Category: Holistic Health
Naturopathic, alternative medicine and chiropractic health care
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When It’s Not Just the Holiday Blues: Teen Depression
The prevalence of teenage anxiety and depression continues to rise with more and more teenagers turning to “cutting”. About 30% of girls and 20% of boys–totaling 6.3 million teens–have had an anxiety disorder, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health. Experts believe there are many factors contributing to this mental health crisis…
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Cuddling your infant changes their genetics, study says
Baby wearing doesn’t just keep our babies warm, snug, and loved. a new study shows it changes their very genetics. As part of my adoptive parent training, I learned of the many studies showing the psychological brain benefits of close consistent contact with my children. I am THRILLED to see science is still expanding our…
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Health Freedom Idaho on Idaho Living
I was in the news again! This time it was for the much more fun topic of what I keep in my medicine cabinet at home. It was fun to show Katie Neuman Rhodenbaugh some powerful holistic options for getting through the flu season and also hear some of her tips. I hope that this…
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One of the most important medical advances in public health
This is the story of a man whose ideas could have saved a lot of lives and spared countless numbers of women and newborns’ feverish and agonizing deaths. What Semmelweis had discovered is something that still holds true today: Hand-washing is one of the most important tools in public health. It can keep kids from…
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Use Fennel For That Less-Stuffed-Post-Feast-Feeling
Did you know that fennel is a multi-tasker? It’s an herb, a vegetable and a spice. It’s been long regarded as a digestive aid, with the Greeks, Chinese, Indians and Egyptians all heralding its benefits in soothing gastrointestinal issues. Maybe you love the “licorice” flavor, or perhaps you have an aversion, but either way, it’s…
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Benefits and uses of Yarrow
Yarrow is an herb that I always keep on hand, especially with kids. It is part of my Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture and I often add it to teas or preparations for the kids.Native American herbal medicine makes extensive use of yarrow. Among the Micmac people of Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, the stalk…
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Teens, Screens, and Mental Health
Surveys show that today’s teens feel useless and joyless and there is an increase of teen suicide.Could it be access to smartphones and social media usage? Even if online time doesn’t directly harm mental health, it could still adversely affect it in indirect ways, especially if time online crowds out time for other activities. What…
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Faith in Medicine: the 3rd Leading Cause of Death
The Legislature is being pressured by out of state vaccine advocate Paul Offit and local organizations with the intent is to create a law that would prosecute parents who choose alternative methods of treatment for their sick children. Health Freedom Idaho is grateful that our Legislators have said, year after year, that laws are already…
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7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits
The impressive health benefits of oregano include its ability to protect the immune system, prevent the onset of chronic disease, improve digestion, detoxify the body, strengthen the bones, improve heart health, increase energy levels, and even protect against diabetes. From adding flavor to dishes to killing antibiotic resistant infections, oregano has many uses in the…
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Learning About Herbs
Herbs. I wanted to know more. Was overwhelmed with the SHEER amount of information (some contradictory) about herbs, remedies and healing. I learn by doing. Rosalee was a WONDERFUL teacher as she encourages us to do as we learn. She shares a brief lesson. The nettles experiment. Try it and grow your confidence in the…