Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Roman Chamomile grows close to the ground, reaching only up to a foot in height. It has gray-green leaves, flowers that resemble a daisy, and smells like apple. The plant has been nicknamed the “plant’s physician,” because it has positive effects on plants growing nearby. Ancient Romans used the oil for mental clarity and courage…
White Fir Essential Oil
White Fir tree is a popular wood for construction because of its combination of strength, versatility, and beauty. It is also a popular choice for Christmas trees. Native Americans used White Fir as a building material and in traditional medicine, specifically to promote healthy respiratory function. Derived from the soft needles of the tree, White…
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Herbal Supplements
It has been recently reported in the news that several brands of herbal supplements were found to contain none of the advertised herb. Many people have come to trust the stores that sell these products, notably GNC, Wal-Mart, Target, and Walgreens. It’s not that I think these retailers shouldn’t be in the supplement market. Instead…
Treating the Common Cold Naturally
I rarely get a cold. Having said that, I caught a cold by coming in contact with someone who already had a cold. Doesn’t matter how that virus was passed on to me, it nonetheless took hold. I had the runny nose, sneezing, chest congestion, cough… Nasty little symptoms that we all recognize as the…
On Dying
Since I have already broached this subject, I thought his post was worth continuing the discussion. It is a subject that applies to all of us. I have permission to share this blog with you. It is beautifully written and well presented. How Doctors Die…Not Like the Rest of Us For all those who rely…
Kañiwa – A New Ancient Grain
Kañiwa (pronounced kan-yi-wa) is the baby cousin of quinoa. It’s being touted as a new superfood along the lines of chia seeds. It’s gluten-free, vegan and an excellent source of amino acids, but despite its smaller size, it actually packs more protein than quinoa. It grows in the same areas as quinoa, Peru and Bolivia.…
Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
I have tried to start writing this blog several times and have backed out everything and started over. It concerns a subject that many people find difficult to discuss. We talk about health and wellness, nutrition and natural cures but we don’t like to face the inevitable. In the end, we all must die. It’s…
How Much is Too Much Pizza?
I read a rather disturbing article that stated American children eat 22% of their total calories in pizza! Based on a study in the latest Pediatrics Journal, the nutrient intake of children ages 2 to 11 and 12 to 19 over a seven year period revealed that they received nearly a quarter of their energy…
My Brain Needs Sleep
The reason I am writing this blog entry is because I am living proof that without adequate sleep your body goes through serious “withdrawal” from necessary functions. I have been working hard on developing my signature program that I will release this fall. Instead of following what I already know, I have been pushing myself…
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