Toss, turn, yawn, stretch, shift, toss some more – but you just can’t get to sleep. When you prepared for bedtime, you were so tired you thought you might fall asleep brushing your teeth. But the clock face flashes 1 o’clock in the morning and you’re still not asleep. If this is a…
Anxiety symptoms can leave a person debilitated and fearful of even leaving their home. The feeling itself can really have a major impact on overall well-being. Especially for those who suffer at a chronic level and have to deal with it on a regular basis. It can cause exhaustion, and negatively impact one’s qualify of…
A virus is a different creature to bacteria. Some people find viruses “scarier” because antibiotics have no effect on them. The interesting thing is that certain herbs do have an antiviral action, and many of these are widely available. Here are just a few. Lemon Balm In Germany, the antiviral effects of lemon balm…
If you feel tired, exhausted, or fatigued most of the time, there is a good chance you may have a vitamin deficiency. Or perhaps you need a little help to get your body back on track. Using herbs to give you an energy boost and support your body’s natural processes is a great way to…
Cancer development is complicated. There is no hard and fast rule that determines if you will develop it or not. Today our focus will be on the prevention of breast cancer. There are just too many unknowns that contribute to the pathogenesis of cancer. Therefore, making it difficult to know if you will or you…
Whether you have a high risk of cancer or you have a family history, implementing diet as a cancer prevention technique is the smartest way to go. There are some things that are for the most part unchangeable, such as your genetics. But people underestimate the amount of control they can have over their health…
Cancer is a scary reality. The abnormal growth and increase of cells in the body can lead to the development of tumors eventually leading to the development of certain cancers. Carcinogens are substances with the potential to cause cancer, and they are all around us. While there is no concrete cause of cancer there are…
Do you feel like your skin’s appearance has lost its youthful look? Or maybe that it has aged beyond what should be? You swear that your diet is good, your sleep is reasonable and that you exercise a few time a week…but still it’s not enough. That, my friend, is likely the hidden effect that…
Getting rid of impurities and toxins from our body is nothing new. This started in the 19th century. And since then, many types of detoxification cleanses have been tried out, like infrared sauna studios, yoga twists, juicing, fasting, and many others. Lately, we’re hearing of a new detox which uses activated charcoal or activated carbon.…
Headaches can be debilitating at any time. Taking medications can help with headache relief, but some of these pain relievers have side effects (such as stomach pain) and, if taken over too long a period, pain relievers can cause a rebound effect (in the form of another headache) when you stop taking them. Some of…
Vitamins and minerals are required for good health. They help the body function in a healthy manner. They help boost the immune system to stave off unwanted disease and illness. Vitamins and Minerals keep your body strong to cope with the changes that occur to your body as you age. As a woman reaches her…
Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands are no longer functioning at an optimum level. These little walnut-looking organs basically ‘get smashed’! Our Powerhouse Adrenal Glands Our adrenal glands produce and release a cocktail of hormones, often called the ‘stress hormones’, in response to various stimuli, to power up our mind and body when…