Monthly Archives: October 2010
Tea Tree for Acne and Athlete’s Foot
Captain Cook named this tree after finding that its aromatic, resinous leaves made a satisfying substitute for proper tea. One hundred and fifty years later, an Australian government chemist named A.R. Penfold studied tea tree leaves and discovered their antiseptic … Continue reading
Filed under Herbs and Supplements, Skin Health
What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne diseases cause an estimated 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year. Unfortunately, foodborne illness (food poisoning) often presents with flu-like symptoms such … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Suggested Uses for Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit is a bit of a botanical mystery. It appears to be the hybrid of a sour fruit known as a shaddock and a sweet orange. However, there are no existing records to show that there was a deliberate hybridization … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Black and White Bean Soup
Photo Credit to Lana of Never Enough Thyme Blog As soon as it turns gray, cloudy and rainy, it’s soup weather time and when I came upon this Black and White Bean Soup recipe from Lana, who writes the Never … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Many people have difficulty dealing with the darker, shorter days of winter. They struggle to get out of bed in the morning, have less energy, feel down, and gain weight. For people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), these changes are … Continue reading
Filed under Mental Health
Non-Medication Pain Relief Options for Chronic Pain
For people who suffer from mild to moderate chronic pain, medication may offer relief. But many people find they can gain long-term control over their pain through many complementary methods like heat or cold application, music, relaxation, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, … Continue reading
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Echinacea for Cold and Flu Treatment
The decorative plant Echinacea purpurea, or purple coneflower, has been one of the most popular herbal medications in both the United States and Europe for over a century. Native Americans used the related species Echinacea angustifolia for a wide variety … Continue reading
Filed under Cold and Flu Center, Herbs and Supplements
Green Coconut Oats
Photo Credit to Ashley of (never home) maker Blog I recently posted a recipe for a Banana-Orange Green Smoothie and after I did that, I started wondering if there are other ways to “sneak” in greens in other ways. After … Continue reading
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Proposed Natural Treatments for Migraines
The term migraine refers to a class of headaches sharing certain characteristic symptoms. Headache pain usually occurs in the forehead or temples, often on one side only and typically accompanied by nausea and a preference for a darkened room. Headache … Continue reading
Filed under Pain Relief
Suggested Uses for Ginger Essential Oil
Though unattractive in its natural appearance, ginger is one of the most highly valued spices in the world. Not only does it give food a unique spicy, peppery flavor, it’s also renowned for its healing properties. For centuries, different cultures … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
