Considered a first-aid all-star, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) bears the nickname “mother of the skin.” HEALING PROPERTIES OF CALENDULA It’s been used for health remedies and spiritual rituals dating back to ancient Egypt and early Christianity. Boasting antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, calendula is still used to help heal skin inflamed by chafing,…
Reduce Skin Irritation & Inflammation With An Herbal Skin Salve
Before there was a pharmacy on every corner and a doctor at the other end of your cell phone, traditional healers relied upon the natural world to harvest, combine, and formulate herbal medicines to heal what ailed the people. Whether to dress a wound, heal irritation and inflammation, or soothe a baby’s…
When the Skin Erupts: Heal Eczema & Psoriasis
When those painful, itchy patches of eczema and psoriasis erupt, doctors of natural medicine ask, ‘what is causing this condition to present at this time?’ The Greek translation of eczema means “to boil out,” so the question makes sense: holistic physicians look for the underlying root causes that bring about these skin…
DIY Summer Skin Wraps
Skin wrapping is the process of applying potent substances to the skin that are healing and nourishing. Sometimes a wrap is used to hold these healing salves next to the skin and keep them slightly moist for optimal absorption. HEALING PROPERTIES OF SKIN WRAPS Skin wraps can be especially useful for anti-aging…
Sunny Trio: Vitamins C, D, and E
For added skin protection and cellular repair, add in this potent vitamin trio by eating vitamin-rich foods or by taking them in supplement form. SKIN-PROTECTING NUTRIENTS Vitamin C is an essential skin nutrient because its potent antioxidant properties help repair sun damage. It is also absolutely essential for collagen repair. This can…
20 Ways to Use Avocado
We’re hooked on this buttery green fruit that’s the perfect addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even baked goods. Every avocado offers vitamins and minerals—like potassium, folate, and vitamin K, to name a few—plus monounsaturated fats that’ll help you feel full. We’ve got all the details on what to look for, how to ripen avocados fast,…
Food Allergens: Testing How the Body Responds
Food allergies occur when the body has an adverse or abnormal response to a food. An allergic reaction can be immediate and life-threatening, such as with peanuts. Or it can be delayed, taking three to five days to show up, causing hay fever-like symptoms, digestive distress, eczema or other skin irritation, or changes in…
Selenium: A Critical Mineral
We don’t hear much about selenium, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important to our health. A CRITICAL MINERAL FOR HEALTH Although selenium is a trace mineral — meaning we only need small amounts of it on a daily basis — it’s critical to our wellbeing. Not only does selenium protect our cells from…
Ready to Benefit From Steam Treatments?
Similar to employing a humidifier in your home, steam treatments are a fantastic way to rehydrate dry skin, hair and respiratory passages. Steam helps ease congestion, sinus infections and inflammation within respiratory passages. Additionally, the moist heat will hydrate your skin, enhance circulation and unclog pores, giving your skin an unseasonably healthy glow. Adding…
Simple Guidelines for Preventing & Managing Diabetes
The earliest known written record that likely referred to diabetes was in 1500 B.C in the Egyptian Ebers papyrus. It referred to the symptoms of frequent urination. If you’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus (DM), or even pre-diabetes, don’t take it lightly. Follow treatment plans and lifestyle recommendations. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to many…
