Shamanic and Jungian techniques for healing
For those familiar with natural medicine and chronic pain, comfrey is likely on your list of remedies. This herb has been used for centuries to treat a variety of pain- and inflammation-related issues. Among its clinical uses, comfrey can help relieve pain, reduce inflammation of muscles and joints, speed the healing of bruises and contusions and potentially aid in the…
If you’ve ever transitioned to a plant-based diet, you’re probably all too familiar with the first question that everyone asks: “Where are you getting your protein from?” While meat supplies a good amount of protein (as well as other important vitamins and minerals), there are many meat substitutes available that can easily provide a similar set of nutrients. In fact,…
What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Natural allergy treatments can be as effective and, in many cases, more effective than allergy medications. Fresh cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies in an estimated 40 million to 60 million people each year. (1) Allergic…
How to protect your skin from toxins in the environment When we think about pollution, we typically think about damage to our environment. Lately, we’re also looking at the effects of pollution on our largest organ – our skin. Everything from cars to sun can cause spots, splotches, wrinkles, sags, and even skin cancer. Fortunately, there are some ways to…
This supplement helps heal a variety of stomach conditions Many of us are familiar with collagen in products to reduce wrinkles or strengthen your hair and nails. It turns out, however, that taking collagen orally amounts to a superfood for your gut. What is collagen Collagen is naturally created by your body and contains short-chain amino acids made from protein.…
Natural beauty trends focus on multiple benefits and the environment Green beauty is big business because people are paying more attention to their health and our environment. But unlike older versions, modern green products do more than simply make a statement about protecting ourselves from harmful chemicals. They’re quite effective, fun and often gorgeous – all the while keeping you…
A new trend for low cost and nutrition Stemming from ancient times, entomophagy is the practice of humans eating bugs and arachnids for nutrition. But in the United States, you are more likely to see bugs served as food on a reality television show than on most dinner tables. Still, people around the world today eat insects regularly as part…
How slower burst exercises benefit your body If you’re looking for an effective workout that’s easy on your joints, won’t leave you drained and doesn’t require a gym, low impact interval training (LIIT or LIT) is for you. Compared to some other recent cardio trends, this routine focuses on slower patterns of exercises, which are less stressful on your body.…
