WHAT IT IS Ginseng is another adaptogen, used for thousands of years throughout Asia, Europe, and America. There are many types of ginseng, but some herbalists and physicians suggest that Siberian ginseng may be the most potent type, and Siberian…
Ashwagandha
WHAT IT IS Also known as “Indian ginseng,” ashwagandha is the aromatic root of Withania somnifera, a tall branching shrub with pale yellow-green flowers, cultivated in India and North America. REPORTED EFFECTS Ashwagandha is believed to nurture and clear the…
Kicking Butts
by Amy Allison WHETHER FIRST- OR SECONDHAND, smoking has been conclusively linked to respiratory problems, multiple cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Breaking free of a tobacco habit isn’t easy, but natural remedies are there to lend a gentle yet effective hand.…
Heart Healthy Cocoa
HOT COCOA SOOTHES THE SOULS of weary winter travelers–and protects their blood vessels, too. New research suggests that cocoa can inhibit the platelet activity that causes blood clotting. Potentially fatal blood clots have been linked to long-haul flights, as well…
The Winter Wellness Guide
by Elizabeth Barker IF YOU’RE ANYTHING LIKE US, you’re always looking for new ideas to help you feel your best–especially during the rigors of the winter season. To help you think beyond chicken soup and echinacea, we asked a few…
Maitake
This Japanese mushroom may protect you from cancer and cut your cholesterol levels. It may also enhance the immunity of HIV patients – supplement brief by Jaime Berry What It Is Maitake is an edible mushroom that grows in clusters…
The Tao of Immunology: A Revolutionary New Understanding of Our Body’s Defenses. – book reviews
by Arthur Noble THE TAO OF IMMUNOLOGY: A REVOLUTIONARY NEW UNDERSTANDING OF OUR BODY’S DEFENSES By Marc Lappe, A.D. It’s not unreasonable to want a powerful immune system. After all, most of us have been taught since grade school that…
Acupuncture and Osteoporosis
by Honora Lee Wolfe With recent revelations in the news about the possible dangers of long-term Hormone Replacement Therapy, many women are searching for other possible methods of preventing osteoporosis and other degenerative diseases related to hormonal decline after menopause.…
Ayurveda
by Linda Weber WHAT IT IS Ayurveda is a system of natural healing that originated in India 5,000 years ago. Its basic principle is that each of us has a specific mind-body type, known as a dosha, which is influenced…