Explorations In The World Of Natural Health
Most natural allergy remedy advice is along the lines of “avoid the allergen.” That’s fine if you want to stay trapped in your home with the windows closed through pollen season. Or, to stay outside as much as possible to avoid the dust mites in your home which are unavoidable despite constant laundry washing. Read more
Not only are pine cones edible, but they also have many health benefits. They have been used medicinally for at least 2,000 years. Its purported uses ranged from kidney ailments to treating colds. Today, there is some scientific research supporting these benefits. Read more
Milk thistle, which contains silymarin, is one of the most-studied natural remedies for liver and gallbladder disorders. It also has many other health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and fighting cancer. Because of this, there are many milk thistle supplements available. What the manufacturers don’t tell you is that silymarin is poorly absorbed by the body. Read more
Slippery elm bark (Ulmus rubra) is known for having many health benefits. However, some of these – such as for treating urinary tract infections and treating vaginal dryness – are not backed by much research. Below are the main benefits of slippery elm bark for your health. Read more
Even though bile supplements have been used medicinally for centuries, it is only recently that they’ve gotten attention. Research shows that bile has many more roles in our body than we previously realized. The benefits of bile range from balancing the gut microbiome to acting as a hormone. Read more
Mullein is one of my favorite medicinal herbs. It has many proven benefits, including for treating earache and cough. It is also one of the easiest plants to find growing in the wild, which makes it ideal for making your medicinal extracts. Read more
The bark from slippery elm has many well-studied benefits, such as treating IBS and GI disorders, acid reflux, sore throat, mucus and cough. But simply taking slippery elm won’t get you benefits if you don’t take it the right way. Read more
Gotu kola is one of my favorite superfoods. Its main active compounds are triterpenoid saponins, which have many benefits including for anxiety, reducing inflammation and improving focus. It also contains many other health-promoting compounds such as flavonoids, sterols, and fatty acids. Read more
Marshmallow is one of those amazing plants with many proven health benefits. There are hundreds of studies and scientific papers about the benefits of marshmallow root for cough alone. Read more
Slippery elm bark is one of the oldest natural medicines from North America. While some natural medicines don’t live up to their hype, studies consistently support the health benefits of slippery elm bark. More recently, the bark has gotten a lot of attention for treating GI disorders like IBS and leaky gut. Read more