We all have a box of this in our kitchen cupboards somewhere.  And while the it's name is baking soda, not many people actually bake with it.  Some may keep a box in the fridge to help with odors while some keep it on hand as an antacid or maybe a cleaning agent.Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate which is a chemical compound comprised of sodium ions and bicarbonite ions.  Although the natural mineral form is nahcolite.  It is a component of the mineral … [Read more...]

With cold and flu season still upon us, before trying over the counter drugs, the first line of treatment should always be a more natural approach.Believe it or not you can actually drink lemonade to ease the symptoms of a cold and sore throat...O.K.  It's just just your regular lemonade.But, a supercharged lemonade with a few key ingredients to ward of some of the bad symptoms of a cold.  So, what are these key ingredients?In this recent post from Fitlife.tv, they give you the exact … [Read more...]

Essential Oils have been one of the newest trends in natural health.  But did you know that Essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits.Essential Oils are defines as "a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted."One common use for essential oils is for relief from arthritis.  In this recent post from the Food Matters … [Read more...]

You have probably heard about Homeopathy, but not everyone knows how exactly what it is or how it is supposed to work.  Homeopathy is based on the idea that "like cures like." That is, if a substance causes a symptom in a healthy person, giving the person a very small amount of the same substance may cure the illness. In theory, a homeopathic dose enhances the body's normal healing and self-regulatory processes. A homeopathic health practitioner (homeopath) uses pills or liquid mixtures … [Read more...]

Cherry juice has been touted in the natural health industry as an elixir for inflammation, gout, and other health issues.  But, a recent study has shown that a specific type of cherry juice has shown promise as being as good as medication for lowering blood pressure.  This is a big deal because blood pressure medication is one of the most prescribed medications and many times doctors will put a patient on one after a single blood pressure reading or two.  While sometimes blood … [Read more...]