(Natural News) People who often feel anxious and have difficulties sleeping may find lavender oil to be beneficial. A study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice revealed that inhaling lavender oil can help relieve sleep and anxiety problems, especially in hemodialysis patients. This study provides promising information on the effect of lavender as one […]

(Natural News) Living with a mental health disorder is no easy task. Although they are not as visible as physical conditions, they can be just as bad or at times even worse. Over the years, the number of people who suffer from mental health problems continues to rise. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that there […]

(Natural News) Peppermint oil is an extremely versatile oil that is commonly found in many holiday-themed products, whether it be candies, candles, or shower gels. But even before people associated this oil with the holiday season, the Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans were using it for its medicinal properties. Recently, public interest in peppermint oil has increased due to […]

(Natural News) Pain is important to survival, but if left uncontrolled, it can disrupt your daily routine and even impair your quality of life. According to a study, inhaling the scent of bergamot is effective at relieving pain without causing any of the side effects associated with chemical pain relievers, particularly opioids. Pain is uncomfortable, […]

(Natural News) Are you having trouble with your breathing? A few whiffs of the right essential oils can clear up your congested airways and improve the muscles involving in the process, an article in Organic Spa Magazine reported. “Breathing passages, like sinuses, trachea and lungs, have to be clear for efficient breathing,” said Hope Gillerman […]

(Natural News) No work is completely stress-free, but it shouldn’t be overly stressful either. Relieve your work stress with aromatherapy using petitgrain essential oil. A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that aromatherapy can reduce your stress levels, as well as boost your work performance. Researchers at the Autonomous University […]

(Natural News) Maintaining the right levels of hormones helps ensure the overall health of the body. An article in Organic Spa Magazine shared that the best way to do this is to eat the right kinds of foods, thereby ensuring you get the proper nutrients to produce and regulate your hormones. Proper nutrition is the […]

(Natural News) Lyme disease can be difficult to treat. If caught early, a round of antibiotics can clear up the infection and resolve symptoms, but that isn’t always the case. Roughly 10 to 20 percent of sufferers go on to experience ongoing symptoms like joint pain and fatigue. Known as persistent Lyme infection, it can […]

(Natural News) A team of Canadian researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UCBO) campus are examining the potential of herbs in producing natural pesticides, specifically lavender oils. According to the experts, lavender is known for its strong aroma and its oil is touted for it healing or soothing properties. The scientists have pooled data from a […]

(Natural News) Cutaneous fungal infections, which are noninvasive infections of the skin, hair, or nails, may be treated using myrrh (Commiphora molmol). A study published in Pharmaceutical Biology confirmed that myrrh is an effective treatment for skin fungal infections. Myrrh, a resin obtained from the cracked stem of thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora, […]