Back in the Middle Ages, Chaste Tree Extract (Vitex agnus castus, aka Vitex or Chasteberry) was used by monks to decrease sexual desire (hence its name!). SUPPORT FOR MENSTRUAL DIFFICULTIES WITH CHASTE TREE EXTRACT Today we know that this powerful herb – a medicinally potent brown berry about the size of a…
Natural Solutions for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), one of the most common endocrine (hormone) disorders, affects approximately 10 million women of all races and ethnic groups worldwide. However, there are effective natural solutions for PCOS such as those indicated herein. WHAT IS PCOS? It’s the leading cause of infertility in women and can present at…
The Anti-inflammatory Power of Cat’s Claw
Native to the Amazon rainforest, Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) gets its name from the inch-long hooked thorns that allow this tropical climbing plant to anchor itself to trees and wind its way up 100 feet or more into the forest canopy. THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY POWER OF CAT’S CLAW As they have for centuries,…
Turnip Greens: A Powerhouse for Good Health + Recipe
Like their leafy green cousins, turnip greens contain an abundance of nutrients important to good health. Scientifically known as Brassica rapa, turnip greens are a cruciferous plant in the same family as other nutrient-dense vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage. Cruciferous plant consumption is associated with lower risk of chronic illness such as…
Ease Cold Symptoms with Echinacea
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…
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