Natural Healing News

by Scott White —  You would never ask your hairstylist to diagnose a mechanical problem on your car, would you? Of course not, unless they were also a certified mechanic on the side. Why, then, ask your doctor about exercise, when his or her line of work is the diagnosis and treatment of illness and […]

by Jane Copper —  Ai Chi, a simple water exercise and relaxation program, is performed using a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs and torso in a flowing yet powerful progression. Ruth Sova, author and founder of the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, says, “Ai Chi, flowing aquatic energy, is […]

About 12 million Americans have some degree of food allergy, with severe food allergies triggering as many as 30,000 emergency room visits annually, and 150 to 200 deaths. Food labels help people with allergies avoid ingredients that could make them ill. An amendment to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 went […]

by Kathy Balland —  Want to know a fun way to improve your health? Try a little laughter. Studies have shown that laughter has many medical and psychological benefits. Here are 10 of those benefits: 1. Weight management: Laughing 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn an extra 40 calories. 2. Anti-aging: Laughter can […]

by Dr. Martha Grout —  The prostate gland completely surrounds the urethra, making it the single most troublesome gland of the male reproductive system. When the prostate becomes enlarged, as it tends to do starting around age 30, it presses on the urethra, causing obstruction of urine flow, diminished urinary stream and sometimes complete urinary […]

by Linda Leibl —  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to receive compliments on your skin all the time? And imagine how great it would be to have a facial treatment with visible results but no swelling or inflammation, in just one relaxing hour. The good news is that such a treatment exists for all of us […]

Reluctant exercisers visualize fitness as hours on a treadmill or lifting weights in an overcrowded gym. But some of the fittest individuals look to the great outdoors for exercise. According to Denise Mitten, contributing editor of Hiking and Backpacking, exercising in nature can help increase and maintain fitness levels and contribute to overall health and […]

Although many consumers realize that industry, factory farms, government agencies (especially the military) and municipalities are polluting our drinking water supply, this awareness has led to a widespread phobia of tap water that has, ironically, exacerbated the water pollution problem. The average American adult spends nearly $200 each year on bottled water. It takes five […]

by Nancy Hofman —  We have all heard the stories of the 40-something man or woman who bolts from a long-term marriage, buys a sports car, finds a new mate who is 20 years younger and seems to turn their entire life upside down. Stories like this are inevitably labeled as mid-life crises, described with […]

by Karyn Diane Kish —  Sugilite is a rare potassium sodium lithium iron manganese aluminum silicate mineral. It is a very beautiful stone that ranges between 6 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness, with colors ranging from violet-pink to a deep purple. It crystallizes in the form of lightly banded masses, and occasionally […]

by Kim Blankenship —  Acupuncture in America traditionally has been available only to a small percentage of the population who can afford to pay out-of-pocket expenses or who have insurance covering alternative medical modalities. This is changing now thanks to the grassroots Community Acupuncture movement that began in Portland, Ore., about five years ago. The […]

by Linda Leibl —  Having worked in makeup, cosmetics and skincare for more than 25 years, I am often asked questions on skincare regimes, systems and basic ingredients. As such, I thought it was time for an article about basic skin products and their application. 1. Cleansing your face — Remove your eye makeup first […]

by Ben Ta’ati —  Short periods of anxiety may be experienced by almost everyone, but some individuals are more inclined to be troubled with this problem. Homeopathic remedies that treat acute conditions are available and can be readily purchased at most natural food stores. One of these remedies is Argentum nitricum, which is derived from […]