Camu camu is an Amazonian berry that’s shown potential as a possible natural anti-inflammatory remedy. This is really good news for those of us who suffer from chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a killer. It’s the hidden hand behind a wide range of illnesses. If you suffer from a chronic health condition, inflammation is enemy number Leave a Comment
It’s probably been a long time since you’ve studied photosynthesis. How trees and other outdoor plants use sunlight to process carbon dioxide. This colorless gas is then turned into oxygen, which we need to sustain life. Lately, there’s been some interest in what plants can do when they live indoors. The research is still in
A lot of people don’t get enough magnesium in their diets. Or they think they don’t. So they take magnesium supplements. Sometimes every day. For a long time. Magnesium is in the news a lot lately. Especially if you read natural health advice. This crucial mineral is necessary for our body to function well. Too
Many beauty products contain toxic ingredients. The list is long, and alarming. It can include lead, cadmium and even mercury Most personal care products now contain parabens. These compounds are added as preservatives. However, parabens mimic estrogen. So there’s concern they can potentially fuel a hormone-driven cancer. This link still hasn’t been proven. But it’s
Did you know that some plants appear to be capable of easing stress. Both physical and mental stress. This is why botanic medicine experts call them “adaptogens.” A number of popular herbal remedies fall into this category. Among them is tulsi. one of my favorite herbs. In traditional Indian Ayurveda it’s also known as the
Can red spectrum light help you sleep? There’s not a whole lot of research over whether this is a viable natural insomnia treatment. But the little bit of evidence we do have is encouraging. It appears as if red light therapy has merit. Of course more studies are needed. But red light therapy seems like
This is something I’ve talked about before. I’ve published other posts on adult female malignant narcissists. But it’s a warning that bears repeating. Female narcissists are out there. They’re exceedingly dangerous. There’s also disturbing evidence that narcissism is on the rise. People really do seem as if they’re getting meaner. This phenomenon includes women, as well
Natural medicine is as old as man. It has a recorded history stretching back thousands of years. Herbal remedies have a long track record of successful use in traditional Chinese medicine. Plant based remedies are widely used in Ayurveda, a sophisticated healing system developed ages ago on the Indian subcontinent. So I’m amused at the
Nothing lasts forever. This is especially true of essential oils. These highly concentrated aromatics have a shelf life. Essential oils will expire. It just depends upon the type of oil and how you store them. Eventually, all essential oils will go bad. So don’t believe the marketing hype that certain brands won’t. Essential oils don’t
There’s no proven scientific way to spot a dangerous person. Unfortunately. Because dangerous people abound. The kind I’m talking about are often referred to as “malignant narcissists.” This was a term coined in the 1960’s by a psychologist, who called it the “quintessence of evil.” If you’ve met one of these characters, you know what