Natural Healing News

The problem with fragrances by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Today, many products we buy have fragrance added to them, which makes them toxic. As many as 95 percent of chemicals used in fragrances are made from petroleum products, which are known to cause cancer, birth defects and damage to the brain, lungs and nerves. Some […]

Two new books take kid marketers to task by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Although there is no “must have” toy or item these days, more advertising than ever is targeted directly at children. Children are such a niche market that there are dozens of annual conferences dedicated to helping manufacturers market wares straight to kids. […]

Eat healthy to avoid high-calorie foods by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The holidays are a time when we tend to push our diets aside and indulge in high-calorie and high-sugar foods, but there are many other healthy choices that we can include with our holiday meals. Local farmers’ markets have wonderful winter vegetables and fruits […]

Pesticide use in schools by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Although more and more communities across the country are acting to protect children from pesticide use in their schools, no national protections or standards exist. In an effort to correct this situation and ensure national leadership to protect children from daily doses of hazardous chemicals in […]

A great season for the farmers’ markets\ by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The local farmers’ markets are back in full swing, marketing fresh locally grown organic fruits and vegetables directly to consumers. Just ask and the farmers will explain how the food is grown and educate you about how to prepare it. This marketing method […]

Summertime and the living is easy — and hot by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Summer is a great time to break out the grill, but sometimes we just do not feel like standing over it in the blistering heat. A Crockpot® dinner or a juice fast are always alternatives that can make cooking easier, but […]

Eat almonds for heart health by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Vascular dysfunction is one of the major causes of cardiovascular mortality, and the figures increase with age. A new study is helping researchers begin to understand why people who eat a Mediterranean diet and consume nuts regularly are less likely to develop heart disease. Men […]

Accelerate your body’s natural healing by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  You can energize your body’s natural healing with photon energy and far infrared sauna treatments. Treatments combining photon light and sound energy mixed with far infrared, whole body sauna and the targeted Photon Energy Genie make for an even more powerful healing process. Patients who have […]

Epicurean summer fruit and vegetables by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Every fruit and vegetable has a prime time during the year when it is at its seasonal best. Locally grown food means extra flavor and nutrition, and also great value. But depending on your location, some items are at their prime for several months, while […]

Half of all Americans drink tea by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  People have been drinking tea for nearly 5,000 years. According to legend, it was discovered in 2737 B.C. by Chinese Emperor Shen-Nung, known as the Divine Healer, when some tea leaves accidentally blew into his pot of boiling water. In the 1600s, tea became […]

Types of magnesium supplements by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Studies show that up to 80 percent of Americans may be deficient in magnesium. So what do we do? Organic, green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard are excellent dietary sources of magnesium, as are some beans, nuts and seeds. Avocados are also a good […]

Understand food labels by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Food labels are managed in tandem by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which handles meats, animal products, grains and produce, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees grocery items and the labels related to nutrition characteristics, like calories, fat content and vitamins. These […]

Edible flowers add beauty to meals by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  We most often think of using flowers as the centerpiece on the dinner table. Today, edible flowers can be added as a garnish to make any dish the highlight of your meals. However, use flowers sparingly in your recipes, particularly if you are not […]