Organic herbs and spices are the perfect accompaniment for your green Thanksgiving feast this November. Herbs and spices not only season your food but can help keep you naturally more healthy during the hectic holiday season. For example…

Sage used for stuffing, gravy, bread, soup, and more can also help fight upset stomach, reduce depression and even inhibits the development of different bacteria. Some research shows that sage can even help boost insulin action in those with diabetes.
Rosemary used for potatoes, veggies, and more fights free radicals, relaxes your stomach, and has even been shown to aid memory issues in Alzheimer’s …read more

Celestial Seasonings has added a new flavor to its Sleepytime line for the first time in more than 20 years. And I was lucky enough to receive a package for review.
The new Sleepytime Vanilla herbal tea still contains the trademark Sleepytime ingredients: chamomile, spearmint and lemongrass. The new ingredient is natural French vanilla flavor.

The vanilla flavor blends well with the traditional Sleepytime ingredients, adding a nice creamy and nutty taste. I won’t drink tea that tastes artificial or sweet, so I was happy Celestial Seasonings added the vanilla naturally.
If you’re a regular drinker of  Sleepytime tea, you’ll notice that the …read more

Herbs have been used for centuries to treat all sorts of ailments. If you’ve got your own garden plot you can set one area aside as a medicinal herb section. BUT make sure you play it safe with these tips…
Herbs can be safe but they can also be just as dangerous as a prescription or OTC drug. Just because you grew it yourself, does not mean you might not experience a negative affect after taking the herb. You should never take herbs willy nilly. Always research first and make sure you understand how to use the herb – i.e. in …read more

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a lot of sleeping pills enter the market for people who chronically have difficulty in sleeping. The newer pills are believed to be more powerful, although whether it’s because of scientific evidence or marketing strategies, is difficult to say. A new report from Consumers Union, which appears in the Consumer Reports’ Best Buy Drugs, however, suggests that for those who need sleeping aid just for a night or two might benefit just as much from older, less expensive sleeping pills such as antihistamines. The report, as well as this article from the Washington …read more