Inflammation is a protective response from your immune system to injury or damage from sustained stress. In this day and age, there are plenty of things that can cause sustained stress in your body, from environmental pollution to consistent emotional turbulence, something that … [Read more...] about Add these 3 herbs to your smoothies to nourish the nervous system
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Repel unwanted insects by growing these plants in your garden
If you’re having problems with mosquitoes, gnats, and other pesky flies while sitting in your garden or patio, you don’t need to cover yourself with a sticky spray or engage in chemical warfare. Instead, try strategically placing insect-repelling plants in your garden or on your … [Read more...] about Repel unwanted insects by growing these plants in your garden
Six eco-friendly, edible ground cover alternatives to the grassy lawn
Given the environmentally intensive practices it takes to maintain, it’s high time the traditional lawn makes way for alternatives that are more sustainable, demand fewer resources, and can even make a great addition to your culinary ingredients. In fact, replacing only part of … [Read more...] about Six eco-friendly, edible ground cover alternatives to the grassy lawn
A guide for using the old herbs and spices in your pantry
Chances are you have some spices and herbs in your kitchen that have been around longer than you can remember. The question is: can you still use them? Spices beyond their expiration dates aren’t going to make you sick, but they’re not going to be as potent as they used to be. If … [Read more...] about A guide for using the old herbs and spices in your pantry
Chinese herb offers hope against neuropathic pain
A small, flowering plant from China offers exciting news for the 50 million Americans who suffer from neuropathic pain, for which there is currently no reliable treatment. Roots of Corydalis yanhusuo have been used traditionally to relieve menstrual cramps, stomach and chest pain … [Read more...] about Chinese herb offers hope against neuropathic pain
