Omega-3 fish oil is oil derived from the flesh of oily fish and primarily comes from cold water fish such as cod, herring, tuna, mackerel, salmon, and other marine life such as phytoplankton.  EPA (eicosanapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in cold water fish oil which is very important for human health. Fish do not naturally produce eicosanapentaenoic acid, but obtain it from the phytoplankton they consume on… Continue reading

Boswellia is a genus of trees known for their fragrant resin which has many pharmacological uses particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent.  Boswellia has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine and is commonly found in India.  The Biblical incense frankincense was probably an extract from the resin of the tree, Boswellia sacra possibly known even back then for its anti-inflammatory uses. Boswellia is concentrated from the specially processed resins… Continue reading

A person usually has one of two forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis.  For this article we will discuss inflammatory-arthritis and natural herbal alternatives for reducing swelling and pain.  The popular option for controlling arthritis pain is taking prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; these drugs have been linked to cardiovascular, kidney and liver disease.  If that doesn’t sound appealing, natural alternatives are available for inflammatory arthritis.  Herbs like boswellia, ginger… Continue reading

Lavender aromatherapy is an alternative form of treatment that varies in its effect. The factors that affect this alternative treatment are dependent on the person himself and the intensity of the treatment as well as what is combined with the treatment for it to be effective. There are many different applications of lavender aromatherapy and these applications are integrated into the lives of people in such a way that people… Continue reading

Aromatherapy lavender essential oil can be a relief to have when one is suffering from maladies that are caused by stress, tiredness and other forms of mental and physical afflictions. So, how exactly does an aromatherapy lavender essential oil work for the benefit of people? These aromatherapy essential oil mixes are primarily used to affect the current mood or state of mind of an individual. This is the most… Continue reading