Pharmaceuticals Harm the Environment
We came across a very interesting article on the National Toxics Network not long ago about the impact that pharmaceutical drugs are having on the environment. The new report and…
Health Tips for Travelling in Asia
Having just returned from a month in Bali and Indonesia, I thought I would share with you some health advice to make your travels a little more easy. Travelling in…
Treating Eczema and Other Skin Conditions in Babies and Children
Skin conditions can be stubborn. However, as the saying goes, better out than in! When my six month old baby boy developed eczema, being fully breastfed, I was mortified. Having…
Aging Gracefully
Now that all the baby boomers (including myself) are getting older, more research is appearing on how to counter the effects of aging. We all like to think that 60…
Dealing with Addictions Naturally
“One of the primary aims in Dealing with Addiction is a smooth, obstruction-releasing qi flow throughout the body-mind so that intoxicants are no longer craved. This entails clearing the liver,…
Do You Know What Pesticides You’re Eating?
If you’ve ever wondered how many different kinds of pesticides are sprayed on conventionally grown produce, you may be shocked to read a report recently released by the Environmental Working…
Calm Your Mind Using Natural Ways
More and more research shows us that a calm mind is the first thing we need to cultivate to be able to heal our various ailments. Most indigenous cultures knew…
Headaches and Migraines
What is my body trying to tell me? This is the question I ask whenever I am suffering pain from a headache or worse still, a migraine. My body gives…
Bladder and Urinary Tract Problems
Problems in the bladder and urinary tract can range from incontinence and irritable bladder to infections, also called Cystitis. Incontinence means being unable to control the flow of urine whereas…
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
I am at that age where a few close friends of late have told me they have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, which literally means thinning of the bones and can…