There is an old saying, “one man’s meat is another man’s poison,” suggesting that what may be healthy for one person may make another person feel worse. All too often, well-meaning people think that because a particular diet or supplement plan…
Many men in modern society are suffering from hormonal imbalance. Men are exposed to too many estrogens and often have too little estrogen. It has been estimated that close to 40% of men over 45 have low levels of the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone…
What is now called PTSD has long been observed in soldiers returning from war. It was called shell shock in World War I and battle fatigue in world war II. PTSD is a mental health problem associated with people who have witnessed or participated in terrifying…
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection, spread by ticks. Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely by Borrelia mayonii it is transmitted through tick bites. Several days after the bite, the person typically develops a bullseye-like rash,…
People often speak of the mind-body connection, but what about the heart-body connection. Our thoughts and attitudes are important to the health of our body, but so is our emotional state.Traditional systems of medicine in both the Orient and the West…
More than 130 people a day die from opioid-related drug overdoses. Opioids include prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total economic burden of prescription…
The stress of modern society leaves many people feeling tired, but unable to relax and sleep properly. Adaptogens are herbs that help the body cope with stress. There are two basic types of adaptogens. The first, and most well-known, are the stimulating…
Mushrooms are most commonly thought of as simply food. Few people recognize what powerful medicines mushrooms can be, but today’s scientific research shows that over 270 species of fungi have therapeutic value. This confirms the thousands of years…
For over three decades, Steven Horne has been producing educational materials to help people build successful businesses helping others with herbs, supplements and natural healing techniques. His materials…
Botany for Herbalists
May 5, 2026
An Introduction to Plant Identification
Using Foods as Medicines
May 26, 2026
Many common foods can be used to help heal a variety of ailments
The Medicinal Kit in Your Kitchen Cabinet
June 30, 2026
Many common kitchen spices can be used as medicines
Herbs & Homeopathy
July 28, 2026
Homeopathy provides insights into how herbs work and…
The Amazing Benefits of Adaptogens
August 25, 2026
Adaptogens act as tonics to help our body adjust to…
Silicon: The Overlooked Nutrient
September 29, 2026
Silicon adds strength and flexibility to hair, skin,…