Holistic Healing Practices From Around The World
Nowadays, it seems like there's a pill or shot to cure every illness. But do we really know how safe these unnatural remedies are? Throughout my travels and by talking with locals from other cultures,...
View ArticleRest, relax & heal at the Shikata Zen Homestead for free (Photos)
Have you ever felt like you have had enough of everything that you just want to get away but then you realize that you cannot afford it? Well here is the answer to your ills, the Shikata Zen Homestead...
View ArticleSpring allergies in full bloom
This is the fourth warmest Spring season, on record, and allergy sufferers are feeling the itch! And, here in the Las Vegas Valley, with these wicked winds blowing, those with mild to severe allergies...
View ArticleCayenne Pepper the miracle herb
Related topics Herbal remediesnatural curesCayenne pepperNatural Livingnatural healthmerlyn seeley Advertisement I was once told, Cayenne Pepper is a miracle herb. It has been shown to stop heart...
View ArticleLinette's herbal remedy garden (Photos)
When Linette Brown needed medicine where she grew up back home in Jamaica, “We do not run to the doctor like Americans for medicine, we go outside to the garden.” Indeed a visit to Linettes home is...
View ArticleNew Jersey Tea an herb with a history
What do you think about when you hear the words New Jersey Tea? Most probably think about some tea that you can buy in the US state New Jersey, while others might think that this tea is something...
View ArticleHerbs to improve digestion
Medicine Hunter Our digestive system is a big, long pipe that starts at the mouth, ends at the anus, and involves a lot of complex processes in between. Many people experience indigestion, and...
View ArticleHow to grow Jewelweed in the garden
If you are looking for something a bit unusual for the garden that attracts hummingbirds and bees you may want to try Jewelweed. Jewelweed, ( Impatiens capensis), is an interesting native wildflower...
View ArticleSpring's gift the Serviceberry tree
Well it is spring time again and that means an array of wild food is about to pop up all over the woods and in most people's back yards! It is an exciting time of year because there is one tree that...
View ArticleWhat herbs to use in making herbal infusions
One of the greatest things about Spring and Summer is the flowers and wild herbs that will grow all over the place. I mean we are talking about a massive display of actual natural food and medicines...
View ArticleAll about Pokeweed and how to make Poke Salad
First off, what is pokeweed you may ask? Well pokeweed is a plant the grows starting in the spring all over the place and it grows in all sorts of soils and even in open places. You can find it...
View ArticleAll natural birth control is growing all around you this season (Photos)
View slideshow: Queen anne's Lace is also known as Wild Carrot No matter how much you look at that information, it is clouded with some serious issues, both morally and physically. I will not take up...
View ArticleTansy and rue are two of my best warriors for integrated pest management...
When using integrated pest management techniques within your garden, you always want to have multiple options in case one fails. I have found two plants that can provide many benefits with little care...
View ArticleSkullcap herb uses and health benefits (Video)
Have you ever thought that there are more natural ways to heal pain or deal with insomnia, stress and anxiety than the mainstream herbs that you hear about all the time? If so, then here is your...
View ArticleUsing nature to heal: Goldenrod Salve and its uses (Photos)
Hiking the Appalachian Trail can be a dangerous sport, although it is also a very enjoyable sport. However, there are times when as a hiker we have fallen and gotten some small cut or scrape and there...
View ArticleCorrelation between language of flowers and their medicinal uses
Floral tradition has often placed special meanings to certain flowers and other plants. Some of them have been of a romantic nature; others convey special sentiments that cannot always be expressed as...
View ArticleDrug resistant infections meet lavender (Photos)
In this life we can face many problems, one of those being medical issues. Most of today's medical problems that are actually preventable are only like this because we have destroyed our bodies immune...
View ArticlePlantain, nature's panacea herb
Related topics herbal medicine in Los Angelesnatural remedies Advertisement There are many herbs and plants that can be found in the LA region which are useful in a variety of ways. Few, however, are...
View ArticleKendra Wilson's way of the weed, part 3
Continuing our 'call of the wild' series with motherwort Ribwort plantain growing out of the top of a wall Wort and phlegm were key words in the Middle Ages, though they are barely used by polite...
View ArticleReaping the health benefits of the Spiderwort herbaceous wildflower (Photos)
View slideshow: Learn about the Spiderwort flower/herb The farmer, who's name was never mentioned, says, "Until recently I merely dabbled in seed saving. Now I feel that the only way to ensure that...
View ArticleNasturtiums for health beyond salad
With a name like "nasturtium", you could naturally think this flowering plant is nasty. Quite the opposite is true, what with the medicinal benefits you can reap from the leaves and flowers. While many...
View ArticleHerbs: How do you define the term?
There are all kinds of herbs in the world; every culture has its herbs, even if we in American haven’t heard of them yet. Herbs are used for all kinds of things; in cooking, for medicine, for scent,...
View ArticleSetting priorities and strategy in herbal treatment
The common way that many people use supplements and herbs to improve their health is to follow simple guides; “this herb is supposed to help this...”. The problem is that, particularly in the case of...
View ArticleWildflower treatment for asthma and COPD
A wildflower that grows along streams and wet thickets in Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Young Harris, Suches, Ellijay, Athens, Helen and Rome has been used for centuries to treat upper respiratory...
View ArticleSide effects of some imported herbal teas and teasans
Advertisement If you ever wanted to ask about side effects of some Chinese herbal teas containing a mixture of herbs, one of the first questions you may want answered is how will they impact your...
View ArticleFour new books from a new author just in time for planting season
Hot off the press so to speak and just in time for Spring planting season, the author has released four books that are all geared towards the organic planting and herbal medicine lifestyle. All four...
View ArticleLast Minute Holistic and Local Gift Ideas
Looking for a last minute gift for your favorite hippy, hipster, or holistic practitioner? Or perhaps neither of the above? Here are some ideas to give the gift of healing without breaking the bank....
View ArticleGot allergies, Get persimmon leaf tea
According to the Kaleidoscope Weekly out of Salem, Missouri columnist Marie Lasater has a friend who she refers to as just Penny in her article entitled, “Nature has the cure: Persimmon Leaf Tea”,...
View ArticlePossible side effects of teas and herbal teasans
Advertisement How will those very the small amounts of Chinese or Rain Forest herbs in specialized teas and teasans without caffeine affect you if you have unknown allergies or sensitivities to...
View ArticleHerb hunting in your neighborhood: plantain (Photos)
Many folks here the word "plantain" and think of those banana-like fruit. Others think of this wonderful little herb that I will bet you have a ton of right in your own yard! There are two basic types...
View ArticleDeer as herbal medicine
It is hunting season in Wisconsin and one of the more interesting animals that shows up in herbal apothecaries is the deer. Many “herbs” used throughout history have been from sources other than...
View ArticleEdgecombe Garden Club visits herb farm
Generations before us, herbs were kept in a trunk by my husband’s Martin County Great Grandmother Sarah Long. She lived near Jamesville and was called “Doctor” because she used herbs to heal people in...
View ArticleMay is National Herb Month: Adaptogens - what are they and how do they work?
If you have been drinking green tea for its anti-oxidant properties; taking Valerian root for its ability to relieve muscle tension; or know that sprinkling fresh oregano on foods does more than just...
View ArticleGet started on a herb garden
Johannesburg - The earliest gardens were herb gardens. Monks grew medicinal herbs to heal the sick, to provide pot herbs for the kitchen, and to flavour wines. Cottagers grew herbs for healing, to...
View ArticleHerbalist shares benefits of medicinal plants
Before she became an herbalist, Catherine Abby Rich worked as a New York City schoolteacher and a birth-control counselor. She grew up in Queens, N.Y., and spent five years in Germany and 4 1/2 years...
View ArticleNature in Short / Hardy roadside wildflowers brighten up landscapes
Kevin Short / Special to The Japan NewsJust past the equinox, the first solid splashes of spring color are now appearing on the south facing roadside slopes, park lawns and aze dikes in the...
View ArticleHerb For Life
DANDELION This herb is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It is rich in many vital vitamins, including folic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin,...
View ArticleHow do you know which rainforest herbs and how much to take for what reason?
What do you do when it comes to unfamiliar herbs from the rainforests of the world or from other countries, such as Chinese traditional herbs? How do you know how much to take and when, if you're not...
View ArticleBee cautious with beestings
They're tiny and terrifying to some of us. Even for those who aren't allergic to bee venom, these minature armed flying attackers can cause serious pain along with swelling and the possibility of a...
View ArticlePlants that heal
Of all the plants that I grow in the garden, there are a few that are particularly dear to my heart. Among them are pot marigolds (Calendula officinalis), for their fiery, edible flowers that light up...
View ArticleGifts from the garden
iStockphoto Homemade jam is easy to make and can even be made sugar-free for friends who are watching their sugar intake. The holiday season has officially begun and many of us are giving thought to...
View ArticleOrganic food grade diatomaceous earth nutritional mother lode anti- parasite
You may appear to be healthy on the outside but on the inside your body, knows better. Hookworm, tapeworm, roundworm, and other bacteria, pathogens and parasites have made a home in your body. Refined...
View Article40 tons of genetically modified sugar beets destroyed in Oregon (Video)
According to the report, "If the reports of the uprooting of this many plants are true (6500 beets), then WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A MOVEMENT, a kind of ORGANIZED REVOLT — and this is exactly the kind of...
View ArticleVandals turn to destroying genetically modified crops (Video)
Recently, news reports of GMO corn fields and other crops were torched by citizens of Hungary. Until now, we have not seen US citizens or any other vandals in the US destroying GMO crops, although in...
View ArticleFranken-cabbage up next on bio-agriculture's list (Video)
According to the Daily Sheeple, "A pesticide made with scorpion poison genetically engineered into a virus was first tested back in 1994. Interestingly, the scientists who sprayed the test field wore...
View ArticleRoll Away Chronic Pain and Reverse Aging with the MELT Methoc
Tweet 3 Email Report Photo 1 of 2 Just a few minutes of simple exercises a day can ease chronic pain while reversing aging. Learn about the MELT Method, as featured on the Dr. Oz Show, by reading the...
View ArticleGarlic chives: more than a garnish
Imagine an herb that not only adds a tasty kick to your meals, but has the capacity to bolster your health in many ways. If you thought of the garlic chive, you’d be correct. Not garlic, but with the...
View ArticleMore about herbs that bloom in the summer
Last year I had a column about herbs that bloom in the summer: roses, purple coneflowers, portulaca and purslane. Here are some more. Pinecone ginger bears one of my favorite flowers. The pinecone...
View ArticleThe Nine Best Herbs to Grow at Home
Herbs can be lovely -- but if you're looking to buy the organic, locally sourced kind, prepare to leaf out a lot of green. We propose a fun, economical alternative: Grow your own, either indoors or...
View ArticleGarden spider
Some landscapers consider the spiderwort an intrusive weed, though European gardeners welcome the New World native into the landscape of their formal gardens. But there is much more to the wild flower...
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