20 Jun 2014
Crystal Deodorant
Get the lowdown on whether crystal deodorants are your best solution for banishing body odor. …read more
20 Jun 2014
8 Ways to Relieve PMS Symptoms Naturally
PMS symptoms can range from mild to severe. Learn about the symptoms and the best natural remedies for PMS, including herbs, supplements, and alternative therapies. Page 2. …read more
20 Jun 2014
5 Ways To Create A Soothing Childbirth Environment
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer I’m about to experience childbirth for the first time and being in this position has made me think a lot about how I can create the most soothing childbirth environment possible. I know that labor and delivery will be physically, mentally, and emotionally trying no matter what, but I’d
20 Jun 2014
Chicken pox – ‘pox party’ or forced immunity?
I am frequently asked about chicken pox, usually because the person asking is alarmed my children are not vaccinated and somehow pose a mystery threat, carrying all the diseases for which they are not ‘protected’… But today I was pleasantly surprised because some people were planning a ‘pox party’ – something popular in the natural
19 Jun 2014
New Research Says Nicotine Can Initiate “Cancer State”
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer If you have been trying to quit smoking, you know as well as many others do how onerous the process can be. Simply choosing to stop smoking is easier said than done when you’re dealing with the kind of physical addiction that comes with cigarette smoking. Because of the
19 Jun 2014
The Importance Of Forgiveness And Tips For Letting Go
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer It’s not always easy to forgive someone who has caused you pain. In fact, this is often a highly difficult task. But forgiveness is a decision that you are empowered to make. It is a decision to release resentment and negative emotions toward another. It is a decision to
19 Jun 2014
FOOD VS MEDICINE – Should diet changes come before prescriptions?
Should diet changes come before prescriptions? Everything is wrong: ■ 70% of Americans are on prescription drugs ■ 69% Percent of adults are overweight or obese ■ 31% of adults have high blood pressure ■ 33.5% of adults have high LDL or “bad” cholesterol Everything being wrong is expensive: ■ Costs of obesity-related illness: $190.2
19 Jun 2014
Ocean Dead Zones Mirror Decline in Human Health
by Traci Knight – Staff Writer The rise of industrial agriculture, coined “The Green Revolution” is turning out to be especially harmful for our oceans and poses serious health consequences for people. Oxygen deprived dead zones exist in bodies of water around the globe. These hypoxic and anoxic conditions are wiping out swaths of bio-diverse
19 Jun 2014
Don’t Wash Raw Chicken – Experts Issue Warning
By Christina Snider – Staff Writer For most of us, the first thing we do with any raw chicken is to wash it off before we cook it or store it in the freezer. Maybe it’s because it’s a habit, or maybe it’s because we were always taught that it was the right thing to
18 Jun 2014
Lower Your Risk of Stroke by Maintaining Healthy Habits
By Christina Snider – Staff Writer At some point in time or another, you have probably been told how important it is to exercise, eat right, refrain from smoking and drinking and keep your weight in check. We all know that these things are good for our overall health and well-being, but did you know
