Getting a proper night’s sleep is vital for health and well being. Here is a list of tips for achieving better sleep:
Keep regular sleeping hours
Avoid stimulants such as coffee and alcohol before sleep
Maintain the bedroom for sleeping only
Keep the room dimly lit and lights off when sleeping
Do not exercise right before sleep
Do not eat a heavy meal before sleep
Turn the clock so it is not facing you
Open the window for fresh air
Plants in the bedroom are relaxing
Keep the bedroom clutter-free
Make the bedroom comfortable and pleasing to the eye
Use natural blankets
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New Beginnings, Growth & Balance
Spring Equinox – March 20th – the day when day and night are of equal length, light and dark; nature in perfect balance. A day to celebrate the return of longer days of sunshine and warmth.
Spring can also be so much more if we observe how nature changes with the seasons. Spring is a time of new beginnings, new growth, planting seeds, purification, and for clearing out the old. Following the rhythms of nature and developing harmony with the ways in which nature cares for itself, …
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There are extensive options for herbal training. The following list is only a small percentage of herbal education schools. They are listed in no particular order. If you are considering an herbal education it is important to pick a school that resonates with you and your specific interests. The American Herbalist Guild (AHG) has a great article entitled “Guide to Getting an Herbal Education” that you may wish to read before choosing a school. Many of the following offer distance learning programs.
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Elderberry, typically European or black elder (Sambucus nigra) has been receiving widespread publicity for its role in reducing flu symptoms, soothing sore throats and coughs as well as boosting the immune system. Numerous scientific studies on the effectiveness of elderberry have been conducted.
Following is an overview of studies on elderberry from Blackelderberry.info
2009 – (Catchpole) During an in-vitro study carried out in London by Retroscreen Virology in October 2009, black elderberry extract was found to be at least 68.37% effective against the H1N1 strain otherwise known as Swine Flu Pandemic strain.
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It was interesting to go through the web statistics and determine the most popular posts for 2009. Following are the 5 most popular posts for 2009 with a brief summary. If you haven’t had the chance, please click the link and read the entire article. Thank you for reading and visiting A Journey into Herbal & Natural Healing. There will be more consistent postings and well as the release of the herbal eBook – A Journey into Herbal & Natural Healing.
Detoxification with the 3-Day Detox Diet
“There are many detox diets …
