Natural Allergy Relief: My Top 6 Remedies

Natural Allergy Relief

Natural allergy relief is something I’m asked about every spring and summer. Many of us suffer from allergies but don’t like to take medications for it. They often make us feel worse in other ways, like drowsiness or a spacey feeling. I, for one, prefer to...

Burdock – The Tenacious Tonic – Treatment for Cancer?

Alternative Health, Cancer, Cancer Fighting, Healing Herbs, Health Issues, Herbal Remedies

Burdock root, in traditional herbal texts, is described as a “blood purifier” or “alterative” and was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It was used both internally and externally for eczema and psoriasis, as well as to treat painful joints and as a...

Alfalfa for high cholesterol, menopause, poor appetite

Appetite, Cholesterol, Healing Herbs, Herbal Remedies, Herbal Supplements, Menopause, Weight Loss

Alfalfa, a natural alternative, may help control high cholesterol, menopause and poor appetite. Alfalfa leaves also contain flavones, isoflavones, sterols, and coumarin derivatives. The isoflavones are thought to be responsible for the estrogen-like effects seen in...

Gentian Root – Herbal Bitter – Digestive Aid

Alternative Health, Healing Herbs, Herbal Remedies, Liver, Organ Protection

Gentian root and other highly bitter plants have been used for centuries in Europe as digestive aids As an interesting side note, the well-known Swedish bitters often contain gentian! Gentian Root’s Folk Uses: Other folk uses included topical use on skin tumors,...

Tips to Get Food Fit

Getting Fit, Nutrition

If you’re hoping to get more fit and change unhealthy habits, remember that small, persistent steps are the best way to reach your goals and stick with them. So let’s talk about some small steps to get you started… Planning your meals ahead of time...