Simple is Best. Part 2
Tonics are selected individually for support of specific body systems or organs which are weakened or at risk for disease. One or two tonics are sufficient during wellness, up to four may be taken during times of instability. Most tonics are generally safe but some caution is advised. Remedies are selected generally for their properties [..]

Simple is Best. Part 1
In the Wise Woman Tradition the rule of “simples” means to partake of Mother Earth’s abundance and variety as nourishment, in the simplest, most natural forms provided. Eating is the first line of defense against disease and dysfunction. There are many nourishing plants in our everyday world, those we think of as food plants and [..]

When traveling, don’t drink the water
Every year, more than a million travelers experience diarrhea. Even a mild case can cause misery on a trip. If you are traveling, especially overseas, there are some simple precautions to take that will help you avoid illness: Do not drink the local water Avoid eating raw vegetables Boil, peel or cook everything you do [..]

Treating Your Heart Right Just Got Easier
Taking care of your heart through diet and exercise can help you live a happier, more healthful life. And translating dietary guidelines into food choices and lifestyle changes that promote heart health recently got easier. The American Heart Association?s current recommendations are stated in practical food-group terms. The basic dietary goals have not changed: 30 [..]

Scoliosis: Treatment Overview. Part 2
Surgery is needed for: Curves that exceed 40 degrees to 50 degrees get worse quickly and are not controlled by bracing. Curves greater than forty degrees to fifty degrees in people whose skeleton is still growing 13, 6 Curves greater than fifty degrees which are getting worse, or are painful in people whose skeleton is [..]