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When Organic Isnโ€™t Good Enough: Food Labels, Beyond Organic

Itโ€™s a problem more and more of us are beginning to face: You walk into your local natural food store, and find yourself disappointed with the selection. Frustrated with offerings nearby, I started driving a bit further to a very expensive natural food chain. I was so excited walking in, imagining my grocery cart piled with new and exciting organic foods. The...

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Natural Remedies for Colds & Flu

Cold and flu season is in full swing and there have been lots of runny noses and coughing around these parts lately! Fortunately, we have some great natural remedies for all those yucky symptoms. The elderberry syrup recipe featured below is one of the first supplements to turn to when you start feeling something coming on. Rich in vitamins A, B, and...

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How to Survive a Winter Storm or Other Natural Disaster

On this day several years ago, my town was hit hard by a winter storm. We lost power for 4 days, which meant we had no heat source and could not cook food. Over a foot of snow on unplowed roads prevented us from leaving to find warm shelter. The temperature in my house hovered right around freezing, and we wore many...

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4 Weight Loss Wonders with Surprising Health Benefits

New year, new you โ€” and Nourishing World is here to help! We know that losing weight tops the list of New Yearโ€™s resolutions, but recent trends have shown that this goal is slowly being replaced by resolutions that focus more on overall health, like โ€œget in shapeโ€ or โ€œbecome healthier.โ€ What if you could do both, with a single, all-natural weight...

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Go Green for Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner and we have many ideas to help you celebrateโ€ฆ without all the toxic and disposable products and loads of candy! From eco-friendly costume ideas to healthy Halloween treats, these ideas prove you can indeed go green without putting a damper on your Halloween celebrations. Recycled Halloween Costumes Instead of buying plastic masks made in China (which...

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Everyday Uses for Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay is a volcanic ash clay that has been used for centuries for a wide range of healing purposes. Bentonite clay can be used both internally and externally for a variety of uses. Itโ€™s rich in minerals, has a soft, fine texture, has no odor, and will not stain clothes or objects. Whatโ€™s really interesting about bentonite clay is, when you...

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Optimize Your Health with These Supplements from Dr. Mercola

If you are interested in alternative health, chances are Dr. Mercola nears the top of your list of experts to turn to for current natural health news and advice. Dr. Joseph Mercola is an osteopathic physician who practices medicine with a holistic approach, integrating Western and natural medicine to treat the whole person. He has been featured on the Today Show, CNN,...

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