Teas are the very most popular way to take herbs in most other cultures of the world, but the herbal tea habit hasn’t completely caught on here yet. Its popularity is growing, though. In the traditional cultures that were the origins of natural medicine, teas, broths and soups are a daily part of life....

This morning I was looking up the most frequently asked philosophical question in the Western world. Turns out that “Do I look fat in this dress?” is the question that has stumped philosophers (all male) for the last 2,000 years, or at least since the invention of writing, so I guess we can tackle it here....

Barley is an ancient grain with a long history as a staple, healthy food....

In the natural food world, almond is the new black....

Turmeric is my favorite medicinal herb and cooking spice. And did I mention it’s the leading contender for preventing Alzheimer’s Disease? I forget…...

Turmeric is one of the most effective healing foods on Planet Earth. But let’s face it, a pinch in your beans tastes great, but getting down a therapeutic dose can be a challenge....

Natural skin care is safe and effective....

Ayurveda says that turmeric and black pepper are both powerful herbs for giving the immune system a boost. Recently, scientists added a confirmation....

Think chocolate is a winter comfort and healing food? Wait until you hear about cinnamon....

Are we feeling a little tense today? We live in a hectic world. The pace of life continues to increase, and our whole way of life becomes more and more frantic. The result? For an awful lot of us, some pretty serious anxiety....

Carbohydrates serve as the major energy source in the diet and are the most abundant compounds found in our natural diet. Just make sure they're whole, unrefined carbs....

A headache can sure ruin a good day. There are some very effective remedies that offer a helpful alternative without the difficulties....

Well, the one thing we can rely on in the natural healing field (and life in general, for that matter) is change. Used to be that health food aficionados frowned on coffee and tea, but boy has that all changed now....

Peppermint is a great tasting herb, and a potent herbal remedy, but not every one is quite so in love with it....

Who doesn’t like peppermint? For me, it’s a reminder of my kindly Grandma, but have you ever supposed that there might be something more to this herb than after dinner candy or a sip of mint julep?...