Anxiety is a complex combination of feeling apprehension, dread, fear, nervousness and worry, in anticipation of problems or misfortune. If you’ve ever had to speak or perform in front of a large group of people, you’ve probably felt a little anxiety.…
Any man over the age of 50 is very likely to have or be developing benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH. Studies show that half of all men between 51 and 60 have this disorder, which involves an enlargement of the prostate gland. By the age of eighty, more…
When most people think of treating infections, they think of antibiotics. But antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Most common infections, like colds and influenza (flu), are viral and antibiotics don’t work against viruses. The fact…
Everything in this world appears to have an opposite—light and darkness, good and evil, love and hate, and, of course, bitter and sweet. If you’re normal, you probably prefer the taste of sweet and avoid the taste of bitter. However, if your health…
In Western medicine, we tend to think a remedy is good if it’s fast acting, quickly relieving the symptoms of a disease. An effective drug is one that makes a rapid change in specific body processes, such as bringing down high blood pressure or easing…
It's a well-known fact that numerous health problems run in families. You're more likely to have problems with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and many other ailments if your ancestors did. But people don't just attribute their health problems…
Just a few generations ago, most people used home remedies when their children were sick. The doctor was called upon only when the problem was serious or failed to respond to these home remedies. Today, few parents use home remedies. Most take their children…
In this month's Sunshine Sharing Hour, we'll look at the physical aspects of mental illness. We'll talk about how various nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins and imbalances of the body chemistry affect our mind, mood and thought processes.…
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,…