The Accidental Herbalist

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Dietary Supplements Save Seniors Money

Friday, April 10th, 2009

It may pay to take supplements. A clinical study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance shows that taking certain dietary supplements may not only help seniors live longer, but also dramatically cut down on medical costs. Specifically, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and lutein with zeaxanthin are among those supplements that may result in [...]

Review: Rapid Sleep

Friday, February 27th, 2009

I have had trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember. Once I’m awake, I’m fine. Once I’m asleep, I’m fine. It’s the transitions from one state to the other that are difficult. At night it is not uncommon for me to toss and turn in excess of an hour before going to sleep. [...]

How to Achieve “Hormonal Harmony”

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Phytonutrients and other natural herbs help ease the difficulties associated with signs of perimenopause.
Life’s non-stop cycle can make a woman feel frazzled and out of sorts. Sometimes these periods of feeling “out of it” last much longer than you’d like, mainly because they occur due to hormonal imbalance. The body needs a natural balance of [...]

Vitamins for Healthy Joints

Friday, December 12th, 2008

News update about vitamins and minerals that may help improve the health of your joints!