Natural Health

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...

Image source: NBC News Like many Americans, I am concerned about Ebola. And as a health care provider who regularly cares for seriously ill and dying...

Image source: CampWander.com More and more, people are turning to homeopathic remedies as a safe and effective way to avoid the dangerous side-effects of conventional medicine....

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...

Image source: Flickr What’s the superfood that people on a low-carb diet know all about? Flax seed! After all, these little seeds are low in carbs and...

The pleasant taste and sweet aroma of peppermint (Mentha piperita) is well-known by many, especially as a food flavoring. However, this hardy perennial plant has perhaps...

Image source: Carolinemayling.com Despite its spooky sounding name, the leaves, bark and twigs of the witch hazel plant have been used for centuries for all kinds...

Obesity rates are skyrocketing, and chronic illness, depression and behavioral problems are on the rise. While many are quick to blame Western food entirely for the...

Essential oils are not simply for pleasant fragrances. Essential oils used in aromatherapy are excellent ingredients to make into personal and home cleansers, healing remedies, and...

Image source: Telegraph Late summer and early fall provides us with an abundance of delicious choices of fruits and veggies. In addition to great taste, fruits...