Devil’s Club
Oplopanax horridum popularly known as the devil’s club/devil’s walking stick, is a very big understory shrub, found from Alaska down through the westernmost Canadian provinces...
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Acupuncture May Reduce Chronic Pain
An analysis of patient data from 29 randomized controlled trials suggests that acupuncture may be better than no acupuncture or sham acupuncture for the treatment...
Acupuncture May Aid Weight Loss
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2009-2010) two out of every three American adults are overweight or obese. So it’s no surprise...
Starting a Fitness Program
So you are thinking about starting a fitness program huh? This could well be something that you have thought over time and time again with...
A Natural Remedy for Mild Anxiety
Background Mild or occasional anxiety is a common complaint. Herbal preparations have long been a mainstay for maintaining a healthy, adaptive response to everyday stress...
A Great Breakfast Alternative
Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1 cup steel cut oats Place ingredients in a bowl...
A Good Yeast: Saccharomyces boulardii
There is no doubt that not all yeasts are your friends, but this one is! Saccharomyces boulardii is a true “biotic” which has been shown...
A Golden Gem For Brain Health
We are constantly stressed with deadlines and pressured to produce tasks faster and with more efficiency. In today’s workforce, our mental clarity plays a major...
A Day in the Life of a Diabetic
Bob wakes up every morning with anticipation of getting a good breakfast and making the most of his day. But before he can start preparing...