Multiple studies show the herb thyme essential oil and thymol, its active compound, contain potent antiseptic properties. As a matter of fact, most antiseptic wipes and mouth washes contain thymol in their chemical structure. Interestingly, a recent research suggests that thyme essential oil even has the ability to reduce pain. This shouldn’t come as surprise, … Read more
Unless you live in a plastic bubble, you can’t seal yourself away from all germs in life. They’re everywhere—especially this time of year. Your best bet to stay healthy is to boost your immune system so it can defeat any microscopic invaders before they lay siege. But if you took all the immune boosters recommended … Read more
7 Top Tips for Fighting Cold & Flu to Stay Healthy Cold and Flu season is now upon us and that means it is time to think about preventative measures to avoid long illnesses. Dr. Doni, an award-winning naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, is offering her tried and tested methods for staying healthy and resilient during … Read more
The healing powers of raw honey have been around for centuries; going as far back as Cleopatra’s reign over Egypt. Cleopatra was said to soak in milk and honey to improve her skin and the Egyptians used honey not only as an offering, but for wounds and an embalming fluid. Today, honey is used for … Read more
We all get sick from time to time. We all have accidents. That’s why we have doctors and hospitals – so that if and when something happens, we can be put together again (hopefully), and learn some lessons about being more careful and living a healthier lifestyle along the way. What are the most common … Read more
The Worst Foods to Eat When You’re Sick, and the Best Ones When you’re sick, you body needs special care, not only in the form of extra rest but also in the foods you eat. Choosing foods carefully can help you to feel better faster, and is crucial because, although you might not feel like … Read more
Stay Healthy This Winter With These 8 Flu Fighters By Gina Roberts-Grey Instead of sneezing, wheezing, and coughing, ’tis the season to fortify your immune system. Along with getting sufficient sleep, washing your hands, and stocking up on fruits and vegetables, our experts recommend keeping the following herbs and oils on hand to prevent and … Read more
by Dr. Yael Halaas, MD When cold season hits, turn to nature to keep healthy. Fluids and a well-balanced diet is always the best bet but there are some super-ingredients that can charge up your immune system. The below chart has some special tips. When signs and symptoms of the cold first hit, zinc gluconate (found … Read more
Is it time to get your flu shot vaccine? I guess I could say “yes” if the flu vaccine actually worked and did not contain toxic additives. However, the opposite is true: It doesn’t work and it contains mercury and formaldehyde. The toxicity of the flu vaccine is reason enough to avoid it. The CDC … Read more
Did you know that pineapple juice is 500% more effective at helping you to stop coughingthan cough syrup is? Well, it’s true, and it’s all on account of the fact that fresh pineapples contain a substance known as Bromelain; a specific type of enzyme that has anti-inflammatory characteristics which can combat infections and eradicate bacteria. … Read more