From puberty through menopause women experience a monthly cycle that involves fluctuating hormones, times of fertility, and periods of menstrual flow. For some women, these natural cycles go rather smoothly, but about 75% of Western women have some form…
While the human body can be afflicted with numerous chronic ailments and many types of pain in various body parts, all of these health issues have one thing in common—they all begin with chronic inflammation. By itself, inflammation is not a bad thing.…
We’re all familiar with the acute pain that happens when we injure ourselves. That type of pain dissipates as the injury heals. In the case of this acute pain, taking an analgesic (a pain-relieving medicine) makes sense. It can ease our suffering while…
Our miraculous heart starts beating before we are born and continues to beat about once a second throughout our lives. Each contraction of the heart sends life-giving blood throughout our body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to every cell. But, our heart…
Blood nourishes every cell of the body with water, nutrients, and life-giving oxygen. Without a healthy and constant supply of blood, it's impossible for tissues to remain healthy. It’s also impossible for any tissue to heal properly without a good…
High blood pressure or hypertension affects over one billion people worldwide and over one hundred million Americans. Another 59 million Americans have pre-hypertension, which means they are at risk for developing hypertension. Hypertension increases…
What goes on in your mind is a critical, and often overlooked, factor for everyday health. And it’s even more critical to the process of healing, especially in serious illnesses. That’s because your mind has a powerful, and direct, effect on the health…
Every winter there’s an increase in the number of people who get viral diseases like colds and flu. Is it the cold weather that makes us more susceptible to catching cold? Or, is something else involved?One possible answer is not getting enough vitamins.…
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…
Mind-Body Connections Revealed Through Iridology
March 10, 2026
Using the iris to connect aspects of the body with…
Supporting Hepatic Health
March 31, 2026
Moderate liver dysfunction is a common, and often overlooked,…
Botany for Herbalists
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An Introduction to Plant Identification
The Critical Role of Sulfur in Health
April 28, 2026
Sulfur-rich foods, herbs, and supplements can help…
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