Antidepressants are the most common type of drugs that are used in treating depression. Since insomnia is one of the most common symptoms of depression, these drugs are often used to elevate depressive moods and induce sleep. Among the various kinds of antidepressants, SSRI’s are among the latest that are now being used extensively for […]
Back to Nature: Top 100 Herbal Medicine Blogs
I just received an email from NursingDegree.net that I was included in their Top 100 Herbal Medicine Blogs! Back to Nature: Top 100 Herbal Medicine Blogs “Whether you’re looking to get a handle on the basics of herbal medicine or are an old pro looking for others to talk with, the Internet is full of […]
Green Business of the Year Award
Co-op America’s Green Business of the Year Award identifies businesses that are committed to social and environmental responsibility. Each year one business is selected by the public as the Green Business of the Year. This year’s winner is Mountain Rose Herbs. Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic products with […]
How herbs for the immune system improve your health
The human body is a complex system of actions and reactions where each organ, gland and body system has a dedicated role. The immune system acts as a sort of a watch dog and comes into action the moment there is something wrong with the body, a bacterial invasion, for example. Simply said, your immune […]
Strengthen Your Immune System, Perk Up Your Metabolism, Reduce Inflammation and More With Vitamin C
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an essential nutrient that is found naturally in all fruits and vegetables, although some have much higher concentrations. Vitamin C is water-soluble and as one of the least stable of the vitamins, cooking can destroy much of its nutritional value. The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, […]
Fish Oil Can Be Essential to Our Diets
Author: Lori Matthews These days, omega-3 fatty acids are in the news a lot. You might think that those involved in “holistic” health pursuits would be the ones touting these amazing little gems, but in fact, the mainstream medical profession, too, has taken note. In fact, our diets are woefully inadequate when it comes to […]