Before you take a chance on Chanel’s Chance or seek Amazing Grace (the perfume), you might want to rethink your decision to spritz yourself or your clothes. That’s because most perfumes are made from toxic, synthetic ingredients that can destroy your health. While humans have worn natural essential …
Blog posts : "depression"
Living “in a World Where Sad Wants to Win”
I was listening to the music of my favorite singer, Mario Frangoulis, who you may remember from the 2004 Greek Olympics; however I discovered his stunningly beautiful music long before the games and it has often been comfort to me during difficult times. Perhaps it is because he wears his emotions a…
4 Reasons to Love Lavender Essential Oil
I visited an organic lavender farm a few summers ago. About a half a mile down the road I knew I was close as I could smell the fragrance wafting through the air. The rolling hillside was full of stunning, silvery-green and purple lavender plants. While I’ve never been to France, I imagined this is …
6 Super-Healing Herbal Medicines to Start Using Now
There are thousands of herbs, many with proven medicinal properties, and many still left unexplored by scientists. It is difficult to choose only six herbs to keep at home because there are so many amazing medicinal herbs, but the following help ensure that you have a fairly well-rounded stash for …
The Holiday Spice that Boosts Mood, Fights Depression
Who doesn’t love the taste of ground nutmeg over a holiday hot chocolate or latte? It’s not only the classic eggnog spice, it’s perfect in spice cookies and other holiday fare. While delicious holiday treats may be enough reason to enjoy nutmeg, research shows that it may help boost moods and help…
Your Diet May be Shrinking Your Brain
You might want to rethink that cola and hamburger as these foods may be shrinking your brain. New research in the online journal BMC Medicine found that the Standard American Diet (SAD) can cause shrinkage of a part of the brain known as the left hippocampus. While poor dietary choices have bee…
How Nature Rewires Your Brain and Reduces Mental Illness Risk
Have you had your daily dose of trees, flowers, and shrubs? No, I don’t mean in the form of herbal medicine, although there are countless studies supporting the use of herbalism in our daily lives. I’m referring to spending time communing with nature. We all know that spending time in nature just…
Is Your Starbucks Habit Making You Fat?
When we think of fattening foods most of us think of fast foods, decadent desserts, fried foods, or TV dinners. We’re far less likely to consider our Starbucks habit as the reason for our spare tire, muffin top, or those extra pounds we’re carrying around. Yet, many Starbucks’ beverages contain mo…
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