Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses volatile oils from plants, known as essential oils, to affect someone’s mood and health, but does it work? So, is Aromatherapy a branch of herbal…
What the Heck is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy? Brings to mind beaded doorways with the scent of burning patchouli incense wafting in the air and the melodic sounds of a sitar playing in the background with tree huggin…
Medicinal Herbs in North America
Herbs with a lifting energy are used for diseases and Herbs with a floating energy have diaphoretic properties and are used for the initial stages of colds, flus, fevers and eruptive skin diseases. He…
Why Not a Degree in Natural Medicine?
by Andrew Van Vooren
Taking a holistic approach to medicine is a whole-body experience and worth passing on to others. A degree in natural medicine has a bit of everything. You get to study massage…
Where Science Bravely Goes and Morality Fears To Tread
If there is one thing that we humans have learned to do extremely well, it’s to disagree. This controversial attitude extends into all facets of our existence – politics, re…
In Secrets of Self-Healing – Book Review
This holiday season, doctor of Chinese medicine and anti-aging expert Dr. Maoshing Ni (aka Dr. Mao) will publish his groundbreaking, 600-page book on natural healing that will revolutionize the way Americans approach health and wellness. Filled with advice and knowledge…
Reflexology – Reaching the Heart Through Your Feet
This article is about Reaching your heart through the feet – and reaching the brain, sinus cavities, glands, stomach, spinal column, reproductive system, etc… The human body is an amazing work, it never ceases to amaze me, as a Massage…
Reflexology – The Art of Foot Massage
Reflexology is a complementary therapy which works on the feet to help and heal congestion in other ‘related’ parts of the body. Reflexology is a gentle therapy used to help restore and maintain your body’s natural equilibrium.
Ayurvedic Foot Reflexology
In today’s world the most important natural health and healing activity is virtually unviable—Natural Reflexology—walking barefoot on the beach/bare dirt or through grass. Natural reflexology serves to connect our energy with Mother Earth energy, which creates grounding, balance and promotes…
Inflammatory and Irritable Bowel Disease
By Nancy Gahles, DC, RSHom (NA), CCH Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea are common symptoms that affect up to two million Americans. Inflammatory bowel disease is usually manifested between the ages of 15 and 40. More often than not,…