By Sara Tipton The advances in modern medicine are obviously wonderful and have added years to the average American’s lifespan. But what will you do when medical care isn’t so readily available, such as in a survival scenario or for a mild ailment? Hopefully, this list…
By Richard Gale and Gary Null, Natural Blaze Modern conventional medicine has increasingly become a culture of scientific and historical denialism. Although portending to be an objective discipline of consistent progress, the medical establishment more often than not denies the insights, discoveries, medical systems and…
By Sara Tipton Most of us have already heard of a few of the many benefits of lavender, but its healing properties go way beyond simple aromatherapy. Whether it’s in the form of a tea, an essential oil, or a dried herb for food, lavender is…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Antibiotics: The Side Effects and Natural Alternatives Antibiotics are among the most prescribed drugs. Often, friends and family tell me that their doctor has prescribed them antibiotics. Antibiotics are given for everything from wounds, ear infections, acne, strep throat, pneumonia, fungal infections, food poisoning, and…
By Jeremiah Johnson ‘Tis the season to gather up some yarrow. Yes, Ready Nutrition Readers! Let’s delve into it and see what this article’s herbal focus has to offer. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an aromatic perennial herb found primarily in Western North America. If you can’t find it…
By Jeremiah Johnson Herbs can be very beneficial for your pets for the same reasons they can help you: they are not as invasive nor addictive as pharmacological medications, and they have fewer side effects when administered properly and correctly. As a matter of fact,…
By Richard Gale and Gary Null, Natural Blaze Wikipedia’s co-founder Jimmy Wales claims to hold high standards of objectivity and balance in the content of the online encyclopedia and the integrity of his volunteer army of editors. Indeed this is largely true; except when it…
By Jeremiah Johnson We’re going to cover Ginkgo biloba, a very well-rounded herb with an ancient and time-tested past. Ginkgo (as it’s commonly known as) has been used for thousands of years in China. It has been known in the West for only a short time. When Nixon opened…
By Healthtips Now Pine bark extract, is derived from the Pinus pinaster plant. It is loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds (OPCs), which are responsible for most of its effects. The same ingredient can be found in the skin of peanuts, grapeseeds, and witch hazel bark. Studies show that…
Thyme is a powerful and effective disinfectant and can be used both externally (as a wash) and internally to help fight off infection. One of the best herbal cold remedies, it is often used to help ward off colds and as a rinse to treat…
By Healthtips Now Being sick is never fun. While reducing stress and getting plenty of sleep can help you get through a nasty bout of seasonal sickness, food can play an important role, too. Of course, some foods are better than others. Here are some of…
While the holiday season can be a wonderful time of celebration and connection, few of us get through it without experiencing some level of stress. Emotions can run high around the holidays and expectations higher still. You may feel pressure to entertain, cook a big…
By Brent Chittenden Chamomile tea, also known as manzanilla tea, is an herbal tea made from a plant in the Asteraceae family. It usually comes from one of two varieties of the chamomile plant—German chamomile and Roman chamomile—and has numerous health benefits due to the presence…
By Mae Chan As a natural traditional Chinese medicine, Galla Chinensis has been widely used since ancient times for its astringency, stypticity, detoxification, and antibacterial activity. In a new finding, researchers in China report that active ingredients in the herb could one day lead to…
By Health Tips Now Alchemilla vulgaris or Lady’s mantle benefits are known for centuries. In Arab countries, this antioxidant-rich tea has traditionally been used to reduce inflammation and gastrointestinal pain and to promote weight loss. European women have been using lady’s mantle tea for treating infertility,…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor A Rutgers University study on a proprietary herbal blend with salacia extract offered hope for those with obesity When it comes to research, CARBS is an acronym that encompasses data on Carbohydrates, Appetite Reduction, Blood Sugar and Satiety. The CARBS study from Rutgers…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. We are being exposed to ever higher levels of radiation from technology. Healthline points out in Electromagnetic Radiation: Are…
By Health Tips Now Nasturtiums or Tropaeolum majus are one of the most popular summer plants and they are not only beautiful and decorative, but also extremely healing and powerful natural antibiotics. It originally came from South America – Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru, where it…
By Organic and Healthy While mint is a herb we’re all quite familiar with, you may not know how to grow it, or just how easy it is to use. Mint plants are incredibly hardy, and will grow nearly anywhere – and, given how quickly…
By Adonia Dennis, Natural Blaze If you are an enthusiastic gardener or just love to be outdoors, you may believe like many others that the proliferation of the dandelion plant is the bugbear of the environment. Dandelion root may be considered by many as the…
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