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Why haven’t you tried meditation yet?

Posted on April 1, 2013

Meditation used to seem like the practice of only the most devoted Buddhists and spiritualists. Now, “[t]here are many free or low-cost downloads available and classes at meditation centers, universities and such sites as Kaiser Permanente, which offers meditation programs for members and employees.” If you feel more comfortable doing it at home, try sitting still for just ten minutes. No sound, no interruptions, no sleep, just stillness. If you.. Read More

This Congressman wants everyone to meditate

Posted on April 1, 2013

Representative Tim Ryan, of Ohio, engages in a practice that helps him get through the tougher congressional sessions: meditation. According to Rep. Ryan: Properly used, he said, it could lower blood pressure, improve children’s test scores and help veterans returning from the war cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. He even cites studies indicating that it can help people speed recovery from psoriasis, a common and sometimes debilitating skin condition. The.. Read More

What does WebMD have to say about Kombucha?

Posted on March 16, 2013

As an ancient tea, Kombucha has been used to treat a variety of medical ailments for centuries.  Now that it’s regaining popularity, some of these cures are being rediscovered. Kombucha is so widely regarded as a healthy supplement that it’s featured on WebMD, who shows that it’s used for: memory loss, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), joint pain(rheumatism), aging, loss of appetite, AIDS, cancer, high blood pressure, constipation, arthritis, and hair regrowth… Read More

Do back pain steroids cause meningitis?

Posted on January 2, 2013

Meningitis, a fast-spreading and painful illness, is sweeping the country due to “a tainted steroid used to treat back pain — that has sickened more than 400 people in 19 states and killed at least 31”. Back pain treatments are becoming more and more common, and pharmacological cures are more often being sought. Now that the steroid has been recalled, many people are turning to non-invasive treatments, such as chiropractic.. Read More

Gallbladder problems? Try this cure…

Posted on December 29, 2012

Apple cider vinegar is known for a variety of pain relief. One blogger, Nancy Ging, notes how it helped her overcome severe stomach pain, which well-known naturopathic doctor, Dr. Jean Layton, attributed to low stomach acid and gallbladder blockage: [Dr. Layton] quickly noted a pattern, informed me that my stomach wasn’t producing enough acid, and said the result was that protein molecules were not being broken down into small enough.. Read More

You won’t believe this amazing use for Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted on December 26, 2012

Many apocryphal claims of vinegar’s historical benefits exist. Hannibal used it to dissolve limestone rocks, allowing his troops a victory against Rome in 218 BC. During the Dark Ages, four French graverobbers avoided catching the plague due to inhaling vinegar beforehand. These claims may be far-fetched, but there is a great deal of fact to vinegar’s health benefits. For blood sugar: Dr. Carol Johnston at Arizona State University has shown.. Read More

Don’t take THIS woman’s kombucha

Posted on November 12, 2012

We love our Kombucha. We invest time and energy (if we make it at home) or money (if we buy it at the store into it). We’re devotees. We’re evangelists for its health and wellness benefits. But suppose somebody just…up and left with our ‘buch? How far would we go to spite the existence of its stealer? How much would it zotz our Zen? This woman provides a window into.. Read More

Kid brings kombucha to school…you won’t believe what happens next

Posted on November 11, 2012

The Kombucha Wars are in full swing. The most recent battleground: Ensign Intermediate School in Newport Beach, CA. The offender: an 11-year old, seventh-grade boy. The offense: having a glass bottle in his lunchbox on Oct. 9. School officials noticed that the label on the bottle of fermented tea said it contained less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume. District policy states that anyone who possesses products with even trace.. Read More

Does your child need a chiropractor?

Posted on November 7, 2012

The latest thing after school activity for your kids may be a trip to your friendly neighborhood chiropractor. Childhood illnesses like the sniffles, ear infections, and sinus problems are now being treated by chiropractors, who use gentle pressure to help kids get back to tip top shape. The key is to not use heavy, manipulating pressure, but pressure “so gentle it’s almost like the pressure you would put on a.. Read More

What is Kombucha?

Posted on October 28, 2012

Whether you’re a newcomer to the ‘buch or a seasoned, fermenting veteran, it’s nice to know exactly what kombucha is and what it can do for you. Kombucha is, essentially, “fermented green or black tea comprised of…organic acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and nutrients.” It’s known as a “probiotic” because it “contains healthy bacteria in the form of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, as well as a dozen other probiotic strains.” The touted benefits.. Read More