Food

The word organic has become somewhat meaningless, thanks to the excess of acid rain and other environmental pollutants now prevailing. However natural a farmer or gardener tries to be, what drops from the sky does count! But the term organic still indicates that something has been grown in the chemical-free …

A herb is sometimes used on its own or sometimes as part of a formula that contains several herbs. The latter, termed polypharmacy, employs a teamwork effect that is appropriate when the power of a single herb needs to be supplemented. Very often the formula consists of one main herb …

You would not own a car and assume that simply by giving it oil, water, and gas it would keep functioning efficiently. You would realize that, at some time, it would need a complete oil change and a service. Interestingly, however, many people do not take similar steps to ensure …

Before you begin advanced cleansing programs, you must be proficient in shorter and less intensive cleanses. Five-day programs achieve cleansing at a very deep level and will make a huge difference in your well-being. Get plenty of help, support, and advice prior to, during, and after the cleanse. Make sure …

The kidneys constantly regulate, distribute, sort, and filter matter. Without this ability, the body cannot survive for long — it will become poisoned. To do this job properly, large amounts of water are required in a body that is itself composed of 70 percent water, at least two quarts a …

The best herbs to use for medicinal or culinary purposes are those collected from the wild, in areas where the plant is found growing naturally, away from contaminants. Unfortunately, the colossal increase in demand for herbs has meant that some of the time, they are being collected from unsuitable wild …

These various methods will support or radically promote the healing process. Bodywork skin brushing is the most effective technique for cleansing the lymphatic system by physically stimulating it. It also stimulates the bloodstream and is excellent for poor circulation. It gives you a refreshed, uplifted feeling on completion and makes …

Maintaining healthy intestinal flora is vitally important in colon function as it aids many essential processes. Sufficient amounts are needed of these beneficial bacteria, which require fibrous foods to multiply. Antibiotics kill them, and it takes between six and twelve weeks to reinstate them to normal levels. Take daily probiotics …

Without hormones, the whole intricate network of our beings would cease to exist, not just sexually and reproductively but in a more widely functioning sense. As hormones surge through the bloodstream, they continuously send vital instructions to all parts of the body. In fact, the word hormone, describing this active …

The body runs on the fuel it is provided with. When we were hunters and gatherers, this fuel came in the form of foods collected in the wild, encompassing a diverse range of health-giving chemistry, to include components far beyond vitamins and minerals. For instance, archaeologists have found evening primrose …