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Mind, body and spirit. These are the three pillars of human health that our ancestors have deemed as the ultimate path to our well-being.

Everyone aches from time to time; no one is exempt, what one does about it is what really matters. Should you take pills? Medicine? How about a more natural alternative, something from the past? The gifts of nature are at your disposal. People from all over the world have used different plants and herbs to combat minor aches and improve overall health. Let’s take a look at five herbs for minor aches.

Each corner of the world has unique secrets. Traveling through the world you notice nature’s effect on it, how areas differ. One place is hot and humid, drought reigns in another, a third braces for fierce cold weather and so on. Along with climate, the surrounding flora changes too. Exotic herbs grow from each condition.

You’ve heard of peppermint, right? We are sure you have. Peppermint is a world-renowned herb often used as an ingredient for various dishes and beverages, as a component for perfume, cosmetics, and much more. People love peppermint teas, oils, and extracts because of the health benefits they provide, particularly digestive benefits.  A good peppermint extract can really help you settle things inside.

Marshmallow was a revered food source throughout Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. The plant (while popular for its taste) was reserved for royalty and was often referred to as one of the many food of the gods.

Just a few hundred years ago, especially in rural areas of developing countries, there was little to no standard medical care like what we have today available to the public. People generally relied on natural products for their healthcare needs, using the leaves, bark, roots, seeds, and fruits of plants to create a variety of different preparations for therapeutic purposes.

  Kanna: Native to South Africa, traditional herbalists would commonly grow and chew Kanna to reap its mood-lifting benefits as well as its anxiet...

Painful and debilitating menstrual cramps, also known as Dysmenorrhea, affect 20% of women across the United States, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. However, only one-fourth of that percentage has reported feeling comfortable enough to talk about it with their spouse, friends, or family (Osayande & Mehulic, 2014).

Let's get real; we all get a little out of hand sometimes. A couple of drinks with friends can turn into a few more as the night turns to morning and we lose track of time (and sometimes, our wallet).

When it comes to skincare, protecting your body's largest organ (which is, of course, your skin) goes beyond the surface. Countless topical products promise to nurture your skin with all sorts of essential vitamins and minerals while simultaneously guarding it against harsh weather, aging, bacteria, UV light, and so forth.