The Cherokee tribe is one of the Native American tribes that have a true and historic understanding of medicinal herbs. Following a belief system for thousands of years, one of the tribe's primary beliefs was in nature's pharmacy, and as a result, the tribe has used the following five plants to treat almost every health condition and illness for centuries. A word of warning,…
A resinous gum with medicinal properties well-known in the ancient world, the famous mastic is one of them. Have you ever wondered how many natural remedies can be found all over the world? So many of them have been known for centuries and people have been using them to relieve or even cure certain diseases. Mastic (the word comes from the Greek mastikhan,…
For centuries, native tribes and populations all over the world have used crystals for healing. You may have seen them becoming more fashionable by hippies in the last century, but there is a reason for that. Healers, shamans, priests and spiritual seekers have used crystals for the powerful minerals that the crystals contain. Every crystal comes with healing power, whether it is to…
Naturopathy is becoming an increasingly popular form of alternative therapy. Many people are now turning to natural remedies for a wide range of ailments and conditions. However, some people still have preconceived ideas on herbalism and naturopathy. Fear of the unknown has shaped public perception and this has been further perpetuated by the mainstream media. Naturopathy is unscientific. The main criticism against natural…
When you get very ill, maybe with the flu or an infection, you may get to the point where you feel you have run out of options and have to head to your local doctor for an expected prescription of a week-long course of antibiotics. Well, these days you may find your doctor refuses to give them to you. Medically, we are now…
The best options health-wise is always the natural route and it doesn't come better than drinking this natural medicinal drink known as frankincense water. This medicinal drink-extracted from Boswelllia sacra tree is not new at all as it has been existent in some parts of the globe ever since the ancient times. Oman, Yemen and Egypt have long been associated with the plant…
Is it really possible to leave behind the classic forms of medicine we associate with healing, and look solely to yourself? Recent studies have shown that not only can people use their own thoughts to heal themselves. At the same time, drug companies are actually charging you for the privilege – selling placebos to patients. By believing that a non-existent drug will work,…
Nature holds the key to cure many ailments. We seek remedies from around the world curing illnesses and saving lives – nuts, berries and even fruit juices have amazing effects on the human body. This is a refreshing change from what has become traditional medicines and reducing patients to chemotherapy and radiation for treatment. One of the latest natural discoveries in health is…