As an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. But because it is still relatively new to the West, many people have doubts about whether acupuncture actually does anything. Holistic health professionals advocate…
Is Colon Cleansing Really Beneficial?
Over the last few years, colon cleansing has become a huge trend among health-food and dieting circles. The basic idea is simple: over time, the body gradually accumulates toxins, and colon cleansing is the process of flushing these toxins out…
How to Get Healthy Skin Without Chemicals
Nowhere is one’s overall health more apparent than in the skin. Whenever you eat well, refrain from consuming unhealthy substances, and stay away from unnatural products, this translates into a warm and healthy complexion. In contrast, when someone eats a…
Vitamin D: Is It All They Say It Is?
By Jamell Andrews Among all the essential vitamins and minerals, Vitamin D is one of the strangest. There are some food sources that provide Vitamin D, but we mostly get it from the sun. Or more accurately, we produce it…
The Most Effective Natural Sleep Aids
By Lisa Pecos Have you been suffering from insomnia but you do not trust prescription sleep aids? If so, you are not the only one who feels this way. Prescription sleep medications have widely varied results, and the companies that…
Does Green Tea Have Health Benefits?
By Jamell Andrews Green tea in its various forms has played a role in human life throughout recorded history, and while its many benefits have been known for centuries, modern science has finally begun to provide us with definitive proof…
Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?
By Marc Courtiol With the rise of the organic food movement over the last decade, the decision-making process at the grocery store has become more complicated than ever. In the produce section, we face a choice between fruits and vegetables…
Natural Depression Relief
By Marc Courtiol Everyone feels a little blue from time to time, but if you have experienced persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or personal emptiness that have lasted for months or years, then it is time to do something about…
Top 10 Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic
By Lisa Pecos Buying organic foods is good for the planet and positive for your health, but because organic produce is often more expensive than non-organic, it is important to think carefully about which fruits and vegetables to spend the…
Benefits of Massage Therapy
By Marc Courtiol There are a number of benefits to be gained from massage therapy. Once thought of as a luxury that most people could not afford to indulge in, it has become a very beneficial component of maintaining a…