Honey is so much more than just a natural sweetener. This potent superfood has a long history of being used as a natural remedy due to its health-boosting properties. Honey can be used to treat a number of ailments and health conditions ranging anywhere from soothing an upset stomach to curing skin infections and even … Continue reading Honey is medicine: 4 Scientifically proven perks to using Nature’s sweetener
How pH levels are connected to cancer risk
Understanding the pH levels in your body is very simple: the lower the reading, the more acidic; the higher the reading, the more alkaline. And, although pH levels will fluctuate in your body according to meals, exercise, stress, hormones, sleep and and a variety of other factors, a healthy and balanced saliva pH should ‘ideally’ … Continue reading How pH levels are connected to cancer risk
How often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Source: How often Should You Wash Your Hair? by Dr. Edward Group Washing your hair seems like a straightforward thing: lather, rinse, repeat. But ask five people and they probably all wash their hair at different frequencies — and may not even be sure if they should wash more or less often. Washing too frequently can … Continue reading How often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Clinical massage and guided imagery are low-cost alternatives to treating anxiety and insomnia
A massage can help improve your flexibility, relieve pain, or reduce pain caused by various factors. Now, according to a study, both clinical massage and guided imagery can also be used as low-cost alternatives to conventional medical treatment for individuals who suffer from anxiety, insomnia, or pain. Can a clinical massage and guided imagery help relieve anxiety? The … Continue reading Clinical massage and guided imagery are low-cost alternatives to treating anxiety and insomnia
Try these natural solutions for genital herpes
Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S., affecting at least 12 percent of Americans aged 14 to 19, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unfortunately, it’s also a condition that has no known cure, which puts a lot of people — especially those who are … Continue reading Try these natural solutions for genital herpes
Acupressure therapy can be used to restore hormonal balance; here are some acupressure points to try
In your neck is a small butterfly-shaped gland that regulates your hormones and controls the metabolic processes of your body. This organ is your thyroid gland, and it normally produces just the right amount of your hormones to keep your body functioning properly. If your thyroid gland produces too little or too many hormones, you … Continue reading Acupressure therapy can be used to restore hormonal balance; here are some acupressure points to try
Death by sepsis reduced by 87% with progressive vitamin C treatment
Septicemia, or sepsis, is a frighteningly common infection that claims the lives of nearly 700 Americans each day. It occurs when an infection that you already have – for example, in your lungs, urinary tract, or elsewhere – spurs a chain reaction that spreads through your body. When it’s not treated quickly enough, it can … Continue reading Death by sepsis reduced by 87% with progressive vitamin C treatment
Natural flu remedies and preventatives you need to know
When flu season comes around, there are many treatments you can use to prevent and treat flu infections. Among these treatments are a number of remedies and preventives that can help you combat colds and flu naturally. Why not use these natural flu remedies to protect yourself during flu season? (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Elderberry syrup The … Continue reading Natural flu remedies and preventatives you need to know
What are adaptogens and why are they so unique as natural remedies?
People can’t get enough of the word “adaptogen” these days: It’s heard everywhere, from juice bars to lifestyle blogs. However, as the world is starting to take note of the many benefits of adaptogens, it’s also a great time to understand this emerging buzzword and how exactly it can benefit a person. To learn how an adaptogen … Continue reading What are adaptogens and why are they so unique as natural remedies?
Medicinal wildflowers to harvest when hiking
Being knowledgeable about medicinal plants is important for every prepper. Medicinal plants are safer and more effective than drug medications. Here are some of the medicinal wildflowers you may encounter when hiking, so harvest them: Evening primrose: Every part of the evening primrose plant can be used for medicinal purposes. The seeds of this plant contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an … Continue reading Medicinal wildflowers to harvest when hiking
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