Classified as a nervine - i.e. an herb that calms the nervous system - chamomile has traditionally been used to induce relaxation and improve insomnia. In addition, various studies - with women in postpartum, cardiac patients, children and the elderly - also suggest...
A sore throat can strike at any time of the year, for a multitude of reasons. When that happens, it helps to be prepared with an at-home remedy like peppermint. The benefits of this plant are truly impressive: it’s a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, antiviral,...
Although bloating can occur for multiple reasons - such as stress or hormonal imbalance - in some cases, it can be due to hypokalemia aka low potassium. Potassium is a nutrient that affects the digestive system in multiple ways, especially when it comes to muscle...
For anyone who wants to eat healthy, cost is often a concern. Whether it's fresh produce or something packaged, you're likely to pay more for wholesome food than for processed stuff. But there are ways to work around this and these tips for how to eat clean on a...
Many popular snacks tend to have pro-inflammatory ingredients that irritate the digestive system and worsen bloating. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on snacking! In this article, you will find a wide variety of snacks to reduce bloating (that also taste...
You've decided to eat healthy and you're loading up on vegetables. But now you're experiencing more bloating, gas and what not. So much for "healthy", right? Well, before you throw up your hands in frustration, check out the tips below on how to reduce bloating from...
For the most part, everyone agrees on the importance of fruits and veggies for good health. However, how to consume them is where things sometimes get murky. So, in this article we're going to look at two very popular healthy eating options: green smoothie vs salad....
With several varieties of frankincense (aka boswellia) available to us these days, it can be a little tricky to know which one is best for pain and inflammation. In general, frankincense serrata is the best choice for general inflammation, including the pain...
Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, unusual food cravings, pale skin or some other signs of iron deficiency anemia, you just might benefit from drinking a beet smoothie for low iron. Both the beetroot and its mild-tasting leaves contain iron, as well as other...
Ever considered eating dates for iron deficiency? If you haven’t, then you might be pleasantly surprised to hear that dates can actually be used as a natural remedy for low iron or anemia. In fact, several studies have shown that the date fruit - which is a natural...
