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09/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Agarwood essential oil demonstrates promising anti-cancer properties, researchers find

Agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) – a plant used in traditional medicine to treat vomiting, rheumatism, coughing, and asthma – could be used in treating colorectal cancer, according to researchers from the Universiti Sains Malaysia. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at both the toxicity profile of agarwood essential oil and its anti-tumor properties. For […]

09/17/2018 / By Gregory Van Dyke

Learn how to become your own medicine man or woman

True medical freedom is experienced when you gain self-reliance in taking care of your most common healthcare needs through natural means. Today, it has become all too common for people to reach for painkillers or potentially dangerous medicine as their first port of call. This knee-jerk reaction to reach for some pill or another to […]

09/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

7 Essential oils to use for bee stings

Bee stings have a notorious reputation the world over, thanks to boxing legend Muhammad Ali: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Of course, getting stung by a bee and being at the receiving end of Ali’s punch are two different kinds of painful, but only a bee sting can hit you outside the boxing […]

08/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Bright green coriander contains an array of medicinal oils with proven health benefits

Coriander and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a bright green herb that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Usually grown worldwide for its aromatic leaves and seeds, studies have determined that coriander also offers various health benefits. The health benefits and uses of coriander Coriander seeds have various types of volatile oils with confirmed health benefits. […]

08/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Aromatherapy PROVEN by science: Rosemary aroma shown to significantly improve memory capabilities in children

Breathe in the goodness of rosemary! Scientists are acknowledging the herb’s ability to improve cognitive ability in children. A new study presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference highlighted a distinct difference in working memory between children exposed to rosemary essential oil and those who weren’t. Dr. Mark Ross, the co-author of the observational […]

08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Spearmint’s antibacterial properties prove useful against food-borne pathogens

A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known for its […]

08/12/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A powerful compound in rosemary protects your brain from damage

Are you in need of stress relief? According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, carnosol, an antioxidant compound found in rosemary, can relieve chronic stress and help fend off its side effects on the body. The American Psychology Association (APA) reports that a large percentage of Americans, including children, […]

08/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide on how to use lime essential oil on the homestead

While it isn’t as popular as other oils, lime essential oil has various uses on a homestead. If you’re not familiar with essential oils, they’re the “concentrated form of the chemical constituents naturally found in plants” that give them their medicinal properties. (h/t to Hillsborough-Homesteading.com.) The various uses of lime essential oil Lime essential oil […]

07/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The best essential oils for healthier hair

Essential oils are versatile natural remedies that have been used for numerous purposes. One of the many benefits of essential oils is the ability to enhance hair health. Here are some of the best essential oils to keep your locks healthy and looking their best: Bergamot oil – Derived from the interior cells of the […]

07/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Oil of oregano kills pathogens safely and effectively

Oregano has an uncanny ability to salvage even the dullest-tasting pasta sauces, but did you know that it can also save your life? Studies have shown that oil of oregano has the power to kill pathogens effectively and safely. Researchers from the Georgetown University Medical Center set out to determine what effects the oil would […]

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