Sara Beth
Did you know that 1 out of every 3 adults in America are overweight or obese? Pretty scary, right? How about this statistic… 1 out of every 4 kids in America are as well. With an increase in eating processed foods, spending more time playing video games or cruising the internet, and guzzling soft drinks, it’s no wonder that Americans are expanding at the waist. The health concerns that stem from being overweight or obese are staggering. Sure we’ve all heard what we can do to make our bodies healthier but integrating that into our lives is sometimes difficult so we are laying out 6 easy steps for success with weight loss. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
In the news recently there has been a variety of stories outlining the dangers of supplements that are adulterated and laced with powerful antibiotics, steroids, or illegal substances. While the majority of these center around weight loss supplements, we wanted to address these issues and offer some comfort.
The Adulteration of Supplements
Adulteration of supplements is a fact of modern life. You can avoid it. Get informed!
Dr. Oz, the popular television doctor with a daytime showed named after him, brought this scandal to the attention of his viewers and made headlines with claims that products he recently sent for testing in laboratories contained substances they should not for a variety of reasons. What is not outlined clearly in his findings is that the supplements he chose to send to testing were from companies that were known to have unapproved ingredients. While the information he was supplying to his viewers was in part correct, it was only applicable to those specific weight loss supplements sent for testing and not for supplement manufacturers as a whole. Dr. Oz brought an important point to light yet left out details of how not all companies are guilty of these sorts of practices. Perhaps, for the benefit of his show, he chose supplements already in violation yet made a wide claim that this is standard practice. The weight loss supplement violations revealed on his show included ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic that had never been found in over-the-counter supplements as well as sibutramine, an ingredient in prescription obesity drugs that was banned because it caused heart attacks, strokes, and seizures. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
As a continuation of our employee picks today we wanted to share why Louis uses Cinnamon in capsules and as an essential oil for better health!
Cinnamon Complete Concentrate is the first herbal supplement I take in the morning and the last I take in the evening and the health benefits are the reason! As the most common and well loved spice in the world, the use of cinnamon to address health dates back thousands of years! There’s something to be said for it being one of the oldest herbal remedies that is still popular worldwide today. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
What if one of the ingredients in the mustard you find in your fridge, or the curry from your favorite Indian restaurant, could possibly ease the aches of arthritis? If we told you that the main ingredient in dyes used in India was also used for Alzheimer’s and digestive issues, would that peak your interest? Turmeric has been used for thousands of years for its health benefits, yet Americans aren’t using it to reach optimal health. Something is missing. While you may be aware of the health benefits Turmeric provides, something has caused us to not act and include it in our herbal regimen. We hope this will change your mind!
Benefits of Turmeric Supplements
A benefit of Turmeric is its usefulness for digestive issues.
Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years for dying fabric or flavoring foods but is also popular for its many health benefits. As a digestive aid, turmeric has been instrumental in addressing disorders within the stomach and intestinal tract and offers relief from pains associated with an upset stomach or improper digestion. Recent research points to the benefits of curcumin, Turmeric’s active ingredient, in eye care, Alzheimer’s treatment, liver disorders, and artherosclerosis. Including a Turmeric supplement could assist your body in healing from the inside out, from stomach health to your teeth to cuts and bruises. Its powerful antiseptic qualities make Turmeric a natural alternative to over-the-counter medications for speeding healing of cuts and even the inflammation of joints or sinuses! [Read more →]
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Chris
Why is it that women buy the majority of health supplements? Is it because men are inherently healthier or do most males just not care about their health?
I think we can throw out the second question since women generally outlive men. So why don’t men buy herbs and supplements for their health as much as women? I think it might just be stubbornness. I have noticed that there exists a pervasive (and arguably accurate) stereotype that men don’t like to ask for directions. What is
that about? If we can’t ask for directions while driving then we surely aren’t going to ask how we can take charge of our own health. You may want to know which herbs for men are the most useful, but don’t want to ask for help. You may think, “what if people perceive of me as weak?” To that I say: Men, take charge of your health! Be strong by asking for help to find the products that will help you live longer, happier lives!
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Sara Beth
Don’t stress out about free radicals and antioxidants. Find out how these affect the body and the best way to support yourself naturally.
It’s funny how many of us have heard of antioxidants and free radicals but we don’t really understand what it all means. Maybe some of the terms used don’t always make sense when describing what happens or maybe we feel like free radicals don’t pose a threat to our bodies right now.
The truth of the matter is that free radicals are everywhere and they pose a very REAL risk to our livelihood. If there was a stream of strangers coming into your home or office, wouldn’t you address it immediately? This is really no different. Free radicals are the strangers and antioxidants act as a polite chaperone, escorting them from your body. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
Headaches are debilitating at times, whether it’s a migraine or a persistent pain that lasts all day, no one likes to suffer from the throbbing or discomfort. Understanding how headaches work and where the pain radiates from is a good place to start in addressing how to get rid of them and there are several herbs, home remedies and oils you can utilize to free yourself from the pain.
The Anatomy of a Headache
Did you know that brain tissue itself is not sensitive to pain because even though it is made out of nerve cells it lacks pain receptors? Maybe you’ve thought, “I just have a little headache and it will go away soon” but halfway through your day it feels like a vise squeezing your head. This sensation is a disturbance of pain sensitive nerves or sensory neurons in areas around the brain and we’ve all experienced it. There are several areas around the head and neck that have these trigger points which include but are not limited to the cranium, muscles, nerves, arteries, veins, eyes, ears, sinuses, and mucous membranes. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
Constipation isn’t exactly on the list of popular topics to discuss with your friends yet it’s a common issue that affects everyone at some point. Finding remedies, recipes, and natural avenues to relieve constipation is easier than you might think. Take a look at these constipation remedies to learn how you can address the discomfort without a prescription or over-the-counter medicine.
Food as a Constipation Remedy
Constipation Remedy: Your Food!
- Figs and Prunes: soak in warm water overnight. In the morning drink the juice and mix the fruit into oatmeal or eat alone.
- Pears and Apples: from toddlers to adults, these fruits are effective in relieving constipation issues. Hanna recommended eating two pears or one apple at bedtime. Applesauce is also a helpful food for constipation.
- Flax Seed: flax is not only a great source of Omegas for the body but is also beneficial to our digestive systems by
assisting in clearing constipation as well as helping to clean and heal the colon. (Learn more about the importance of Omegas and how flax seed plays an important role in your health in a recent blog here).
- Roughage and Fiber: normal bowel function can be promoted by focusing on increasing your intake of leafy green vegetables and high fiber foods. If constipation is a chronic issue for you, consider incorporating greens like kale, spinach, celery, broccoli and lettuce into each meal. High fiber foods like wheat and oat bran (either in breads or cereals) and most beans will assist in keeping you regular as well. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
No one likes the feeling of a queasy stomach. Feeling hot and cold, dizzy, maybe even breaking out in sweats, the feeling of nausea is not very pleasant. Travel, eating something that disagrees with your body, feeling sick with the flu, or pregnancy are the most common causes of nausea. While there’s no quick guarantee to feeling better, Hanna did share home remedies for how to take the nauseous feelings down a bit, so you can get back to enjoying life, and we have a wide range of homeopathics for nausea, as well. Try these remedies; we think you’ll be surprised by how well they work. [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
The liver is the largest organ in our bodies and is a vital part of our day. Most of us are guilty of taking our liver health for granted and don’t consider the hard work it does until something goes wrong. While we aren’t able to feel our liver working, it plays a vital part in nearly all body functions from skin conditions to detoxifying our blood. Taking care of this busy organ is important as it serves as a protector of sorts to your body. Damage to or malfunctioning of our liver can result in serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. Sounds pretty severe, right? Take a look below to see how you can support your liver naturally and keep this organ working in tip-top shape. [Read more →]
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