More About: 'Alternative-medicine'
Farmer Cee of Green Heffa Farms Grows Organic Hemp with Heart & Soul
If you visit Clarenda Stanley, AKA Farmer Cee, at her farm in Liberty, North Carolina, you might hear the soulful sounds of Erykah Badu or Bill Withers drifting across the field. Or, you might hear something a little more…spirited. Stanley plays music for her plants, and like any skilled farmer, she knows exactly what they ...
How Herbalism Can Help Support Your Immune System
As we continue to weather the coronavirus pandemic, boosting health and immunity is top of mind for many. We’ve been putting steps like frequent hand washing into practice, but now is also a great time to explore new ways to support your immune system, such as herbalism. Herbal medicine uses herbs to promote health and ...
Learn How This Holistic Approach to Self-Care Can Help You Find Balance
The past few months have pushed all of us to reassess how we are practicing self-care. Taking deliberate steps to care for our mental, emotional, and physical health is incredibly important, now more than ever. And while these habits are developing new significance in our own lives, health-boosting practices such as Ayurveda have been integral ...
7 Spices With Hidden Health Benefits
If you need some extra inspiration to try out new flavors in the kitchen, look no further! Along with adding plenty of delicious flavor, many common spices have incredible health benefits. Read on to learn more about a few spices that will elevate your meals and well-being. 1. Chili pepper If you dig food with ...
What Is Oil Pulling? All About This Ayurvedic Practice
Even if you’re not an Ayurveda devotee, it’s likely you’ve come across some of its holistic treatments like oil pulling, dosha-directed eating guidelines, or meditation. But when Banyan Botanicals launched out of co-founder Kevin Casey’s Albuquerque home in 1996, the benefits of this ancient healing system hadn’t yet spread beyond a small group of enthusiasts ...
Functional Medicine 101 with Chris Kresser
Over the course of 10 years, Chris Kresser saw more than 30 healthcare practitioners. He was looking for answers to his health questions and solutions for his chronic illnesses, but with little success. Finally, with the help of a small group of standout healthcare practitioners and some major behavioral changes, Kresser was “able to take ...
Curious About Homeopathic Medicine? Watch Our Video!
What does homeopathic mean? In our video, we explore this alternative approach to medicine—from its roots in the 19th century to modern uses. Based on the physician Samuel Hahnemann’s theory that “like cures like,” homeopathic remedies use natural substances to slightly exacerbate negative symptoms to help trigger the body’s natural healing response, and ultimately, restore ...
Chai Tea Benefits
Whether it’s a preferred way to start the day, a pick-me-up during the afternoon, or a calming beverage before bedtime, a cup of tea is good at any time. And the benefits of chai tea can’t be understated.
Too Busy to Meditate? Mallika Chopra Can Fix That
At first glance, Mallika Chopra is the definition of mindfulness. She’s the founder and CEO of the online wellness community Intent.com, an author and public speaker, and a mother of two who’s been meditating since age 9—oh, and she happens to be the daughter of renowned alternative medicine expert Deepak Chopra.
What Are Probiotics?
The Greeks gave us culture, language, and apparently probiotics. From the ancient root words “pro” (as in promoting) and “biotic” (meaning life), probiotics are literally life affirming.
Benefits of Meditation
Om … Om … Om … That’s the sound associated with the ancient practice of meditation. But it’s not as esoteric as it once was. While Buddhist monks have reaped the spiritual benefits of meditation for centuries, modern science has given us a lot of good reasons to adopt the ritual in our everyday lives ...