EVEN THOUGH THE FDA DOESN’T REQUIRE AN EXPIRATION DATE on sunscreen, it’s best to toss bottles older than three years. If your sunscreen is older than a year, check that it looks and smells like it did when new and…
Your Tear Ducts – Anatomy 101
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…