Browse Category: Holistic

Expert Insights: The Amazing Healing Benefits of Clay

Clay has been used for thousands of years by the Egyptians, Mayans, and the Native American Indians. Clay is a dynamic presence--a catalyst rather than an agent itself. This is possible because clay is alive. Most of the poisons in the body are positively charged, whereas clay has a negative electrical attraction. Thus, these toxins cannot resist being drawn toward the clay. Clay is renowned to have many uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans. Bentonite, Montmorillonite, Pascalite, as well as other types of healing clays, have been used by indigenous cultures since before recorded history. In fact, the use of volcanic ashes internally is almost older than civilization itself.

Expert Insights: The Anti-Aging Secrets of Longevity from 100-Year-Old Men

There have been reports of extraordinary life spans in some individuals, notably in inhabitants of the island of Sardinia where, it is believed, a larger proportion of men than anywhere else in the world survive to 100-plus. According to recent studies, Sardinia is the best place for grandfather! Our Guinness Record is to have more than 135 ultra-centenarian per million inhabitants and this is an underestimation. There, surprisingly, the men and women longevity ratio is 1:1 while all over the world it's 1:7. The great strength of this beautiful island is the almost pollution free environment and the natural food for a balanced diet. In the village of Tiana in the Sardinian mountains Antonio Todde celebrated his 112th birthday on January 22 this year. Antonio was the oldest documented man in the world in 2000-2002, and briefly the oldest person in the history of Italy.

4 Popular Traditional Chinese Herbs

While not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Chinese herbal medicine has been practiced for centuries. There are dozens of different types of herbs that are used to treat a variety of health conditions, but 4 of the most popular Chinese herbs are as follows.

Expert Insights: The Himalayan Health Secret of Goji Berries

It's simple ... How long do you want to live? A world renowned nutritionist reveals astounding research on one of the most powerful anti-aging foods ever discovered! In some remote places in this world, a life expectancy of more than 100 years is not uncommon. Research has shown that many of the world's longest living people consume regular daily helpings of a tiny red fruit that may just be the world's most powerful anti-aging food - The Himalayan Goji Berry from which Goji Juice is extracted. If you have not yet heard of Himalayan Goji Juice, you are not alone. While it has occupied an important place in traditional Asian medicine for countless generations, the secrets of Himalayan Goji and its nutritional benefits have remained a mystery to most of the world. Through the ages, legends abound about Himalayan Goji. There are even festivals held to celebrate its goodness. Let's learn more about the amazing Himalayan Goji Berry and find out why it is so amazing . . .

Expert Insights: The Secret of Longevity Lies in The Okinawa Diet

Okinawa, a beautiful Island in Japan, boasts the longest documented lifespan of any area in the civilized world. Okinawan’s have remarkably clean arteries and low cholesterol. Heart disease, breast cancer and prostate cancer are rare. This can be attributed to the Okinawans mostly plant based diet that includes fish and soy foods with a variety of vegetables and a moderate amounts of good fats. If you haven't yet heard about "The Okinawan Diet" you will. Keep reading to discover secrets to a long life . . .

Herbal Terms Defined

The benefits of adding herbs to your healthy lifestyle are many, but being able to pick the right herbs for your unique health needs depends upon a better understanding of the lingo. Being a big fan of both herbs and defining glossary terms, I'm here to help you brush up on your vocabulary with this terminology crash course!

It’s About Thyme: The Health Benefits of Nature's Oldest Cure

Thyme (Botanical Name: Thymus Vulgaris) is a common herb which is used in cooking to enhance the flavor of dishes. It is available all through the year, in fresh and dried varieties. It is normally grown in temperate climates of Asia and Europe. For thousands of years, it has been used to spice up dishes, as a food preservative and in various domestic and herbal medicines. Let's take a look at the many health benefits of thyme.

Finally! More Doctors and Patients are Turning to Alternative Medicine

It seems as if “alternative medicine” is becoming the norm, rather than the exception as more and more people (doctors and patients alike) turn to alternative options when it comes to healthcare. What does this mean for the medical field? Keep reading to see what the experts are saying about the promising future of complementary and alternative medicine!

Experts Reveal: St. John’s Wort Relieves Major Depression

While St. John’s Wort has been known to help relieve symptoms of mild depression, there has not been much evidence to support its role in more severe cases of depression . . . until now. According to a research published in the Cochrane Systematic Review, this particular plant’s extract may help battle major depression. In fact, researchers have claimed it is “as effective as ‘standard’ anti-depressants and better than placebos, with very little side-effects.” Let’s take a closer look at this recent research.

The Newest Natural Cure: How Tea Tree Oil Helps Fight MRSA

The superbug known as MRSA is developing into more and more of a concern as it becomes increasingly resistant to traditional treatments such as penicillin. As such, scientists are actively looking for other ways to combat this superbug . . . and they may have found one: tea tree oil. Keep reading for more information on this “natural” approach to fighting the possibly deadly effects of MRSA.