There is an extraordinary two-way communication going on between your body and mind that affects both physical and emotional health. The language the body speaks is in the form of symptoms. For instance, anticipating an important interview at work can make you anxious: your mind starts racing, your heart beats faster or maybe you…
Why You Need a Multivitamin
Among the millions of U.S. adults who use nutritional supplements, multivitamin and mineral formulas are the most popular. It’s a smart choice for nearly everyone, even active, healthy people who eat a variety of fresh, organic foods. That’s because every biochemical process in the body relies upon vitamins and/or minerals to facilitate processes that help…
How To Raise Healthy And Happy Children
Looking to raise healthy and happy children? There’s a lot you can do to help your child maintain optimal health and prevent the occurrence of common illnesses. For instance: Do you model healthy eating? Are you exercising as a family? Do you make time to play and relax? ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS…
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…
5 WAYS TO NATURALLY ENHANCE FERTILITY
Both men and women describe infertility as heartbreaking, more stressful than losing a job or getting divorced. Across the United States, approximately 7.5 million women age 15 to 44 have an impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term; about 5 million men have a fertility problem. Most male infertility…
The Network that Fuels Your Entire Body
The health of your heart – and actually of your entire body – depends upon a strong network of blood vessels. From the womb through old age, healthy arteries, capillaries, and veins are essential for optimal functioning of all organs, muscles, and nerves. They fuel and cleanse your body in two ways: efficient nutrient delivery (fuel)…
Why filter your water and types of filtering systems
Most people know very little about the quality of the water they use. Even those of us who recognize the potential health risks in tap water often choose cost-effectiveness and convenience over superior quality. Searching for information about your local water quality and how to improve it can make you feel like you’re in…
Should You Consume Seafood During Pregnancy?
Consumption of seafood during pregnancy is a controversial issue. Prenatal care providers and parents are equally challenged by weighing the cons of toxic buildup in fish and shellfish (herein referred to as “fish” or “seafood”) with the pros of essential fatty acids needed for fetal development. While fish contain a variety of nutrients that…
How to Beat Colds Naturally
The common cold: drippy nose, nagging cough, sore throat, clogged sinuses, and congestion. It’s miserable, spreads quickly (person-to-person or through the air), affects people of all ages, and hits nearly any time of the year, but especially in the spring and fall. It’s the most prevalent type of upper respiratory infection (URI) and is caused…
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…
