With the change of season I'm hearing a lot more people sneezing, coughing, clearing their throats.  One of the most powerful immune boosting actions we can take is adding aromatherapy to our daily regimen. Peppermint essential oil eases hypertension, relieves throat and lung infections and is inhaled for sinus and bronchial infections. Eucalyptus essential oil liquifies thick mucus. Both oils … [Read more...]

Step outdoors and check out the natural areas near your home, especially the wild ones that have weeds growing in them. Getting acquainted with the native plants in your area can open up a world containing all the medicine you may need. Wildcrafting, carefully collecting herbs and other edible plants, was a part of daily living before the convenience of pharmacies and grocery stores replaced … [Read more...]

This very simple to execute qigong is recommended for general lung health, and especially for those suffering from asthma, and emphysema. On average, most people only use a fraction of their lung cells in regular breathing.  Qigongs in general increase your oxygen intake and utilization.  When this intake of energy is more than what is expended in normal daily functions, the excess can be … [Read more...]

Ghee nutrition has a long history. Ghee nutrition has been used in Indian cooking for many thousands of years. Ghee is an essential (and nutritional) element in much of Indian cuisine, much the way butter or margarine is used in American cooking. Ghee nutrition transcends the cooking realm, as ghee is also often used in religious ceremonies and various healing arts in Indian culture. Ghee's … [Read more...]