Science of Natural Health

Chronically Exhausted and Foggy? Adrenal Fatigue Basics

Everyone needs to know about adrenal fatigue – what exactly it is, and how to address it.  You may not even know that you need to know about it, but trust me, as you read you will come to see its importance.

Adrenal fatigue symptoms are rampant among ourselves and our friends, and especially among mothers.  I want to spread the word so that more people can support their adrenal glands and avoid the unhealthy state that so many of us are mislead to believe is “normal.”

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Menstrual Cramps Relieved by Essential Oils: Natural Remedy for PMS

Instead of reaching for an over the counter pain reliever the next time menstrual cramps set in, consider using pain relief that nature created: essential oils.  It turns out that menstrual cramps relieved by essential oils.

Here we go folks!  I’m pretty excited about this one.  You may not know this, but I am a science geek at heart (and by training) and halfway to hippie by nature.  I love reviewing the scientific evidence for (or against) natural remedies.  So, let’s go!Read More »Menstrual Cramps Relieved by Essential Oils: Natural Remedy for PMS

Natural Remedies for Children – What I Use for My Own Children

Natural Remedies for Children I Always Have Around

People often ask me what I use for natural remedies for children.  I may be well-versed in natural wellness, and and highly motivated, but like any family, we do not have the perfect diet or lifestyle 100% of the time. Life happens. Even if we were 100% diligent, illness still happens. My kids get sick like everyone else’s.

Here, I share our go-to natural remedies for children… the stuff we always have on-hand this time of year.  Read More »Natural Remedies for Children – What I Use for My Own Children

Natural Options for Treating ADHD – What the Science Shows

Natural Options for ADHD:

A Review of the Research on Natural Supplements
and Alternative Treatments for ADHD

Natural treatments for ADHD

It’s not really news that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently the most common diagnosis among youth in the United States.

And you probably already know that typically, ADHD is treated with behavioral/psychosocial management and/or medicines.

The more interesting news is that as a result, natural treatment options for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are becoming increasingly popular as sufferers look for options that are effective and that have fewer side-effects.  It’s estimated that approximately 50% of parents of children with ADHD use “natural” options alone, or in conjunction with traditional therapies.

A recent review of the biomedical research on naturally managing ADHD – published in the February 2016 issue of the journal Neural Plasticity – suggests that there are a few options for naturally treating ADHD that individuals can discuss with their health care providers.Read More »Natural Options for Treating ADHD – What the Science Shows

Delayed Food Allergies. Our Story.


delayed food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intoleranceAn intolerance to food, also called a food sensitivity can wreak havoc on the body.  These are delayed allergies to food, mediated by an IgG-type antibody.  These reactions may take hours, or even days to appear.  Unidentified, and untreated, in some cases, delayed food allergies have been shown to underlie chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, reflux, headaches and migraines, ADHD, schizphrenia, autism, obesity, insulin resistance, Type II diabetes, vascular disease, and psoriasis.  Read More »Delayed Food Allergies. Our Story.

That one time when your mother was right: A good night’s rest is really important

Newsflash:  Your mother was right.  You do need your sleep.  It turns out that chronic sleep deprivation is really bad.  And it’s not just because your mother or your grandmother said so.  In case you don’t believe them, take it from scientists.

In a recent study published in Molecular Neurobiology, Read More »That one time when your mother was right: A good night’s rest is really important

25 Good Health Natural Foods to Replace your Multi-Vitamin

Here are 25 basic good health natural foods to prioritize because they are the best sources of specific vitamins and minerals.

All foods potentially contain some vitamins and minerals, even if they are not considered one of the best sources. There are many other natural foods that are nutrient-dense. For this list, the criteria that I used are as follows:Read More »25 Good Health Natural Foods to Replace your Multi-Vitamin

Yoga Health Benefits

Yoga has become a workout sensation over the years, and many wonder if advertised yoga health benefits have any scientific validation.  Here, I review the health benefits of yoga that have scientific support, especially how yoga helps women.  But yoga isn’t just for women – everything from yoga for cardiovascular disease, to yoga for pregnant women is reviewed here.Read More »Yoga Health Benefits