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The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system, and is responsible for male sexual function and reproduction. One of its important roles is to squeeze fluid into the urethra as sperm move through during sexual climax. The prostate is walnut-shaped, located just below a man's bladder and starts to become active near puberty and then continues to grow. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate will often times show in men by the age of 40  but most frequently appear in men w …

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) tincture is my families choice for cold and flu viruses, both type A and type B. It's a natural remedy that has no side effects, is inexpensive, andhas been around for thousands of years. In the world of Elderberry we very much prefer a tincture over syrup, gummies, or any other method. You can read up on that here:   Why We Love Elderberry Tincture - sooo much more than syrup. but for now, let's discuss the benefits. ELDERBERRY A clinical trial d …

Pink grapefruit essential oil is used by many to assist in weight loss, but did you know there is so much more to the properties of grapefruit essential oil than that? GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS AND USES Weight Loss Reduce Fat: One rat study found that the scent of grapefruit essential oil stimulated the breakdown of fat tissue and led to a reduction in food intake. Another study evaluated postmenopausal women and found that abdominal massage with grapefruit essential oil had a significan …

Ginger is quickly growing popularity as it becomes known for more than just it’s benefits on the digestive system. Ginger is also great for boosting the immune system, increasing circulation, and so much more! GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS AND USES Diuretic Detoxifying Ease nausea, menstrual discomfort, upset stomach, anxiety, muscle soreness, and joint pain Anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties Display tonic, laxative, digestive, and anti-spasmodic activity Helps fight infections, …

What is Facial Gua Sha? Gua sha is a traditional healing technique of East Asian medicine. Sometimes called ‘coining, spooning or scraping.  For our purposes today, we will be talking about a gentler version of gua sha that uses lighter, gentler strokes, which have multiple anti-aging benefits as well as health benefits. Body gua sha deserves its own blog post, so we will cover that at a later date. DIY gua sha facials may be slightly more involved than using a cold jade rol …