The health of our teeth and gums can serve as an indicator of our general health: inflamed or bleeding gums may be a sign of nutrient deficiencies such as vitamin C or essential fatty acids, or can indicate overall decreased immunity. Gum Gold from NaturalWellbeing is a blend of natural antimicrobial herbs including Goldenseal and Coptis that help to reduce and kill the bacteria that cause plaque. These bacteria are tucked beneath the gum line (which is why flossing is… Continue reading →

Tamanu oil is a remarkable topical healing agent that possesses the unique ability to promote the formation of new tissue and accelerate growth of healthy skin. Coupled with its antibacterial properties, Tamanu oil is exceptionally useful for severe burns as it speeds wound healing and reduces the risk of infection (a major concern with burns). Tamanu oil is helpful for all manner of skin conditions including abrasions, cuts, scrapes, burns, hemorrhoids, fissures, eczema, psoriasis, herpes sores, insect bites, and stings.… Continue reading →

For thousands of years, Olive trees (Olea europaea) have been revered by gods the size of Zeus, and used as a natural health remedy in the Mediterranean region. Though we’re all familiar with the fruit of the Olive tree as a tasty hors d’oeuvre, or the oil (pressed from the seed within the fruit) for cooking with, even the leaf provides us with health-promoting benefits. Olive Leaf extract is a powerful antimicrobial that is effective against many types of bacteria,… Continue reading →