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Orange essential oil has a pungent citrusy smell that you can easily recognize from anywhere, and its bitter sweet notes have a freshness that is felt immediately. The essential oil is derived from the skin of the orange. In aromatherapy, ...

Native to Eastern and Southern Africa, the prickly aloe vera plant has adapted to many climates throughout the world and has been used for centuries for herbal medicine. The perennial succulent is easy to grow and because of its many ...

An under-active thyroid may be the reason why you have difficulty getting up in the morning and staying awake afterwards. Lack of energy, irritability, aches and pains in the joints, and feeling cold all the time are the most common ...

We are a country infatuated with sugar. From the time we are young, food manufacturers inundate us with multi-million dollar advertising campaigns targeted to get us to consume more and more sugar-laden foods. Sugar is cheap, and sugar sells. But ...

When it’s pumpkin season, Jack-o’-lanterns and other holiday décor are what’s foremost in most people’s minds. This year, though, spare a thought for the immense health benefits of these humble vegetables. Well, botanically speaking, they actually are fruits and they ...

If you had an outdoor herb garden this summer and some of your herb plants are still alive, bring them in and enjoy fresh herbs all winter long. You also may choose to start a new garden with seeds or ...

At the core of natural medicine is a strong belief that the human body is designed to heal itself. Our main job in taking care of our bodies is to protect it and give it the tools and environment that ...

Like many Americans, I am concerned about Ebola. And as a health care provider who regularly cares for seriously ill and dying patients who require specialized isolation procedures, I am very interested in ensuring the safety of the public, patients, ...

More and more, people are turning to homeopathic remedies as a safe and effective way to avoid the dangerous side-effects of conventional medicine. One very ancient treatment involves the use of essential oils. The Egyptians were the first recorded people ...

Chronic inflammation seems to play a role in many illnesses, from arthritis to diabetes to cancer and heart disease. Even if inflammation hasn’t launched into a full-blown disease, often times, minor inflammation can make us feel “off.” When this is ...