Monthly Archives: September 2010
Andographis May Be Helpful For Cold Treatment and Prevention
Andrographis is a shrub found throughout India and other Asian countries that is sometimes called “Indian echinacea.” It has been used historically in epidemics, including the Indian flu epidemic in 1919 during which andrographis was credited with stopping the spread … Continue reading
Filed under Cold and Flu Center, Herbs and Supplements
Suggested Uses for Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense was one of the gifts given to the baby Jesus from the three Magi. People often wonder why this is so, after all, isn’t it just a nicely scented tree? Actually, at one time, frankincense was valued as highly … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing
Lauren Kaiser remembers the first time she tried to scale the 30-foot-high textured gray face that is Connecticut College’s indoor climbing wall. Kaiser, a senior with a background in gymnastics, quickly found a route amid the yellow, orange, green, and … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
The Importance of Foot Care for Diabetics
Managing diabetes does not just mean keeping your blood sugar levels in an acceptable range. It also means taking steps toward preventing health complications that can occur with diabetes. Diabetes can put you at risk for foot complications like foot … Continue reading
Filed under Diabetes Management
