Natural Health Journals

There are some wonderful things about the modern, technology-driven lifestyle. Our ability to stay plugged in aids productivity and communication, our ease of travel allows us to see more of the world than was ever possible before, and our breadth of shopping options means we can truly have anything (within our means) at any time. But despite these little perks of modern life, many people have a growing sense of dissatisfaction. There is a sense that something has been lost, and that there is a gap in our lives that modern conveniences do not fill.

Many things contribute to this sense of loss, but there is one that most of us have in common: a lack (more…)

If you are over 40, you have probably already noticed that your brain is not all it used to be. Some people even begin to notice it in their 30s. At first, it can be funny. You enter another room only to forget why you went there, you forget in the middle of a sentence what you were going to say, or you have trouble remembering what you meant to get at the store. We jokingly refer to these as “senior moments,” but they can be rather disturbing when they begin to add up.

We are all mortal, so some decline is inevitable as we move through middle age and subsequently our golden years. But fortunately, modern science and traditional science combine to give us (more…)

In your life, is there a strange disconnect between your natural health ideals and your fast-paced, hyper-plugged-in habits? If so, you are not the only person feeling this way. Millions of people have become far more connected than they were just a few years ago. When we take email and smartphones and combine them with social networking, the average person’s world is much more noisy than it used to be. And when you add this noise to all the traditional sources of noise that still exist, life (more…)

There are so many products on the market that claim to make you look beautiful and feel sensational but often they are expensive and sometimes disappoint. Here are some herbal remedies that you can create at home with the most natural of ingredients and the least expense.

Eggs are not only good for cooking; they can help you look great too! The protein they contain is great for your skin and hair as well as your muscles! You can apply the egg white to your skin, let it dry and then rinse it off with warm water. It tightens your skin like a (more…)

The higher your blood pressure becomes so does the risk of you suffering a stroke or heart attack. If you live an unhealthy lifestyle your blood pressure will rise over time. On a more positive note, if you have high blood pressure, you can (more…)

Here are some healthy and natural methods to boost your energy without consuming lots of coffee, energy drinks, taurine or drugs. Taking advantage of the ubiquitous coffee shop will keep you wide awake or wired but your health will suffer in the long term. Take a look at these (more…)

Children and adults can have sporadic abdominal spasms and there are some disorders and diseases that can cause them so it is always best to check for a correct diagnosis. A ‘spasm’ is the involuntary and sudden contraction of your abdominal muscles and it can lead to mild or severe pain lasting short or long periods. If you experience these spasms it is your (more…)

Given today’s fast-paced way of life, many people assume that stress, fatigue, and even mild depression are simply facts of life that cannot be avoided. But it does not have to be this way. There are things we all can do to improve mood, have more energy, and feel better all around, and it does not necessarily mean making dramatic changes to our lives or giving up any important professional activities.

In fact, much can be done simply by taking a close look at one’s diet and making changes. Believe it or not, what we eat has a gigantic effect on how we (more…)

When we talk about “natural childbirth,” there are a few things that this term may refer to. For some, having natural childbirth means having the baby in a nonhospital setting, assisted by a midwife and possibly a doula. For some, it means having the baby in a birthing center. For others, natural childbirth simply means giving birth without the aid of drugs or painkillers, whether it be in the hospital or elsewhere. And at the other end of the spectrum, there is a growing movement involving (more…)

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to help balance your health. The oils are applied in a lotion, cream or base oil and most usually through massage by a qualified therapist. The small amounts of oil pass through your skin to heal you within. Aromatherapy can be used effectively for childhood complaints. For babies and children you need to reduce the drops of essential oil that you add to a base oil or lotion.

Aromatherapy oils can be used to treat childhood ailments and also to enhance your little one’s moods and emotions. Some oils are so uplifting they can make your children laugh out loud! There are various ways of using aromatherapy including playing with aromatic play dough ‘Mohdoh’, massage, inhalation, compresses, pillows and bathing. You can use various aromatherapy treatments to help with common childhood ailments such as: (more…)