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01/30/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Antibiotics in the wild: Usnea, a lichen that grows all around the globe, has been used as effective natural medicine for centuries

You have likely walked past it dozens of times during walks in wooded areas, without ever realizing that you were passing one of nature’s most miraculous healers. Usnea (pronounced yew-snee-a), or Old Man’s Beard, as it is known to many, is a type of lichen that can be found on trees that grow in high […]

01/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Orangutans discovered to be herbal medicine geniuses who manufacture their own healing ointments using forest plants

When we want a natural cure, many of us look to traditional medicine. While the remedies used by ancient people across the world often prove to be valuable tools for healing, there might be one potential source of herbal medicine that we are overlooking: animals. Orangutans have been observed in the wild creating their own […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is Ashwagandha a plant that can make you sleep well? Researchers believe so

What you need for a good night’s sleep may be found in an herb. Japanese researchers described an active component in Ashwagandha as “a potent sleep-inducing small molecule” in a study published in PLOS ONE. The research team, led by Mahesh K. Kaushik and Yoshihiro Urade of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, studied the […]

08/04/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Detoxify from chemotherapy with these three important tonics

Undergoing chemotherapy is a devastating experience, mentally, emotionally and physically, and takes an immeasurable toll on the body. After all, chemotherapy is essentially poison. The toxicity of chemotherapy drugs simply cannot be overstated. An article published by the Canadian Family Physician in 1990 stated, “Many cancer chemotherapeutic agents can produce toxicity, even at the usual therapeutic doses.” […]

01/13/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Oregano oil to treat all your ailments

Oregano is one of the most popular herbs for a variety of types of cuisine, especially Italian. But did you know oregano oil is a potent medicine, used in healing practices for hundreds of years? Oregano oil is antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and loaded with other health benefits as well. Oregano oil is known for its […]

11/23/2015 / By Vicki Batts

6 herbal treatments for cold and flu symptoms

The flu and cold season is upon us, and soon, everyone around you will be sneezing and coughing. Before you know it, you’re the one rushing to the nearest drugstore to treat your symptoms! If you’re yearning for a more natural way to treat your cold symptoms and prevent yourself from even getting a cold, you’re […]

10/20/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Passionflower as effective as medication for anxiety and insomnia

New research suggests that passionflower may treat insomnia and anxiety as well as prescription drugs, but without the side effects. In fact, the clinical trials show passionflower is possibly the most valuable herbal remedy available. In human trials, passionflower was found to treat both acute and chronic anxiety, as well as generalized anxiety disorder quite […]

10/13/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Turmeric for natural brain-boosting and cancer-fighting

Many spices are revered for their healing properties, and turmeric is a long-recognized medicinal favorite. Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda have long histories with the herb. Curcumin is one of turmeric’s most studied bioactive chemicals. It has over 150 therapeutic properties, and even helps protect the body against cancer cell formation. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory […]

10/08/2015 / By Greg White

Top 10 throat-soothing herbal remedies

Sore throats are a literal pain in the neck. They are often triggered by a bacterial or viral infection and can last anywhere from two days to two weeks. Many people run to the nearest drug store to treat a sore throat. Yet viral infections do not respond to antibiotics, and many over-the-counter drugs leave […]

10/05/2015 / By Vicki Batts

7 natural remedies for anxiety

These 7 natural cures are proven to help eliminate stress and anxiety, and they don’t have any negative side effects like pharmaceuticals so often do. Many medications will make you feel lethargic and dazed, and often come with many serious health risks. These natural remedies are a great way to avoid those side effects. Chamomile […]

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