It's simply beautiful how Earth's creatures, specifically bees, can make the most wonderful structures. Take, for instance, the honeycomb. It's even more amazing when such a structure produces something that provides many uses and benefits for everyday life — enter beeswax. This amazing substance comes from worker honeybees — the females — and the honeycomb,…
Essential oils have been around for centuries. They've been utilized since ancient times in various cultures, including China, Egypt, India and Southern Europe. Some essential oils have even been applied to the dead as part of the embalming process. We know this because residues have been found in tombs dating over 2,000 years old. The…
There's more than one emollient out there. In fact, there are several natural emollients that you probably already use for your skin care routine. Emollients are mainstays for dry, cracked and damaged skin. They are almost always used in moisturizers because they lock water into the skin while providing a protective barrier that keeps irritants…
Have you ever experienced a foot soak? A good foot soak offers some much-needed therapy to tired, achy feet and overall relaxation. Healthy, soothed feet can make a difference in your day. Depending on what you do day to day, your feet can get rather beat up, sometimes forming calluses and rough, dry skin. And,…
One of the most underrated aspects of health is sleep despite the fact that research shows over and over again how vital getting the proper amount of sleep is to reach optimal health. Conversely, sleep deprivation is a serious issue that is tied to many health problems, including increased risk of chronic diseases, negative effects…
A number of herbal teas hold a lot of meaning in traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda. One such type of anti-inflammatory tea is the kind made from butterfly pea flower. In Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine that's been practiced for India for thousands of years, butterfly pea flower tea is called Anchan…
There are numerous reasons why people struggle to get good sleep at night, ranging from anxiety to chronic pain. One potential cause is having hot feet and legs, which is a bit different than restless leg syndrome (having uncomfortable feelings in your legs that give you a strong urge to keep moving them). What does it mean…
If you were to ask a practitioner of traditional medicine, "How can I reduce my body heat?" they're likely to recommend adding more cooling foods and herbs to your diet in order to bring things into balance. What are cooling foods, and how do they work? A variety of fruits, veggies, herbs and other foods…
Summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red burn. While I believe some sensible sun exposure is essential for your health to prevent vitamin D deficiency, too much of…
