I recently discovered some interesting facts about Valentine’s Day’s history. You are going to be surprised: this apparently commercial and consumerism-oriented holiday takes its roots from a very old pagan festival. It used to be celebrated by the ancient Romans under the name of Lupercalia. […]
Source: The Pagan Origins of Valentine’s Day: What They Never Told You
Millions of people suffer from chronic pain, without being aware that one of its main cause can be stress. Latest studies show that people who struggle with anxiety and stress constrict their muscles, which causes fatigue and cramps, headaches and IBS. According to the American Institute of Stress: “Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction […]
Source: 12 Places Your Body Stores Stress and What They Reveal About Your Emotions – Healthy Food House
By the time the measles vaccine was patented in 1963 in the US, the mortality rate from measles was about 1 in 500,000. This is less than your risk of death from falling off furniture […]
Arizona State Senator Paul Boyer has introduced Senate Bill 1115, requiring health care professionals to provide a full list of vaccine ingredients and side effects to adults and parents of minors […]
Source: Arizona Bill Proposes Full Disclosure of Vaccine Ingredients and Side Effects
An article titled “Essential Oils and Their Constituents as Anticancer Agents: A Mechanistic View”, published by the US National Library of Medicine, reports: “Cancer has emerged as one of the most alarming diseases in the last few decades throughout the world. It is a multifactorial disease contributing towards uncontrolled growth and invasion of the abnormal […]
Source: Here’s What Oncologists Won’t Tell You About The Essential Oils – Healthy Food House
Professional education events are heavily sponsored by drug companies promoting their products as the solution. This widely used coercive and misinformation technique where drug risks are exaggerated and side effects minimized was exposed in a recent BMJ Open study. […]
Source: Industry-Sponsored Doctors: New Study Shows Depth of Commercial Influence
What if everything your doctor told you about osteoporosis and osteopenia was wrong? […]
The science has never been clearer: flaxseed deserves to be top of the list of the world’s most powerful medicinal foods. For just pennies a day it may protect against dozens of life-threatening health conditions. […]
Source: 70 Reasons To Eat More Flaxseed
Both men and women can face menopausal syndrome in varying degrees. But hormone replacement therapy is riddled with risk, from heart disease to cancer. A recent clinical study finds flaxseed beats out HRT therapy in overall effectiveness for menopausal syndrome. […]
Source: Flaxseed Beats HRT in Reducing Menopause Symptoms in Clinical Study
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If you have ever tasted Biryani (Indian flavored savory rice) or kheer (Indian rice pudding) or the famous Finnish pulla, you would probably identify the aroma of cardamom. The sweet and mystical sp […]
46-page monograph describes scientific data supporting various uses of the French maritime pine bark extract AUSTIN, Texas (February 7, 2019) — The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has pu […]
Source: ABC Publishes Updated Monograph on Scientific and Clinical Research on Pycnogenol
5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. Another 10,000,000 suffer with severe dementia and Parkinson’s. Even more struggle with age-related mild cognitive impairment. Here are 7 natural ways to defend your brain. […]
A groundbreaking new study found that turmeric extract is capable of turning the “bad” white fat cells in our body into the “good” brown ones, potentially providing a completely new approach to winning the battle of the bulge. […]
Source: Turmeric’s “Weight Loss Secret”: It Turns Bad Fat Good
Modern medicine, conventional medicine, allopathic medicine has many names, but little science. What should it be called? Bureaucratic Medicine […]
In Ayurveda, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Solanaceae) is considered to be a Rasayana, i.e., a rejuvenator. It has been studied for its effects on cognition, mood, joint health, and inflammation. It contains alkaloids, lactones (withanolides), and glycosides, but it is not clear which constituents account for its adaptogenic qualities. The root is the most used part in traditional practice but leaves also contain many bioactive constituents, so some research has begun to explore the use of ashwagandha leaf. Several recent studies have looked at ashwagandha as an athletic performance enhancer, with encouraging results. In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, the researchers explored the effect of an aqueous extract of ashwagandha leaf and root (Sensoril; Natreon, Inc.; New Brunswick, New Jersey) on exercise outcomes over a 12-week period. The primary outcome measures changed in upper and lower body muscle strength. Secondary outcome measures were changes in body composition, recovery…
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Cardamom is the Queen of Spices and has grown lavishly under the tropical canopy on hillsides in the Ghat Mountains on the Malabar Coast of southern India to be harvested by hand and shipped around the world. The cardamom familiar to India and the western world is called green cardamom and it, along with several other types such as giant cardamom, black cardamom, and bastard cardamom, have been used for cooking, perfumery, incense, and medicine since very early in history.
Ancient Egyptians used it frequently for perfume along with frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, and cassia, and had a recipe for an ointment called “Oil of Lilies” that included the scent from 1000 lilies. It is often mentioned as one of the ingredients of the ancient incense kyphi. Cardamom essential oil is one of the oldest essential oils known in perfumery and in the apothecary. Cardamom is the third most expensive spice after saffron…
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Cucumber: on average around 95% water, this veggie helps flush out toxins and alkalize the body while delivering a powerful nutrient punch.
Garlic: stimulates the liver to encourage production of detoxification enzymes.
Broccoli: delivers a large dose of vitamins while neutralizing and eliminating toxins.
Lentils: extremely fiber-rich (1 cup cooked has 62.5% of your RDA!), lentils aids in toxin elimination, lower cholesterol, and balance blood sugar.
Turnip greens: loaded with antioxidants and sulfur-containing nutrients (Without sulfur, the body cannot properly detoxify substances such as pharmaceuticals, environmental toxins and heavy metals), turnip greens also contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates that help activate and regulate detoxification enzymes.
Sunflower seeds: these little slivers of sunshine are not only high selenium and Vitamin E, but also assist liver’s detoxing capabilities and prevent cholesterol build up in the blood and arteries. Choose organic as their high fat and oil allows them to easily soak up chemicals used in the production process.
Walnuts: infuse the body with healthy omega-3 oils to assist detoxification.
Turmeric: stimulates liver function. (Also a great addition to your diet for all-around health).
Red pepper: when it comes to cleansing, vitamin C is one of the cream of the vitamin crop because it transforms toxins into digestible material. One red pepper contains about 3 times more vitamin C than an orange.
Grapefruit: a class of its own, grapefruit lowers cholesterol, prevents kidney stones and aids the digestive system, which set it apart from the other citrus fruits.
Watercress: keeps free radicals away from cells, energizes cleaning enzymes in the liver and is a natural diuretic.
Mung beans: used by Ayurvedic doctors for thousands of years, this easily digestible bean absorbs toxic residue from the intestinal walls.
Artichokes: chock-full of cynarin, which increases bile production and promotes healthy digestion.
Many people are quick to dismiss the idea that crystals can heal, yet scientific evidence clearly shows that crystals may indeed have healing properties, along with other capabilities and uses. […]
As some rumours swirl around the internet that there will be more plastic than fish by 2050, there are also some great stories about local recycling, like this one about Goby The Fish. This local beach decided to do something simple, instead of just placing a ton of boring old garbage cans around the beach, […]
Source: All It Took To Clean Up This Beach Was A Fish Sculpture Named Goby
Finding a three-leaf clover may bring good luck, but taking red clover as a healing herb may bring even better fortune!
People have appreciated the therapeutic qualities of the red clover’s pink and red-hued blossom for generations. Women, in particular, have passed down its secrets as a remedy for feminine issues, whether premenstrual syndrome or menopause symptoms.
In modern times, scientific research has backed up its traditional uses, including supporting bone strength, blood health, hair growth, and mental wellness. For women, red clover might also offer support for symptoms of menopause; for men, it’s believed to encourage a healthy prostate.
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) — also known as cow clover, meadow clover, or wild clover — is a legume found in Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa. Red clover contains isoflavones. Isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogens, which are chemicals that are similar to the hormone estrogen…
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If you’ve been thinking about changing your diet in order to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or blood pressure, or just improve your overall health, you might have heard about the DASH Diet. The […]
Source: The Best Diet for Heart Health; DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natu […]
Source: Crooked Bear Creek Organic Herbs and Gardens Sustainability Stewardship
According to guidelines set by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. If you don’t have high blood pressure yourself, chances are you know someone who does. Being aware of high blood pressure and hypertension is critical. When left undiagnosed, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, or other dangerous health conditions. The first step towards preventing or mitigating the risks of high blood pressure is recognizing the issue. While it is often called the “silent killer,” there are some common signs and symptoms of high blood pressure you can watch out for.
Blood pressure is the pressure or force of the blood as it moves through your circulatory system. It is most commonly measured using a tool called…
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A powerful new study indicates that group drumming could provide an effective alternative to depression and anxiety medications. […]
As promised, I am again sending out a powerful Reiki Blast of healing energies to jump-start your 2019 plans for abundance and good health for you and your families … and this time, we are fortuitously in sync with Chinese New Year!
And, if you miss me this round, catch me next month on the next New Moon.
ALOHA WELA KA HAO – Let’s strike while the iron’s hot!!
Hidden life beneath the snow and ice…… What discovery could fit Imbolc better than this? Scientists in Antarctica have discoveredliving bacteria, as well as animal bodies, in the permanent darkness of pockets of water beneath hundreds of meters of ice in Antarctica! Unlike our winter which is months long for most of us, these have not seen the light of day for thousands of years!
The life exists, hidden beneath the snow. Gathering strength, yet hidden in many ways. How long and harsh will this winter be? Can traditions of groundhogs or candles tell us? I recently saw a Pagans personalized Wheel of the Year, and they had Imbolc labelled as “Brightening”, opposite the sacred holiday of “Dimming”. I think these are great names – though the change does start at the Solstices, it’s later that the change begins to be noticeable. These and many other themes…
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The addition of garlic to meals, salads, and dips makes everything much tastier. Yet, despite the amazing flavor, unique aroma, and finger-licking taste it adds to food, garlic is also one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Namely, the delicious garlic is the most powerful natural antibiotic created by Nature, and it improves health is […]
When it comes to essential oils and blending, proper measurement and dilution techniques are crucial for creating amazing DIY products. Follow this easy guide to safely incorporate essential oils into your everyday life. […]
Source: Essential Oil Conversions & Dilutions Guide (with Calculators!)
New treatment approaches are needed to prevent cognitive decline and dementia in the growing elderly population. Several traditionally used medicinal plants have been reported to enhance cognitive function and improve brain health through their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Among those plants are sage (Salvia officinalis, Lamiaceae), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae), and Melissa (lemon balm; Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae). Although study findings support the traditional use of these plants individually for cognitive function, no study has examined the clinical effects of a combination of sage, rosemary, and Melissa (SRM) on memory. These authors conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial to evaluate the effects of an SRM combination on verbal recall in healthy participants.
The study was conducted at Dilston Physic Garden Centre and BodyWorks Therapy Center in Northumberland, United Kingdom (the dates of the study are not given) and included healthy participants who were aged…
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Snow fungus (TF; Tremella fuciformis, Tremellaceae) is a mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used for enhancing cognition, promoting healthy brain aging, and preventing neurodegenerative disorders. The bioactive polysaccharides in TF have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, lipid-lowering, and hypoglycemic effects. According to the authors, TF has not been studied clinically for improving cognition. Subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) is defined as having a self-perceived cognitive problem, despite cognitive test measurements within a normal range. This population is thought to be a target for early intervention to prevent future development of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. The authors conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral TF in participants with SCI.
Participants (n=75, aged 40-65 years) were recruited through local advertisements in Seoul, Korea. Included participants had ≥12 years of education and SCI, but no…
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