Many kinds of chewing gum, breath freshener, and mouthwash contain added sugar, alcohol and fillers, which are not consistent with a clean lifestyle.

Luckily, Nature has prepackaged breath fresheners in the form of natural herbs and spices. …read more of Natural Breath Fresheners, Right in Your Own Kitchen! here

Ask anyone and they will tell you that living without the energy that powers our modern lifestyle with its lights, refrigeration, computers and air conditioners is not an option.

But we can’t live without water, either. A year ago, I wrote about the possible threat natural gas drilling poses to our drinking water, however, this is only part of the story. …read more of Natural Gas Drilling May Pose Human Health Hazards here

We cannot take for granted the importance of keeping our food supply free from contamination, particularly in light of the recent outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli, or E. coli O104:H4 in Europe.

The list of suspected contaminants continues to unfold, including Spanish cucumbers, German lettuce, tomatoes and most recently sprouts.

Radish sprouts were the source in a Japanese E. coli occurrence in 1996. E. coli O157:H7 was considered to be the most dangerous strain before the latest mutation in Europe and was the cause of a 2006 outbreak in the U.S., which implicated spinach. …read more of E. Coli: What You Need to Know here

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a season where heightened outdoor activities can be the source of cuts, bruises, scrapes, dehydration and sunburn.

Cuts, Bruises, Insect Bites and Scrapes

Cuts and scrapes: Clean wound with cold water and mild soap. Apply crushed yarrow leaves or flowers to the injury to stop bleeding. An ice pack can help bring down swelling and reduce pain.

Bruises: Arnica Montana taken both as homeopathic sublingual pellets and applied externally to the bruise, will reduce swelling and assist with rapid resolution of “black-and-blue” discoloration. …read more of Holistic First Aid for the Summer Season here

Late spring is the perfect time to plan an herb garden that can last through summer and into the fall.

Once the final frost has passed, it is time to plant your seeds. You can also start with seedlings from a local organic farm or nursery.

There is no greater joy in the farm-to-table movement and growing your own herbs for medicinal purposes is easier than you may think. …read more of Start a Medicinal Herb Garden with These 5 Essential Herbs here