Progesterone is the World’s Best Kept Hormone Secret
Progesterone may be the overlooked steroid hormone, but without it there can be no hormonal balance and no homeostasis. Optimal levels of progesterone are essential for the maintenance and balance of our internal terrain. When we have managed to reach a state of homeostasis, we live the good life and feel full of energy and […]
Natural Remedies for Skin Rashes
Skin rash is a common term that describes an outbreak of red bumps on the body that changes the texture of the skin. A skin rash can be the result of many different conditions, ranging from allergies to infections. This article addresses how to naturally and effectively treat common skin rashes, especially those that are caused […]
Top Six Herbs to Improve Circulation
The heart is the most important organ in the body, and an optimal circulatory system is essential to cardiovascular health. Fortunately there exist many medicinal plants that have been proven through centuries of use to nourish and improve circulation and tone damaged veins. This article will cover six plants (four of them trees) that have […]
Fibromyalgia Can Be Managed Naturally
Fibromyalgia is classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. Other core features of the disorder include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness. There is also a significant correlation of fibromyalgia to irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. The criteria for a diagnosis […]
Ginger Eases Aches and Pains
A daily dose of ginger can naturally reduce muscle pain by up to 25%, according to research by the University of Georgia. Whether you’ve overdone it on the treadmill, spent all day gardening, or simply strained yourself spring cleaning, ginger is a safe and effective way to reduce common muscle aches. How did ginger […]
Olive Oil Cuts Stroke Risk
Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil could reduce your risk of having a stroke by more than 40% according to a French study, published in the journal Neurology. Olive oil has previously been identified as having many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of many cancers, being effective against HER-2 breast cancer, […]
Seven big reasons why cantaloupe belongs on your table
Cantaloupe and other melons are the most easily digested food there is, leaving the stomach in just 10 to 15 minutes and requiring no enzyme production on our part. While most foods drag us down by the effort needed to digest them, cantaloupe is uplifting and provides instant and sustainable energy. But that’s not all […]
Minimizing Your Cravings
Think before you eat. Sounds like good advice, but the war between the mind and the tastebud won’t be won by a catchy phrase. No, the power to overcome will be a mix of energy between what you know to do and your will. So, that being said, what’s up with ‘20 minutes?’ “Most [cravings] go away […]
Three big reasons why butter is better
Whether you’re baking goodies or eating your morning toast, butter is clearly the better choice because of its health benefits and delicious taste. It was the choice of our ancestors when heart disease and high cholesterol were virtually unknown, and today research is documenting what those folks instinctively knew. Here are reasons why butter is […]
Is stress behind your weight gain?
Stress is commonly associated with weight loss, and those of us who are a little chubby are often secretly hoping for a stressful episode to help us shed a few pounds. Unfortunately, the fact is that most people are more likely to respond to stress with weight gain. How does stress make you gain weight? […]
