Tooth decay, otherwise known as dental caries, is caused when bacteria grows on our teeth, which can then form holes. Alright, let’s face it -- holes in your teeth can put holes in your pocket when you have to go to the dentist to have them fixed. Well, thank goodness for natural remedies, right? Here are 5 herbs that will help you not only stop tooth decay, but help you save your teeth and your money.
Hear the word licorice and you may be thinking of vibrant red, chewy candy. While the word may conjure up fond childhood memories of eating sweet treats, it is anything but a candy. It is, in fact, a root.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease occur as our brains age into our elder years, but herbal medications can make a big difference in protecting our brains. Few things are sadder than to watch a loved one slowly deteriorate into a shell of their former selves. Alzheimer’s is unique in that its terror is that the mind and memories of the person we know so well, and who knows us so well, fade before our very eyes.
So you find yourself unable to sleep at night, and you’ve tried everything. What’s next? How about aromatherapy! But what exactly is aromatherapy you may ask? Aromatherapy uses fragrant parts of aromatic plants to help revitalize and relax the body.
According to the philosophy of Ayurveda, anxiety is the manifestation of an imbalance in the body that originates in the mind, causing psychological changes similar to the body’s inherent response to stress. The core belief is that the body has an inherent wisdom and is able to return the body, mind and spirit to a healthy, balanced state. It is truly amazing when we think about how immensely resilient our bodies are, despite the difficulties we often tend to impose upon them.
Did you know you could grow your own medicine? There are so many reasons to do it! One of the best reasons is for the many benefits that it provides you and your environment. If you don't have space in your yard for a big garden, don’t worry; many of the plants can be grown in containers. To have the Echinacea growing in your yard when the cold or flu strikes, or some Aloe Vera for burns is a blessing.
The benefits of growing your medicine garden/medicine wheel are many. The nutrition and healing properties of the plant are only a couple of reasons.