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…
By Tess Pennington Growing medicinal plants are a great way to ensure garden sustainability and, more notably, have access to natural medicine when you need it most. When I introduced more herbs in my garden, I noticed it had a profound impact on the vegetables and…
By Carey Wedler In recent years, the term “plant medicine” has come to be associated with psychedelics like mushrooms and ayahuasca, which are increasingly documented to provide mental and emotional relief to users. But according to a recent analysis from Kew Gardens in the United…
By Health Tips Now A few years ago, skin care products based on grapefruit- appeared on the market and began making their way. A unique chemical structure of Grapefruit seed extract (or GSE) is great for those dealing with acne! Grapefruit seed extract is also…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Thyme essential oil is one of the strongest antioxidants available today, but it has been used medicinally since ancient times. Thyme oil is extracted from the herb, Thymus vularis. For centuries thyme has been used to support the nervous, digestive, respiratory,…
By Health Tips Now Ayurvedic medicine practitioners discovered the fenugreek medicinal qualities thousands of years ago. Its seeds have some amazing health benefits that could change your life and transform your health for the better. These tiny light yellowish stones help in reducing both external…
By Joe Battaglia Ginkgo biloba, one of the oldest living tree species and best-selling herbs, also protects the brain from the toxic effects of aluminium chloride exposure, which has been linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments. Solid research has been performed…
