Six Herbs that Help Heal Lungs and Throat

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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

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spinach Does More than Build Muscles

Popeye was the poster boy for spinach. He could swallow down a can of it and be able to knock out Bluto who was twice his size. Popeye was probably pretty healthy too, avoiding the pitfalls of aging and disease that come from a diet lacking in flavonoids and other nutrients found in spinach. Look […]

Toxic Metal In Multivitamins?

Toxic metal in multivitamins? We tend to think that some is good but more is better. But thinking like could be harmful to your health when it comes to picking out a multivitamin or even  just having a glass of water. An article recently written by George Brewer from the University of Michigan Medical School […]

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