Being sick is no fun! So if we can avoid it, all the better. While all cases of illness suck, in this post I’m focusing on the common cold and flu that goes around especially during the winter season. I remember being sick quite often as a kid. But in my adult life, as I began studying health … [Read more...] about How to NOT Get Sick: Part I
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How to Make Elderberry Honey: Simple DIY Recipe
Elderberry Honey has long been used as a home remedy for colds and flu. It is specifically recommended for kids because it tastes good. You know the old saying, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. The good news is that with the right kind of honey you’re not only helping the medicine … [Read more...] about How to Make Elderberry Honey: Simple DIY Recipe
Malaria Herbs: Tongkat Ali and Artemisinin (Sweet Wormwood Extract Powder)
As I was preparing for traveling to the Amazon rainforest, there was a whole list of packing supplies and preliminary steps to follow. One of these had to do with contracting malaria. Specifically, they said: “The rainforest region we will be visiting has a history of malaria, and we recommend … [Read more...] about Malaria Herbs: Tongkat Ali and Artemisinin (Sweet Wormwood Extract Powder)
Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Your energy level can be a major indicator of the state of your health and well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the concept of chi, or energy, is synonymous with life itself; hence, it is also referred to as our life force—the body’s vital energy. While chi is invisible there is a … [Read more...] about Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Herpes, Lysine-Arginine and Herbs
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the mouth and genitals. The general consensus is that once you get the virus, you have it for life, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be active throughout that time. The best thing to do is to try to avoid herpes in the … [Read more...] about Herpes, Lysine-Arginine and Herbs
The Dangers and Benefits of the… SUN
The following article on the benefits of sunlight is a chapter from the newest book I'm working on tentatively called "Powered by Nature". In this book will be all the ways and methods in which nature is good for our health, happiness and even peak performance. It covers why it is in our best … [Read more...] about The Dangers and Benefits of the… SUN
How To Stop A Cold In Its Tracks
This is something I've used in the past to stop a cold dead in its tracks and it worked pretty well. It's not the best experience for the senses, but it's much better than sneezing, coughing and laying in bed for a couple of days or more. This method works best if used at first sign of a … [Read more...] about How To Stop A Cold In Its Tracks
Immunity
We all long to be healthy. No one enjoys being sick or injured. Enjoyment is never the issue here. So it is of utmost importance to have an immune system working at the highest levels. (we're going to also talk about a concentrated wei qi booster for humans later). So what does a healthy one look … [Read more...] about Immunity
Benefits of Mushrooms
By Logan Christopher This past weekend was the 41st annual Fungus Fair in Santa Cruz, California. This was the second time I’ve gone to it. Its great for learning how to identify mushrooms, from the edible to inedible, medicinal to poisonous. They even have an ID table where you can bring … [Read more...] about Benefits of Mushrooms