The Health Benefits of Sun Gazing

Dr. Edward Group shares four health benefits of the practice of sun gazing.

I recently saw the feature length documentary, Eat the Sun, and was inspired to explore the practice of sungazing.

The practice of sungazing closely resembles its name. At sunrise and/or sunset, when the sun is closest to the earth, sungazers stand barefoot on the earth and look directly at the sun for 10 seconds. Every day, 10 seconds are added and some sungazers eventually reach a duration of 44 minutes. ^{Read more}

The Natural Way to Avoid Foot Problems

To make your feet stronger and avoid foot problem, try going barefoot more often, says Jessica Dolores.

Ever wondered why your feet are killing you, even if you don’t have a sprain, or any sign of injury? It could be because you’ve been wearing closed shoes the whole day, and your feet have no chance to “breathe.” A new study by Harvard University researchers Nicholas Holowka and Daniel E. Liebermann showed that flat foot, which hampers movement because of reduced stiffness in the longitudinal arch (LA), is rare among people who go barefoot regularly. Read more

6 Plants the Cherokee Indians Use To Cure Everything

Discover the six plants the Cherokee Indians used to cure everything.

The Biggest Thing in Natural Health?

The biggest thing in natural health is a plant-based remedy for anxiety, depression - and much more.

Berberine — a yellow-colored alkaloid compound found in several different plants, including European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape and tree turmeric — has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antidiarrheal, antineoplastic, antidiabetic and immune-enhancing1 properties. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine, including traditional Chinese medicine, and many of its historical uses now have scientific backing. Read more

Simple Exercises and Yoga Poses for Blood Circulation

Good blood circulation is essential to good health. These simple exercises and yoga poses can help keep the blood flowing.

Poor circulation is often the result of living a sedentary lifestyle. A very easy and natural way to get your circulation going once again is to boost your activity level. If you work at an occupation where you are sitting for a prolonged period, that too can make your circulation sluggish. Read more

Hiccup Cures That Work - but No One Wants to Try

Here are some hiccup cures that work, but no one wants to try. Breathing into a paper bag, swallowing sugar, and sipping vinegar are some of the weird ways to get rid of hiccups.

For most of us, hiccups are merely a temporary and occassionally embarrassing inconvenience that passes within minutes.

But in a small minority of cases, they can last for days — even months. Last year, prolonged hiccups were among the 22,000 ‘potentially trivial’ incidents seen in A&E, according to NHS statistics.

While this might initially sound like a waste of hospital time, such hiccupping may indicate a deeper medical problem — which is why the NHS recommends people seek medical advice if their hiccups last for more than 48 hours. Read more

Being Dehydrated Can Make You Sick, Tireed, and Grumpy

 Being dehydrated caa make you feel sick, tired, and grumpy, says Dr. Joseph Mercola.

Have you ever been so busy you neglected to drink even a sip or two of water for an extended period, then suddenly realized you were incredibly thirsty and in need of a long drink? By replenishing your body’s water supply when it tells you you’re thirsty, you can often stave off dehydration. In fact, typically your body’s physiologic thirst mechanism is triggered before you’re dehydrated, giving you a chance to rehydrate before it’s too late. Read more