The old adage ‘An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ may be said to go both ways when discussing herbal remedies.  That’s because the herb that may prevent the onset of a cold is also used as the cure.

There is nothing common about the highly-contagious cold.  It is caused by one of [...]

Now that summer is here, out-of-doors sports and activities are at their peak.  Sports like baseball, golf, tennis, lacrosse, rugby (to name a few) have caused many amateur athletes to realize they are not “as young as they use to be…” The aches and pains that follow a weekend of activities seem to take longer [...]

People throughout the world have been using the essential oils from plants, for healing and relaxation, for thousands of years.  Essential oils are the concentrated extracts which are removed from the roots, leaves, seeds and blossoms of plants.
Each extract contains its own ‘blend’ of natural ingredients; and this blend determines its use in therapy.  Some [...]

Hiking is one of the most complete fitness activities a person can do for physical exercise. And it’s something that can be beneficial to individuals in every age group because no matter what your pace, you will have positive results.
One of the advantages of hiking is that it is more enjoyable than most exercise routines [...]

Now that summer is here, out-of-doors sports and activities are at their peak.  Sports like baseball, golf, tennis, lacrosse, rugby (to name a few) have caused many amateur athletes to realize they are not “as young as they use to be…” The aches and pains that follow a weekend of activities seem to take longer [...]

For most people, spring is a beautiful season with leaves budding on the trees, lawns  turning green and flowers ready to bloom.  But for others – approximately 35 million – these very things that make the season so spectacular, cause them to sneeze, cough, have eye irritation and a runny nose.  They suffer from seasonal [...]