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  Although valerian root is usually grown outdoors as part of an herb or flower garden, it is not too difficult to grow it indoors, as well. If you do have outdoor space, it is even possible to start the ...

  One of the most prized essential oils, Indian sandalwood is known for having many health benefits, even if it isn’t as popular as other essential oils. The oil is distilled from the fragrant inner wood of the sandalwood tree ...

Chamomile tea is a popular herbal remedy known to have a calming effect on the nerves, on upset stomachs, disturbed children and disgruntled adults. It is the daisy-like white flowers of Chammaemelum nobile or Roman Chamomile that go into the ...

More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Pain impacts more people than diabetes, heart disease and cancer put together, and is the No. 1 cause of disability in our country. Chronic pain can be difficult to diagnose and ...

I love to cook Italian food, so I usually have a pot or two of oregano growing in my garden this time of year and in my kitchen year-round. Also known as wild marjoram, the word “oregano” means “mountain joy” ...

As the country reels from news of yet another senseless mass killing in suburban Milwaukee, coming on the heels of the even more deadly massacre in Aurora, Colorado, Americans are left to wonder what could possibly be responsible for this ...

Mental health is a general term that describes your state of emotional or psychological well-being. Lack of adequate emotional well-being presents a major challenge for societies throughout the world, including the United States. While many of the factors associated with ...

Catnip is perhaps best known for its ability to give cats a “high”; however, it has many other uses as well. For many years herbalists have used the leaves to treat fevers, pain, anxiety, and even intestinal parasites. It can ...

My experience working with men and women who are seeking to prepare themselves and their families for coming disasters has made one thing quite clear…preparing can be an anxious business.  When you or I decide to plan and to prepare ...

Some people struggle with anxiety. Well-meaning doctors and healthcare providers prescribe medications that make us feel better, but there are natural treatments too. Anxiety symptoms include, but are not limited to: Increased heart rate, heart palpitations Over-sweating Loss of appetite ...