Fortify flagging energy without caffeine or sugar Sometimes the day gets really long when we are getting ready for the holidays. And the holidays themselves can be very busy, and we need something to keep us going. This is not an excuse to skimp on...
Stay Healthy Through the Holidays How to prevent illness and ward off a cold or flu at the first signs Welcome to Natural Medicine Looking for a quick fix so that you can keep up a hectic overstressed life? That is not what you will find here. What I will be...
Cachoo! Allergy time? Do you have sneezing runny nose itchy eyes? If so, you have lots of company this time of year. It may be due to seasonal allergies, also called hay fever. On the other hand, do you have low energy brain fog headaches joint pain skin problems...
Bowenwork Celebrates Breast Health What is essential for breast health? Circulating fluids to and from the breast. Much of the removal of fluids from the breasts happens through the lymphatic channels. These are a system of ducts that go from the tissues, collect in...
Book Review: Honey, Mud, Maggots, and Other Medical Marvels: The Science Behind Folk Remedies and Old Wives’ Tales by Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein I was able to find this interesting book at my neighborhood library. On the subjects they review, I find the...
Harness the Power of the Sun for Your Health This month, as you may be escaping to shade and air-conditioned buildings for survival, people in other summertime areas are able to get out in the sun and enjoy it. But what about wrinkles and cancer? Dermatologists tell...
What is in your medicine cabinet to: Clean out skin scrapes and cuts Soothe irritated skin, minimize bug bites Cool sunburn and other minor burns Soothe infection-related skin rashes, including chicken pox, measles and scabies Be an all-around anti-viral,...
Yes, now you can learn a few Bowen bodywork moves that are handy in those emergencies of everyday living. Release muscle tension Alleviate joint pain Soothe body stiffness Relieve neck, back, knee pain Stop heartburn, stomachache Ease breathing difficulties Speed...
First Line Treatment When you are starting to get sick, this home remedy is one of the first things to think of doing when you want to decrease congestion in the head, throat, ears, and lungs. By morning, there can be a significant reduction in sore throat ear...
Smell the Indoor Air Take a deep breath. How fresh is the air? The US Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air pollution as one of the top five threats to public health. The primary sources of poor indoor air quality are 1) airtight buildings and...