Is your chewing gum toxic?
Who doesn’t love a fresh piece of chewing gum? Thousands upon thousands of people chew gum every day, never once questioning what they are actually putting in their mouths. Most chewing gums actually contain hazardous chemicals and toxins. In fact, the FDA considers chewing gum an over-the-counter drug. One of the most dangerous substances in Read More
Studies show probiotics essential to brain health
Probiotics are known for their abilities to heal your digestive woes and promote a healthy gastrointestinal system. But did you know that new research shows that can impact whole body healthy? In fact, some studies are indicating that probiotics may be a big player in brain function and health as well. There is mounting evidence Read More
A beginner’s guide to essential oils
Quintessential for maintaining whole body health, essential oil use dates back to ancient Egypt, which is revealed through recipes that were recorded in hieroglyphics on temple walls. If you’re new to using essential oils, or simply looking to deepen your knowledge of them, Abundant Health’s book Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to Therapeutic Use of Read More
Natural pesticide could end Monsanto
In 2006, a myologist named Paul Stamets applied for a patent. This patent could potentially change the world, and perhaps even bring Monsanto’s reign over the agricultural industry to a startling halt. Stamets’s created a natural pesticide by manipulating entomopathogenic Fungi – fungi that kills insects – and creating a breed that would not create Read More
Is ginger the natural cure for acid reflux?
The multi-billion dollar acid-blocker and acid-reducer industry may be popular with the masses, but studies show that a lowly spice may indeed be more effective at combatting the effects of GERD, acid reflux and general discomfort. Ginger – your favorite sushi topping and tea – has many medicinal purposes. It’s long been recognized for its Read More
Frankincense: A natural cancer-killer
Could your favorite aromatic resin be the cure for ovarian cancer? Prized for centuries for its healing abilities, frankincense may contain properties that help stop the spread of ovarian and other cancers. Frankincense is cultivated from the Boswellia tree. Extracts from the tree species are shown to have powerful anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-carcinogenic properties. Resins Read More
Top 10 plants that work better than pharmaceutical drugs
Plants contain incredible healing power that often gets overlooked in today’s world of modern medicine. Common maladies may be treated with plants that you possibly have in your home, or which can be bought in supplement-form at your local grocer. It is important to not forget the natural healing power that plants can provide us. Read More
Top 10 clean protein sources for vegetarians
Protein is essential to repair damaged cells and create new ones. Protein is particularly important for children, teenagers and pregnant women, as it aids growth and development. Vegetarians may not get their protein from animal sources, but there are plenty of ways to have a protein-rich diet eating vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and beans. Eating Read More
20 questions about smoking that will make you quit! – Plus one natural solution
Here are 20 questions that engage smokers and help them consider why they smoke cigarettes, just what they are really smoking, and why they can’t quit. These questions are posed to students of the one-hour class “14AndOut,” and then the answers are reflected upon and/or corrected by the teacher and inventor of the program, who Read More
Passionflower as effective as medication for anxiety and insomnia
New research suggests that passionflower may treat insomnia and anxiety as well as prescription drugs, but without the side effects. In fact, the clinical trials show passionflower is possibly the most valuable herbal remedy available. In human trials, passionflower was found to treat both acute and chronic anxiety, as well as generalized anxiety disorder quite Read More
