“Let food be thy medicine” is often quoted to make the point that a healthy diet is the best way to get all of the nutrients that our bodies need. In an ideal world, we’d all have perfect diets that supplied us with a complete profile of vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients to keep our bodies…
There are good reasons that we’re all so interested in cleansing. Our bodies do their best, but they need help to process the environmental and emotional toxins we’ve taken in over the years. Many turn to quick, dramatic cleansing procedures that often end up doing more harm than good. These cleanses flush too many toxins…
Aloe is a great plant to have around. I was reminded of this the other night when I spilled some boiling water on my foot and found myself yowling in pain. Fortunately the burn wasn’t serious, and fortunately I had some aloe leaves in the fridge that I had cut that day. After applying Lavender…
Psoriasis. It ain’t fun. Thankfully, there’s a lot we can do with herbs to alleviate the symptoms and tackle the root causes of psoriasis and similar skin conditions. Even if you don’t suffer from psoriasis, this skin-clearing protocol can be helpful for eczema, acne, or if you’re simply looking to give your skin some TLC.…
Noni Health Benefits The noni tree is a small evergreen that thrives in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Australia, and India. It’s been known for years now as a medicinal plant that can maintain a healthy body. It seems like every part of the noni can be used for beneficial purposes, including its fruit, leaves,…
Kitchari Spice Benefits and Cooking With It Kitchari is a term or culinary technique known for mixing together rice and beans in a dish. The healthiest use for it is to blend basmati rice or some other long grain rice with mung beans. Traditional Indian spices are added to the mixture, and it is considered…
History The documented medical use of Milk Thistle dates from the first century A.D., when Pliny the Elder advocated mixing its juice with honey to treat liver issues. Its presence in traditional medicine is near-ubiquitous across multiple continents. From China, where the seeds are called “Shui Fei Ji,” to sixteenth-century England, where it was recommended…
Stinging Nettles Can one herb really… The answer is yes! And the herb in question is none other than Stinging Nettle, or Urtica dioica. This herb is often seen as a pesky weed, but we know better. Many people turn to Nettles to help them survive allergy season intact. In addition to helping the body regulate its…
Moringa is one of the most power-packed, health-enhancing plants on the planet. It is native to parts of Africa and Asia and can be found on the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in northwestern India. One of Moringa’s nicknames is the “drumstick tree” due to the shape of the seed pods. So why is Moringa…
Turmeric is a native herb of India. It has been used medicinally for over 2,500 years, and recent researchers have been learning more about the health benefits of this amazing plant. Turmeric has long been known as a powerful anti-inflammatory, while recent studies have found that it can aid in the treatment of a wide…
Benefits of Detox Over time, an incredible number of toxins can accumulate within your body. These nasty poisons can eventually become a major detriment to anyone’s health. Detoxifying your system is one of the best ways to boost your overall well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of a detoxification. More EnergyThe liver and…
If you are looking for a simple way to improve your health, then you may want to consider starting your day with a glass of lemon water. There are a number of ways that your health can benefit if you drink a glass of lemon water in the morning. Below is a list of some…
Have you ever wondered what benefits you could receive from going through a detoxification? Read through these benefits to learn what a detox could do for your body. 1. Energy BoostDetoxification flushes harmful toxins out of your body and leaves you feeling refreshed and full of restored energy. Replacing your intake of sugar, coffee, trans…