Herbal stimulants could be defined as herbs that boost the energy of the body by accelerating and enlivening the physiological functions. They are herbs that work to strengthen and nourish deep energy that is long lasting and life supporting. These roots

Ranging from mild to excruciating pain, headaches’ main causes are sinusitis, migraine disorders, dieting, dehydration, lack of sleep or stress. To prevent recurring headaches, the cause must first be determined, but for immediate relief, there are ways to stop the pain. Unlike painkillers, essential oils do not numb pain, but target the triggers to help alleviate the headache pain.Essential oils are extracted from different elements of plants and are sold as highly-concentrated liquids. For

Monks have been drinking tea for so many years to keep a state of “mindful alertness” during long times of meditating. But only in the last couple of years have studies shed light on why tea has this effect on the mind. The two elements in charge of this

Castor oil has been ignored by modern medicine despite a centuries old history of medicinal uses. Many regard castor oil as a toxin. But it has been used as a laxative or purging cleanse and parasite remover for years.Castor oil packs applied externally can go beyond its usual effective skin care to affect internal organs beneath epidermal applications as well. Besides being considered “old fashioned” or passe’ simply because of Big Pharma’s pushing folk and herbal remedies aside to grip the

Using Palo Santo cleanses your thoughts, making you more positive and leaving you at ease. Before you use the wood, ensure it’s authentic. Burn one end of the stick, and start cleansing yourself from your toes, slowly moving upward to your head. Once this is done, you’ll feel spiritually elevated. Palo Santo also helps you with emotional trauma, stress, and anxiety.Palo Santo is obtained from a tree that belongs to the citrus family and is closely related to Frankincense, Copal, and Myrrh

Want to get your urinary tract back on track? This tea blend is beneficial for dealing with the symptoms and the root cause (primarily, bacterial infection) of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The herbs in this formula soothe inflamed urinary mucosal

For thousands of years, medicinal herbs and plants have been used to heal and strengthen the body and mind. So much so, in fact, that researchers and scientists have taken great interest in studying their effects in recent decades. And while this has

This past week I've been in training: an experiential intensive on Sciatic nerve pinching, otherwise known as Sciatica.It all started on a day that consisted of seven hours of continuous driving. Three days later, another six hours of driving. But truth be told, it started before that. It's a spot that, muscularly, has given me a history of irritations. As a former dancer, my piriformis muscle has seen better days. Problem is, I'm an overly busy (stubborn?) mother of two with more

When it comes to food, there are two types of people in this world: those who eat to live and those who live to eat. I, unapologetically, belong to the second group. I am a foodie through and through! If I hadn’t become a scientist, I would have become a

For a long time the established dogma was that the adult brain couldn’t generate any new brain cells. That is, it was believed that you were born with a certain amount of brain cells, and that was it. And since you naturally lose brain cells as you age, after age 25 it was all downhill for your brain function.The good news is that scientists have now discovered that you can grow new brain cells throughout your entire life. The process is called neurogenesis. Specifically, new brain cells–which

Tales from England talk about putting rosemary into the pocket of an unfaithful lover so that they do not forget their vows, while Ophelia says the herb is ‘for remembrance’ in Hamlet by Shakespeare.Today, research finds that rosemary is indeed connected to better memory. A study of retired people showed that just sitting in a room diffused with rosemary scent improved memory test scores by 15%. Although it might not seem much, researchers at the University of Northumbria say it could make the