Even if you haven’t heard of “methi powder,” you’ve almost certainly heard of fenugreek, a mainstay in Indian cooking. But along with acting as a sweet-pungent aromatic spice, fenugreek also boasts a long history as a healing ingredient. The benefits of methi powder share many of the same characteristics of fenugreek just in an easier to use form. What Is Methi Powder? Methi … [Read more...] about Methi Powder Benefits and Uses for Natural Health
The Benefits of Rosehip Oil
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
Natural Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
They’re all classic signs of a bacterial vaginosis (BV) flareup: intense itching, a thin discharge (as opposed to the “cottage cheese” discharge of yeast infections) and that dreaded “fishy” smell. Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in the vagina. While uncomfortable, it rarely leads to anything more … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
6 Natural Remedies for Acne That Worked for Me
This article is a guest post from Hannah George of Fix Your Skin. Acne and I were thick as thieves starting in the 10th grade. I would need at least 50 pages to explain the multitude of acne treatments, products, and medicines I tried. From birth control pills to chemical peels to laser treatments, you name it, I probably tried it. Given the severity of my acne, I was led to … [Read more...] about 6 Natural Remedies for Acne That Worked for Me
A Guide to Leaky Gut Syndrome and How to Heal It Naturally
This article on leaky gut and intestinal permeability is a guest post from Mike Daciuk, FDN, PT of Interactive Body Balance. What do you think when you hear the term "leaky gut?" While most natural and alternative healthcare practitioners will understand it to mean increased intestinal permeability, the average person - and even many conventional physicians - may not. While … [Read more...] about A Guide to Leaky Gut Syndrome and How to Heal It Naturally
