You’ve probably seen rosehip seed oil listed as an ingredient on skin care product labels. But if you’re not sure what a “hip” is -- let alone who’s most likely to be helped by topical applications of its oil -- some background can give you a “rosier” outlook on this beneficial botanical. What is Rosehip Seed Oil? Most frequently culled from wild Chilean rose bushes (Rosa … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Rosehip Oil
8 Proven Natural Headache Remedies for Chronic Headaches and Migraines
Much of the time, natural headache remedies are overlooked in favor of over-the-counter medications formulated and marketed for this common source of pain and discomfort. Most of us have been taught that headaches are unavoidable parts of life and other than rest and popping a pill, there is not much to be done. But for some, headaches are more than an occasional disturbance. … [Read more...] about 8 Proven Natural Headache Remedies for Chronic Headaches and Migraines
7 Proven Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known clinically as hypertension, is a condition that affects a stunning one in three American adults according to the American Heart Association. For many, high blood pressure is a chronic disease that comes with a lifelong reliance on prescription medication, but today more and more people are taking a natural approach to treatment. When it comes to … [Read more...] about 7 Proven Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
5 Natural Remedies for Congestion
There are few ailments in life as common and annoying as seasonal allergies or a head or chest cold. Congestion is a typical symptom of many different types of cold viruses and even respiratory bacterial infections. You know the feeling, it’s a strenuous act just to breathe, you feel your pulse in your own head, and your voice is muffled and scratchy. What most do not realize … [Read more...] about 5 Natural Remedies for Congestion
5 Safe and Natural Home Remedies for Blisters
So you discovered a blister. Perhaps it was a long run in that new pair of Nike’s, a night out in your favorite high heels, or perhaps a sign that you used a rake for too long in the yard. While friction is one of the most common causes of blisters (as in the familiar scenarios above), it is not the only. Burns, including heat, wind, and sunburns, poison ivy, chemical exposure, … [Read more...] about 5 Safe and Natural Home Remedies for Blisters