What works to reduce insomnia and chronic pain?

Posted by on May 23, 2013 in Herbs, Pain, Sleep | 0 comments Poor sleep and chronic pain are two of the most common problems many people face these days. These along with low energy are what I refer to as the tri-fecta of modern living! For my third and final post honoring May as National Herb month I’ll be discussing herbs that can help relieve pain and reduce insomnia. If you have been following my blog posts you know the importance of uncovering...
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What are adaptogens and how do they work? Part 1 of three on herbs

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in Herbs, Hypertension, Pain, Sleep | Comments Off May is National Herb Month! This is part one of three I’ll be posting on herbs and their uses and health benefits. If you have been drinking green tea for its anti-oxidant properties; taking Valerian root for its ability to relieve muscle tension; or know that sprinkling fresh oregano on foods does more than just make it taste good  then you are experiencing the benefits of therapeutic...
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Are you getting enough Sleep?

Posted by on Jun 14, 2012 in Sleep | Comments Off Perhaps you’ve noticed more people are yawning these days? That’s because we are a nation of sleep deprived people. According to the National Institutes of Health, between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders or occasional sleep problems. I’d say this qualifies as a health condition of epic proportions! Sleep deprivation is no joke. In fact lack of...
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Natural Sleep Solutions the news media doesn’t tell you about

Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in Sleep | Comments Off Sleep deprivation and health Last week the news media reported on the epidemic of sleep deprivation in this country and the impacts it has on health.  The news reporter warned of the dangers of lack of sleep in numerous studies but didn’t provide any information on safe and natural ways to improve sleep. Interestingly, the commercial sponsor of this newscast was – you guessed it, a...
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