Over the weekend, my husband and I visited family out in Tucson Arizona. I had half expected the Sonoran Desert to be dry, brown, and brittle, but to my surprise, the recent rains had turned the barren landscape into a profusion of green. Among these green desert plants stood towers of spiny arms – not […]
Circulation
12 Amazing Healing Benefits of Far Infrared Mats
Using heat to treat illness and abnormal growths within the body dates back thousands of years. In fact, Hippocrates himself discovered how inducing a fever could help cure diseases and shrink tumors. Whether it be through the use of Turkish baths, Finnish saunas, Russian banyas, sweat lodges, or the healing power of local hot springs, […]
The Best Remedies for Treating Glaucoma Naturally
Glaucoma affects over two million Americans and is the second leading cause of blindness after Macular Degeneration. Glaucoma can be a serious disease that needs treatment as soon as possible or loss of vision is eminent. In the healthy eye, fluid is produced and drained at equal rates. If this cycle is thrown out of […]
7 Ways to Maintain a Strong Lymphatic System
You may or may not know it, but the lymphatic system is one of the most important systems in the body. Its health largely effects the strength of our immune system, the efficacy of our liver, and the body’s ability to remove wastes and toxins from our cells, tissues, and organs. Keeping it strong and […]
Invigorating Coffee and Coconut Body Scrub
Winter is my favorite time of year to make and use homemade body scrubs. They’re perfect for revitalizing dull skin, are incredibly moisturizing, and as is the case with today’s body scrub recipe, invigorating for the circulatory system. This scrub is so easy you might wonder if it’s truly a recipe at all! I was […]