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Many health trends come and go, but some actually prove to be worth the hype surrounding them. This is the case of a just emerging health and fitness technique known as vibration therapy (also called whole body vibration). Like so many other holistic practices, vibration therapy is new— but also not new. The benefits are … Read more
If you’ve never heard of amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, you’re not alone. However, this small, tart fruit from southeast Asia has been cherished in Ayurvedic medicine for eons. In more recent years, it has been gaining mass attention from nutrition experts and researchers alike, and for good reason. Amla is packed with antioxidants, … Read more
Bags under the eyes can appear for many reasons. They may show up when you’re stressed or short on sleep and disappear when you get some rest. However, at some point, bags or dark circles become a more permanent fixture. This is unfortunately a part of the aging process and happens at different times for … Read more
Triphala is an ancient herbal preparation that is a staple in Ayurvedic medicine. It is one of the most revered Ayurvedic formulas of all time and is made from a combination of plants all native to India. Like so many other ancient “remedies”, modern research is now confirming numerous traditional triphala benefits and discovering new … Read more
One of the biggest threats to the health of our skin is sun damage. Beyond the painful short-term damage of burns and blisters, harmful UV sun rays can do even more damage to your skin in the long term, causing premature aging, wrinkles, and even skin cancer. Using a safe sunblock product and wearing protective … Read more
In countries such as Finland, saunas have long been a central part of the culture and daily life. Their use in Finland dates back 10,000 years, in fact, when the earliest saunas consisted of earth pits covered with animal skins. Meanwhile, the therapeutic-for-body-mind-and-spirit use of heated rooms and spaces actually dates back eons in other … Read more
The term “superfood” is thrown around rather casually these days. However, there’s one natural ingredient that certainly merits the term and your close attention: black cumin seed oil. (Also known as black seed oil.) Read on more to discover why the likes of modern scientists, Egyptian queens, Ayurvedic doctors, and health enthusiasts love the universally … Read more
It’s hard to find a more popular natural remedy than elderberries. Elderberry especially comes out in force during cold and flu season. It’s even become a staple ingredient in many over-the-counter products for immune support. You can find it everything from gummies to capsules to syrup. (As always, do look for USDA Certified Organic elderberry … Read more
Red light therapy has been around for a few decades but its truly incredible health benefits are still just emerging. Light, in general, is a frequently overlooked natural health tool, despite the fact that we all need it to survive and thrive. And with the average American spending about 93% of their time indoors, it’s … Read more
The sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon makes it one of the world’s top spices. It’s been valued for its flavor and powerful health properties since at least 2800 BC. Modern research has confirmed many important health benefits of cinnamon. Studies show that it contains powerful plant compounds that have an anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic effect. … Read more