Real Wellness
Essential oils have been in use for thousands of years and research does support some uses of the oils. Until recently few studies had been conducted on the effectiveness of essential oils, although these studies did show that aromatherapy can be beneficial for select health conditions. One of the best uses for essential oils is […]
Few sauces, soups, or salsas (to name just a few dishes) would be complete without the delicious taste of garlic. Garlic is a member of the lily family, and its use dates back thousands of years. It is thought to have been first cultivated and celebrated by the Ancient Egyptians. Not only is it yummy, […]
In the never-ending battle between alternative and mainstream medicine, a variety of myths abound. From simple to far-fetched, myths about alternative health are well known and well distributed across social media, and even in the offices of medical personnel. However, as we move towards integrative health care, we’ve been able to bust many of the […]
Essential oil use does not have to be complicated. Once you know the basic properties of an oil, it’s easy to discover new ways to use them. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to use these beneficial oils in your life. Here are 59 to get you started. These are only a few […]
A mineral that is more powerful than most of us realize, magnesium controls a large amount of metabolic and enzymatic processes within our bodies all the time. This vital mineral plays a leading role in bone, mood, heart, blood, digestive, kidney, and overall neurological health. One of the most important roles it plays, however, is […]
Fall is all about sweaters, hot beverages, and jumping into piles of leaves. We spend hours raking leaves in the fall. Most of us toss them to the curb, after which they are collected and subsequently end up in landfills. But are these attempts to clean up our yards misguided? Natural gardeners suggest that perhaps […]
Imagine this: You press your hand to your chest, and instead of quiet reassurance, your heartbeat thunders like a drum in a vast hall. Or perhaps your footsteps echo as if you tread on hollow ground, each step a whisper amplified into a roar. For most, these are fleeting oddities, tricks of the mind in […]
Depression is a serious mental illness — one that affects more than 15 million adults in the U.S. For some women, pregnancy can bring about new depression symptoms, or worsen existing ones. However, before going to your doctor for an antidepressant prescription, you should know the very real risks that these drugs carry. A study, […]
Preliminary findings have uncovered that diabetic women are at significantly higher risk of serious heart problems than men. The first study by Dr. Dr. Xue Dong and colleagues involved 19 previous studies conducted between 1966 and 2014 from a sample size of 11 million people across the globe. They found that approximately 38 percent of […]
Women have so many demands on their bodies and minds that any relief is a blessing. That is why you need to start taking these herbs to help increase your energy, cope with stress, balance your hormones, and so much more. Vitex for natural relief from your PMS woes Vitex is the fruit of the […]
