Hysterectomies have come into vogue in the last decade or so. Uterines are being removed left and right, even if they are not causing risk to the woman’s life. But what if you have uterine cancer? Isn’t a hysterectomy the only option? Far from it. There are natural and effective ways to deal with this [...]
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In the world of essential oils, few can beat thyme essential oil for its price and effectiveness on a variety of problems. While it is warm, and hot if taken orally, it does not burn the skin like its partner, oregano oil. “Wait a minute,” you say. “I thought thyme was just a great flavoring [...]
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In today’s modern world, it seems that every woman has health issues that were mostly non-existent 100 years ago. Even those of us who have dramatically changed our diets and quit taking drugs still struggle with problem pregnancies, PMS, irregular menstruation, fybroid cysts, etc. Whether we received a hefty percentage of our mothers’ toxicity as [...]
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“Why should I use essential oils?” I asked myself this question for years, not understanding neither the health benefits of essential oils nor how effective they were. I knew about aromatherapy, and that masseuses used them to balance emotions in their clients, but that’s all. But now I wish I’d known about organic essential oils [...]
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Summer is coming to a close, with fall on its heels. And dire warnings from the Centers for Disease Control that you had better get a flu shot, or else! Even though last year’s deaths from the swine flu were ONE-THIRD the number of annual deaths from the “regular” (whatever that means) flu, and many [...]
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These days, it seems that everyone is talking about how to reduce stress. But what if you enjoy living with the flight-or-fight response? What would be the most effective ways to keep your adrenaline flowing 24/7? If you’re serious about taking a decade or two off your lifespan, here are the top ten ways to [...]
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Fear runs rampant these days about the superbug known as MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is usually contracted in hospitals via wounds or surgical incisions. Lately, however, it is on the rise among the community at large, making truly healthy living a challenge for many. The fear has arisen from the fact that conventional antibiotics can’t [...]
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Have you ever heard of coriander essential oil? If you cook your own food (which, of course, is one of the key habits of the healthiest people), you have probably used coriander as a spice. You may have even used cilantro – the fresh herbal form – in salads or salsa. But were you aware [...]
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Depression is a hard thing to shake. It may be considered the antithesis to healthy living. But there is a natural treatment for depression that is not only free, but provides many other health benefits besides. This treatment is regular exercise. Yup. You know that exercise helps you to maintain a healthy weight and a [...]
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Natural cures for mood swings are not often talked about in the public square. Mainly because the FDA doesn’t allow anyone to claim anything that isn’t a drug to be a “cure.” You’ve undoubtedly heard about the drugs that treat such mental disorders as depression and schizophrenia. However, Western medicine has left the definite impression [...]
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