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Christine has written articles on most health-related topics, including traditional medicine, alternative and naturopathic and natural treatments, wellness, medical marijuana, diets and fitness.

5 Natural Antibiotics For Your Medicine Cabinet

Most commercial or prescription antibiotics nowadays have ruined the digestive systems as well as the immune systems of many people. Fortunately, nature still provides us some powerful antibiotics to help us get rid of nearly all kinds of infections which… 0 Shares |

5 Reasons to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

Few food additives have received as much negative attention as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). And there are excellent reasons why this so. Read on to find out about 5 reasons why this sweetener should be avoided. Sugar Causes Obesity… 0 Shares |

6 Hidden Health Hazards in the Home

When many people think about home safety, things like security systems and fire alarms generally spring to mind. However, there are other, less obvious dangers around the home that can be hazardous to health, particularly if children, elders or pets… 0 Shares |

Top 7 Natural Sweeteners that are Actually Good for You

Between the risk for weight gain and diabetes that comes with use of refined sugar and all the health problems associated with the use of artificial sweeteners like aspartame, it can sometimes feel as though there is simply no health… 0 Shares |

6 Dangerous Food Additive to Avoid

One of the best arguments for eating in a “whole foods” style – that is, cooking from scratch with fresh vegetables, dry beans or rice or whole wheat flour – is that by preparing food in this manner, it is… 0 Shares |

Top 6 Foods that are Natural Antibiotics

The concept of food being used as a medicine goes as far back in the Western tradition as the ancient Greek Hippocrates. In modern times, as more people become aware of the risks associated with the overuse of antibiotics, the… 0 Shares |

5 Herbs and Mineral to Balance the Hormones

Hormones do more than regulate sexual function: they can influence every bodily system and therefore hormonal imbalances can lead to a multiplicity of problems throughout the body. Modern medicine is only in recent decades becoming aware of the essential roles… 0 Shares |

5 Ways to Increase Magnesium Levels

Magnesium simply does not get the “press” of elements like calcium or iron and yet it, too is an essential nutrient for maintaining a healthy body. Many adult, though they do not realize it, are quite deficient in this mineral… 0 Shares |

7 Powerful Natural Pain Relievers

Consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to pain control. However, whether a patient takes over-the-counter or prescription medications, there are side effects to be considered. Many prescription pain killers like methadone can carry a great risk of… 0 Shares |

4 Natural Ways to Detox the Heart

In regards to women’s health, breast and cervical cancer get the lion’s share of media coverage, with women being directed to breast self-exams, mammograms and PAP smears as means of disease prevention. While these are certainly very important aspects of… 0 Shares |