and throat while relieving a nagging cough. Here are the six top remedies that heal lungs and throat, including two popular European medicinal herbs (coltsfoot and mullein) and four plants from Chinese medicine. Balloon Flower – Platycodon grandiflorus (Campanulaceae) A heavy bloomer with star-shaped flowers, Balloon Flower is […]
Natural treatment for fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex condition estimated to affect 3 to 6 million people in the United States. Until the late 20th century, the disorder was not even recognized. Even today, a person with fibromyalgia may suffer needlessly, finding it hard to get a concrete diagnosis from a physician. Mainstream medicine offers treatment such […]
Herbs and Essential Oils for Fungal Infections
Anti- fungal herbs and essential oils are the perfect treatment for fungal infections that occur anywhere on the body. Though the usual place for them is the skin, fungal infections can also infect the lungs, internal organs, throat and mouth. We are probably more attuned to thinking about bacterial or viral infections, but it is […]
Improve Your Digestion with Sequential Eating
Does eating fruit or vegetables give you indigestion? Or maybe you’re tired of spending money on Rolaids or Prilosec. The bottom line is that more than half of Americans suffer from some kind of digestive issue and are not getting the full benefits from the foods they eat. One simple solution that has worked for […]
Too Much Calcium Makes Brittle Bones
Calcium makes brittle bones! Are you thinking “How can that be? I was told to drink three glasses of milk to get the calcium I need for strong bones…how did I end up with osteoporosis?” You are not alone; an estimated 10 million Americans – 8 million women and 2 million men – have osteoporosis. Another […]
Natural Treatment for Asthma and COPD
If you have asthma and/or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) you probably spend a lot of time using various inhalers and nebulizers. Many times these contain glucocorticoids (steroids). Some of the major side effects of long term steroid use include: cataracts, osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, weight gain with dramatic increase in abdominal fat, Type 2 diabetes […]
Soybean Pros and Cons
While soybean products can be a healthy part of a vegetarian or traditional diet, there are several pitfalls to watch out for. One factor is whether the soybeans are genetically modified. Another is where they were grown (some companies who pose as organic purveyors refuse to disclose their sources). Especially important in considering soybean pros […]
