WHAT THEY ARE: Your tear ducts are short canals leading from the tiny opening on the inside corner of each eye to your nasal passages. WHAT THEY DO: Your eyes produce tears to lubricate, nourish, and protect your eyes from…
Miracle cure for warts?
I just finished your April 2001 issue and have a wart remedy to add to your article “How to Stock a Natural Medicine Cabinet” (Consumer Guide). Several months ago my son had three warts. I went to my local natural…
Fade Bruises Fast: Speed Your Skin’s Recovery with these Herbs
by Donna Ress BRUISES OCCUR WHEN BLOOD VESSELS BENEATH YOUR skin are damaged and leak blood into the surrounding tissues. Contrary to popular belief, bruises should not be simply left alone to heal, says Margi Flint, an herbalist in Marblehead,…
7 Super Anti-Aging Foods
Antiaging food has been a hot topic recently. Everybody knows that you are supposed to eat more fruit and vegetables to protect yourself from aging. But are all fruits and veggies equally good? Find what specific foods are considered best…
Food/stress connection: what you shove down your gullet will either fuel or cool the edginess inside
Jittery nerves are a way of life for many of us. After close to a year of slump, the economy’s only now starting to get off the mat, and navigating airport security would make a Buddhist monk pop a few…
Take a Cooling Dip: Find Relief from the Summer Heat in Your Bathtub
IF THE SUN HAS LEFT YOU HOT AND clammy, soaking in a tepid or cool bath is the fastest way to bring down your body temperature, says Laurel Vukovic, an herbalist in Ashland, Ore., and Natural Health columnist. That’s because…
Dr. Weil’s cooking dos and don’ts; create healthier and more delicious meals with these easy tips from Andrew Weil, M.D
by Donna Coco NO OFFENSE TO MY MOTHER, but if I could have a companion in the kitchen to help me make healthy meals, it would be Andrew Weil, M.D. He’s been researching nutrition and experimenting in his own kitchen…
How to care for swimmer’s hair: restore shine to your locks with these tips
SWIMMING LAPS IS GREAT FOR YOUR body but not for your hair. The chlorine used to sanitize pools breaks down the natural sebum (or oil) found on your hair, and without it, your hair becomes drier and lighter and loses…
Should you get a mammogram?
A review of the research casts doubt on this diagnostic tool. Here’s the bottom line – News and notes: latest research, interviews, product reviews, tips, & trends. A recent report in the medical journal Lancet has rekindled the controversy over…
Quick Buzz Stimulants
Some nutrients widely believed to make your brain function better do just that–for a few hours. Caffeine is the most popular; people also use amino acids like phenylalanine, and herbs such as ephedra and guarana also provide a quick jolt…