Mornings at my homestead feel like I’ve stepped back in time. I awaken, stoke the fire in my woodstove, bundle up, and head out on my forest trails to capture the morning’s first sunshine and breathe the intoxicatingly fresh air. The mornings have gotten cooler these days so it sometimes takes a…
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The Healing Flower Under Foot
Photo & text © Michelle Schoffro Cook
I admit that I’ve been feeling a bit lethargic lately but decided to go for a brisk walk on my forest trails to combat my lacklustre mood. The forest had begun to paint itself in cherry red, burnt orange, and golden hues, which was the perfect antidote …
Top 12 Foods and Herbs for Healthy Eyes
While most people think of the foods they eat if they are suffering from digestive issues, few people consider how the foods they eat can keep their eyes and vision healthy for life. But the right foods can make a difference between strong and healthy eyes or a tendency toward eye disorders later in…
Top 12 Natural Remedies to Help Asthma
Asthma sufferers know how frustrating and difficult asthma can be to treat. While it is important to always keep medication on hand and use it when necessary, there are many natural remedies and approaches that can help reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks and improve the condition over …
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 Spice that Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Who doesn’t love ginger cookies or spice cake? The signature ginger flavor adds a delightful taste to almost anything to which it is added. But taste is not the only reason to love this amazing spice. Not only is ginger a delicious addition to food, it is also one of the best natural medicin…
South African Herb Has Potent Anti-viral Activity
A South African herb known as Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) which has been used and approved for the treatment of respiratory conditions like bronchitis has been studied for its antiviral effects with excellent results. The research published in the journal Antiviral Research showed that Umcka…
The Herb that Alleviates Menstrual Cramps Better than Advil or Motrin
Every woman who has ever experienced painful menstrual cramps knows the importance of pain relief. For some women cramps can be mild while others experience debilitating pain that can affect their ability to work, attend school, and participate in athletics or social activities. Dysmenorrhea—the m…
The Spice that Boosts Memory in Just One Hour
Now there’s one more reason to enjoy your favorite curry dish. Turmeric, a spice commonly found in many Indian curry dishes, has been found to improve memory and cognition in as little as one hour.
While conducting the research for my upcoming book 60 Seconds to Boost Your Brain Power
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