Natural Health for Body and Spirit

Tag: wellness

  • Cool off this Summer with these Cold Herbal Teas

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    When the heat climbs and the air turns thick and heavy, a steaming mug of tea is the last thing anyone wants. But that doesn’t mean tea season has to end — it just needs to change temperature. Cold-brewed and iced herbal teas offer many of the same therapeutic benefits as their hot counterparts, plus…

  • Healing Herbs Found in Your Kitchen: Rosemary

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    For thousands of years, rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) has been treasured as more than just a fragrant culinary herb. Ancient Greek scholars wore rosemary garlands while studying because they believed it enhanced memory. Medieval healers used it to promote healing and ward off illness, and today, modern science is beginning to validate many…

  • How Touch Improves Wellness

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    What the Science Says The idea that human touch promotes healing is more than just common wisdom; it is supported by a growing body of scientific research. Over the past several decades, researchers have examined how safe, consensual touch affects the body’s stress response, emotional well-being, and even physical health. One of the most comprehensive…

  • Work with your Body, not Against It

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    Andie Posey RN Have you ever noticed how a good night’s sleep can make you feel like a completely different person? Or how spending time outside, eating a healthy meal, or taking a walk can lift your mood when you’ve had a stressful day? Those simple experiences are reminders that our bodies are constantly working…