Did you know that the particular symptoms that you experience if you have anxiety or depression can tell you something about the nutritional deficiencies within your body? Research shows that anxious and/or depressive symptoms correlate to an interruption or imbalance in the neurotransmitters of the brain. And our state of nutrition certainly affects our brain health. Along with cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation exercises, there are natural, nutritional means by whi

In the fields of alternative and natural health, we focus often on clearing and aligning the chakras, or the energy centers of the body. Practitioners of acupuncture, Reiki, chiropractics, Chinese medicine and hypnotherapy are just a few healers who focus on chakra health, according to their own respective disciplines. Chakras are vortexes of energy within the body. There are many chakra energy centers throughout the body, but seven are commonly known or focused upon: root, s

Do you know that you may have access to a number of natural healers in your kitchen or back yard? Take a look at the healing properties of these common herbs and spices. Herbs can be used in a number of ways for healing purposes. They can be prepared as: teas that are taken internally or used externally; poultices; macerated in oils; encapsulated; a bath or soak; and so on, including the obvious- consuming them in your meals and drinks. The use of herbs are limitless, but her