Natural Health

What supplements/herbs would you recommend for macular degeneration?

Mother Earth News — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:25:34 GMT

The editor of Herbs for Health magazine suggests effective herbs and supplements for the treatment of macular degeneration.

What are some effective herbal sleep remedies?

Mother Earth News — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:23:00 GMT

The editor of Herbs for Health magazine offers practical advice about some herbs and simple techniques gthat can help you sleep better.

Vitamin D: Sunshine and So Much More

Mother Earth News — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:37:02 GMT

Experts suspect that insufficient levels of vitamin D raise your risk of getting osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Find out how to get enough of this important vitamin.

Top 12 Web Sites for Health Advice

Mother Earth News — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:58:36 GMT

Can eating grapefruit really fight cancer? Do you need to drink eight glasses of water every day? When you have health questions, are you able to interpret the thousands of health Web sites that promote wonder cures, advice and diets? Most people aren't.

NATURAL HEALTH

Mother Earth News — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:01:45 GMT

Prevent and treat common ailments with the right diet and natural remedies.

Is Organic Food Really Better for You?

Mother Earth News — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:03:34 GMT

We know that organic produce has less pesticide residue than nonorganic crops, but do they actually have more nutrients? A new study from the University of California-Davis has uncovered higher levels of flavonoids (plant compounds thought to protect against cancer, dementia and heart disease) in organically grown tomatoes.

Introduction to Yoga

Mother Earth News — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:53:12 GMT

Though yoga has grown increasingly popular in the West, to many people the study can still seem foreign or intimidating. Learn about the mental and physical benefits of this exercise and find helpful resources in this simple introduction to yoga.

Help to Beat the Winter Blues

Mother Earth News — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:04:56 GMT

After the holiday decorations have come down and your relatives have all gone home, you may find yourself stuck with a case of the winter blues. Colder temperatures and limited sunshine can make anyone feel like curling up in bed rather than facing the outside world.

Great-tasting Garlic is Good for Your Heart

Mother Earth News — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:34:02 GMT

Since antiquity, people worldwide have used garlic to prevent and combat a long list of infectious diseases, cancers, heart disease and other conditions. However, some skepticism has surfaced over garlic’s most famous attributes: its ability to lower cholesterol. Nonetheless, garlic has been shown to inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol (oxidized LDL is what damages the blood vessels), reduce atherosclerotic plaque size, retard the deposition of calcium that hardens the arteries, mildly lower blood pressure, hinder platelets from sticking together in a clot, and reduce homocysteine (an amino acid that raises cardiovascular disease and stroke risk).

Find Safer, Healthier Lip Balm, Gloss and Lipstick

Mother Earth News — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:54:30 GMT

Unless you're sure you're wearing a safe lip product, a kiss really isn't just a kiss. Find out might be lurking in your lip products, why it matters, and learn how to choose a safe, effective alternative.