Just a glance at the lavender-hued petals and deep crimson center of Echinacea flowers can brighten a gloomy day. That’s probably why this wildflower is a staple in many gardens. Plus, with many medicinal uses, echinacea is a wonderful addition to your home apothecary, especially during cold and flu season. TRADITIONAL USES…
Broth: Health Benefits Approved by Mom + RECIPE
From Mom’s best health advice – to holistic doctors everywhere – soup broth tops the list of healing foods to eat when you’re feeling sick or simply need a soothing, light and nutritious meal. THE HEALING POWER OF BROTH Varieties of soup broth include vegetable, fish, chicken, beef and bone broth without…
Why is Nutrient Assessment Important?
How are your cells doing today? Don’t know? Then a Nutrient Assessment might be in order. Here’s the truth of it: If your body is missing – or even short on – key vitamins and minerals, your cells will not perform at optimal level. This can affect your daily energy, quality of sleep, mental…
Co-enzyme Q10: Vital to Energy Production in the Body
Did you know that Co-enzyme Q10 is vital to energy production in the body? Very rarely is a substance so important – and prevalent – in the human body as is Co-enzyme Q10. As critical as it is, however, our body’s ability to make CoQ10 peaks at about age 21 and steadily declines…
Hydrotherapy Home Remedies for Fever
When an adult is struck down with fever, we make our way through the misery. When a child runs a temperature that just doesn’t come down (or keeps rising), you want to have every reasonable remedy at the ready to help make the child comfortable. The hydrotherapy remedies described below are also suitable for…
Naturopathic Approaches to Fever
Fever phobia is fairly common among parents of young children, and even some adults when they become sick. We worry that something serious is going on. Most often, that’s not the case. Read on for naturopathic approaches to fever! WHEN TEMPERATURES RISE Fever occurs when our body’s internal thermostat (an organ in…
What To Consider When Exploring Natural Antibiotics
Protecting yourself against infection can be done naturally. But where do you begin? Foremost, if you suspect you have an infection (you’re coughing, expelling mucus, are feverish, etc.), now is not the time to experiment: You absolutely should be working with an integrative and functional doctor to treat the infection. If your…
Take A Holistic Approach to Antibiotic Resistance
When it comes to our health, there are two schools of thought: the Germ Theory and the Terrain Theory. Understanding the differences is critical, particularly because it involves the use of antibiotics, which should be used sparingly and for the right reasons. So let’s examine this often confusing topic. GERM THEORY VS.…
So Many Apps, So Little Time: Which Fitness & Diet App is Best for You?
Sticking to diet, fitness or other wellness goals can be made simpler by using some of the many popular apps on the market. Wondering which fitness and diet app is best? A well-designed app can help you stay motivated, track progress, and provide reinforcement for even the smallest successes. With thousands of…
Make a Change for Better Health in the New Year
Have you set an intention to make better choices around diet and exercise in the New Year? Kudos for recognizing a change needs to be made and committing to it! As you begin to adopt new, healthier behavior, remember that change is a process. Be kind and patient with yourself. It takes…
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