All posts by Vicki Batts

(NaturalNews) Most condiments are not revered for their health benefits. In fact, condiments are generally known for their less-than-stellar nutritional performance. High fructose corn syrup, MSG and aspartame are just a few of the garbage ingredients you’ll typically find in your favorite sandwich spreads. However, not all condiments are bad news. There are some that contain […]

(NaturalNews) Nowadays, a lot of people are regularly plagued with migraines or similarly terrible headaches. Most people learn to cope with wearing sunglasses in the dark, while silently hoping they’re massaging their pressure points correctly. Just recently, however, a new trick to beating migraines has been studied and found to be effective, bringing hope to headache sufferers […]

(NaturalNews) If you’re looking for a healthy food trend to follow, look no further than the delectable beet. This multi-faceted nutrition powerhouse can be the perfect addition to any meal, and both the root and the greens of this little root vegetable are edible, making it an environmentally conscious choice as well. Beet greens are […]

(NaturalNews) Tea is known for its antioxidant powers, as well as being delicious and soothing. But did you know it had other health benefits too? There are several varieties of tea that researchers are finding to be beneficial in other ways, such as green tea, white tea and oolong. The polyphenols and phytochemicals in these […]

(NaturalNews) If you’ve heard of Peruvian maca powder, but aren’t really sure what it is or what it’s health benefits are, you aren’t alone. While it is currently all the rage in health circles and smoothie shops, it’s been cultivated in the Peruvian Andes for thousands of years – and hailed for its health benefits […]

(NaturalNews) Oregano is a kitchen staple. It brings a savory warmth to your favorite tomato sauce, and is used in many prized dishes; it’s even used to dress up olive oil. What you may not know, however, is that oregano also has some pretty impressive healing properties. The active compound in oregano that promotes many […]

(NaturalNews) Umeboshi is a staple in Japan and China as a healing fruit. It’s truly a superfood and has been widely consumed for its special health properties for centuries. It’s best known for its ability to balance body chemistry. You see, in most cases, illnesses occur when the body becomes too acidic. Healthy bodies and […]

(NaturalNews) Teeth are a very important part of the body; they allow us to eat, after all. Having a clean, bright smile is also considered to be an indicator of health and cleanliness, especially in modern society. However, many modern methods of maintaining healthy, perfect-looking teeth come with their own set of drawbacks. Fortunately, researchers […]

(NaturalNews) Emotional traumas have been known to affect people in a variety of ways. Stress from being traumatized and the trauma itself can have a number of ill effects on the surviving person. Anxiety, insomnia, irritability, depression and changes in appetite are just a few of the many effects emotional trauma can have. Research has […]

(NaturalNews) Tattoos have made their mark in a number of different cultures for thousands of years, and have become an increasingly acceptable part of our society. Though they were once quite frowned upon, nowadays roughly a quarter of all adults in the United States says that they have at least one tattoo. The actual practice […]