Natural Society, By: Elizabeth Renter, 01/28/2014

Just in case you need another reason to pine for sunny days, new research from Loyola University in Chicago reveals once again that low vitamin D levels could lead to depression, chronic pain, and other symptoms. The study only adds to the growing body of research indicating the wide-reaching effects of the sunshine vitamin.

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By: The Alternative Daily, 01/29/2014

Tis the season for cold sores… those nasty little blisters that some of us know all too well. Also called fever blisters, these outbreaks can certainly interfere with your daily life. Cold sores are caused by the extremely common herpes simplex 1 virus, and usually spring up around the nose, lips and chin. They can be triggered by stress, illness, lack of sleep, sun exposure, hormonal changes or facial trauma, among other things, and are highly contagious. Although cold sores often clear up after about a week, nature offers a variety of remedies which may help ease the pain and create conditions for the sores to clear up faster.

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Natural Society, By: Elizabeth Renter, 01/25/2014

Ear pain can be some of the most intolerable pain there is. This could be why so many people go directly to their medical doctor at the first sign of an ear infection, seeking antibiotics. It’s true that we have an unhealthy dependence on antibiotics and in the case of ear infections, that dependence is wholly unwarranted. The good news is that herbal remedies may be able to replace antibiotics in many cases – at least that’s what some research says.

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By: Jonathan Landsman, 01/23/2014

The main thing to remember is 'know the cause'. You must first identify - what triggers your allergic reaction? Is it a seasonal, emotional, pet or food-related issue? For example, there are many toxic ingredients in factory-farmed, milk products. The answer is simple - don't buy them.

Seasonal allergies can be a little trickier to resolve. Some people overcome their allergies by eliminating highly-processed foods or consuming a local (organic) honey on a regular basis. Homeopathy, aromatherapy and herbs like, chamomile, elderberry and yarrow may help - but its best to consult with a qualified, healthcare provider about your particular issues. Bottom line, learn everything you can about cleaning up the diet, avoiding GMOs and strengthening the immune system to eliminate allergies forever!

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By: Collective-evolution.com , 01/21/2014

We want to be healthy. We want our children to be healthy. We want to prevent disease, and we surely want to treat disease compassionately. We want nutritionally complete food and we want safe and effective medicine. Well, where do we all start? Before we go any further here, let’s be clear, we’re talking about the responsible use of cannabis for parents, our children, and the children of the future. We are talking about the lack of access to safe medicine. Let’s start with the Jamaican study.

In Jamaica cannabis is culturally acceptable and considered to be a safe and effective way to relax and relieve stress, as well a natural medicine. A controlled study was done comparing the health of babies born from a group of women who were smoking and consuming cannabis in a tea and a group of women that were not using cannabis during pregnancy. The results are surprising.