Apr 182014
 
Lavender

Lavender flowers are approved by the German Commission E for promoting both a healthy mood and healthy circulation. The scent of lavender has shown to have positive effects on mood within certain adult populations and can help to alleviate mild feelings of agitation or distress. As a spice, lavender is best known as an important . . . Read More »

Apr 052013
 
Headaches

Headaches, one of the most frequently occurring disorders, are more prevalent than even the common cold. Most of us, including children and adolescents, have experienced headaches of various kinds and intensities, and most of us will continue to have them more often then necessary. With today’s fast paced society, the vast majority of headaches are . . . Read More »

Mar 222013
 
Depression

Depression shows no mercy. According to the World Health Organization, it affects people of all ages, races, and nationalities and is one of the most costly of all disorders, largely because it disables people who would otherwise be productive. Similar to other chronic illnesses, depression can be caused by several factors and may be characterized . . . Read More »

Mar 182013
 
Stress

You have heard of the expression, “what you don’t know won’t hurt you”. Well, it’s just the opposite when it comes to stress. Actually, what you don’t know is already hurting you. Most of us only know stress as something we are under when we worry about situations that we are involved in. But, what . . . Read More »