Author Archive | Native Remedies

Residents of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, aren’t happy. They recently met to discuss concerns over the use of biosolids on local farm land, according to a recent article from The Boston Globe. What are biosolids? They’re sewage sludge that’s been treated in wastewater treatment facilities. Farmers use this sludge as fertilizer. And the U.S. Environmental Protection [...]

With prescription drug use on the rise, more and more people are becoming aware of the unwanted side effects of the medications they are taking.

For approximately 40 million American allergy suffers, the poor weather conditions will mean a tough road ahead into the fall season.

Last year, Dr. Joachim Mutter published an analysis about the dangers of dental amalgam fillings.Dental amalgam is composed of fifty-percent mercury, as well as silver, tin, copper, and zinc, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Mercury is an extremely toxic metal.

Winter is coming, and so is the flu.  If you’ve ever endured this virus, you know that the symptoms are memorable and unpleasant. The body aches and chills from the flu can be particularly distressing. Sometimes, you can end up in bed for weeks, unable to do much but rest. But what can you do [...]

Almost everyone with a pet has been guilty one time or another of feeding their pet table scraps. When you’re eating dinner and your beloved pet gives you ‘the eyes’, it can be nearly impossible to resist, and who doesn’t like spoiling their pet? Unfortunately, an occasional table scrap may be more harmful than you think.

In the United States, many people have trouble digesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This digestive problem is known as celiac disease. According to The University of Chicago Medicine, three million Americans are affected by this autoimmune disorder.1 Celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestines, making it difficult to [...]

The inviting rays of the glowing sun on your skin, the gentle roar of waves in the distance, and the pleasurable feeling of sand between your toes… what’s not to love about a day at the beach?

Unfortunately, there is a potential threat of unhealthy bacteria, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)[1], with 2011 setting the third-highest record for the number of beach closures over the past 20 years.

Insomnia is defined as a disorder which makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both.1 This disorder not only affects your sleep, it can also have harmful effects on your mood, motivation, health, work performance, and overall quality of life. With all these problems associated with insomnia, it’s easy to see why this disorder should be addressed.