Bacteria

Antibiotic Overuse During Cold and Flu Season

The Director-General of the World Health Organization made news headlines nationwide recently when she described antibiotic resistance as a “serious, growing and global threat to health.” Heed her advice this cold and flu season.

Children playing.

Natural Treatment for ADHD

Back to school may mean problems concentrating and more hyperactive behavior. Does this mean your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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Natural Solution for Childhood Constipation

The National Institutes of Health reports that constipation in children is a common occurrence. While this condition is typically not life-threatening, it can certainly affect a child’s quality of life.

Optimism

Seven Steps to a Stress-Busting Attitude

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we react to it determines how it affects us. Here’s a foolproof plan for getting the better of stress.

Happy feet

The Anti-Gout Diet

A common form of arthritis, gout strikes millions of Americans with pain and swelling of the joints. Learn what foods can aggravate the condition, and how to change up your diet to prevent attacks.

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Preventing and Detecting Colon Cancer

There is a disturbing new trend in colon cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, there is a tried and true test that can help prevent it and detect it early. If you are age 50 or older, you will want to be proactive when it comes to colon cancer screening.

cranberries

Top Selling Herbs of 2011

The 2011 herb market report has been released. Herbal expert, Mark Blumenthal, describes what the top five selling herbs are in the natural health sector, as well as the mass market, and explains why they are so popular.

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Natural Arthritis Pain Relief

Over-the-counter and prescription drugs to treat osteoarthritis can have serious side effects. Fortunately, natural substances can help alleviate the pain and at the same time work on the underlying cause.

JNL

Curb Those Late-Night Cravings

International fitness model, author and motivational speaker Jennifer Nicole Lee gives some practical advice on how to cut down on unhealthy cravings.

Recipes

Recipes

Check Out Our New Recipe Database

Wellness Times is pleased to announce the addition of a new healthy recipe database. Try out this refreshing summertime soup!

Healthy Home

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Toxin-Free Laundry Guide

In washing off the dirt, are you introducing toxins to your clothes? Its time to clean up your washing routine and learn the ins and outs of healthy, green laundry.

Lemon

Fragrances that Stink

The fragrances you use to fight smells in your home may be making you sick. How can something that smells so good be so bad?

Yard Sale

10 Tips to Spring Clean Your Home and Your Mind

Spring cleaning isn't just for your home—it's for you, too. Just as we hang onto physical things we don't need, we also keep behaviors, attitutes and relationships that drag us down. Take the duster to your life, and fill up bags of all that stuff that is cluttering your home, your mind and your soul.

Pregnancy

Kid's Health

The Cruelty-Free Commitment

Health Solutions

Bacteria

Antibiotic Overuse During Cold and Flu Season

The Director-General of the World Health Organization made news headlines nationwide recently when she described antibiotic resistance as a “serious, growing and global threat to health.” Heed her advice this cold and flu season.

Children playing.

Natural Treatment for ADHD

Back to school may mean problems concentrating and more hyperactive behavior. Does this mean your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Happy feet

The Anti-Gout Diet

A common form of arthritis, gout strikes millions of Americans with pain and swelling of the joints. Learn what foods can aggravate the condition, and how to change up your diet to prevent attacks.

Diet & Nutrition

Lunchbox

Gluten-Free in Grade School

Maintaining a strict gluten-free diet can be rough in a school environment, rife as it is with sandwiches, chips and sweets. Here are some smart strategies to make negotiating celiac disease a piece of (gluten-free) cake.

Dieting

The World’s Best Appetite Regulator

If you’re looking for help curbing your appetite, the answer might already be inside you. And no, we’re not talking about more willpower.

JNL

Curb Those Late-Night Cravings

International fitness model, author and motivational speaker Jennifer Nicole Lee gives some practical advice on how to cut down on unhealthy cravings.

Fitness

BalanceBall

Balance Ball Action Plan

Strengthen the core and define your abs with this balance-building workout using a common piece of exercise equipment.

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Motivating Tips From a Fitness Model

Author of The Fitness Model Diet, Jennifer Nicole Lee, shares her favorite tips and motivating advice for women who want to get fit.

Stretch

Stretching: So good, but so misunderstood

Stretching makes muscles more flexible and offers other body benefits, but not in the ways you might think. Find out the right and wrong reasons to stretch.

Skincare

Fish Oil

Natural Treatments for Psoriasis

Psoriasis not only causes itching, discomfort and embarrassment for those who are afflicted, but it can harm quality of life. While there’s currently no cure, there are ways to help mitigate the suffering psoriasis brings.

Argan Tree

Rejuvenate Your Skin With Argan Oil

An age-defying oil that can bring back glow to a lackluster complexion, argan oil leads the pack of superfoods for skin.

Fresh aloe vera

Our Favorite Skin Care Tips

We’ve asked a few members of our editorial team to share their favorite skin care tip. Find out who likes what here.

Healthy Living

Optimism

Seven Steps to a Stress-Busting Attitude

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we react to it determines how it affects us. Here’s a foolproof plan for getting the better of stress.

rocks pond

Exploring Spirituality and Healing

Struggling with an illness can cause some people to shut down and turn their backs on their spirituality. How do we get back in touch with getting to the core of who you are as a means to heal.

Sad girl

Identifying Childhood Eating Disorders

We all want our children to grow up with healthy eating habits, but unfortunately poor eating habits are rampant and childhood eating disorders are on the rise. A naturopathic eating disorder expert offers help for recognizing the signs.

Shade

The 5-Step Plan for Eliminating Sun spots

Sad that summer’s almost over? You may be even sadder when you take the time to inventory your skin. All those days at the pool can leave more than tan lines. But take heart: Natural methods do exist for erasing sunshine’s calling card—sun spots.

Fruit

Low-Fat Diet Cools Hot Flashes

Is it hot in here, or is it just me? If hot flashes are making you miserable, new research indicates you could try this.

Scale

Green Coffee Bean Extract—The Next Weight Loss Miracle?

Looking to drop a few pounds? New research shows how unroasted green coffee beans just might help you win the losing game. Find out if this is just a fad or a science-based solution to weight loss woes.

Fish Oil

Natural Treatments for Psoriasis

Psoriasis not only causes itching, discomfort and embarrassment for those who are afflicted, but it can harm quality of life. While there’s currently no cure, there are ways to help mitigate the suffering psoriasis brings.

PTSD

The Lasting Effects of Trauma

We typically associate PTSD with dramatic events, but the fact is it can be caused by any number of common negative experiences—even infidelity or bankruptcy.

TV

Healthy Kids Watch Less TV

How early does television-watching affect a child’s health, and what exactly are its ramifications? A new study sheds some light on how screen time is harming our kids.

Composting

Create Your Own Compost

Transforming food scraps into compost means healthier plants and smaller landfills—and you don’t even need a yard to do it.

Argan Tree

Rejuvenate Your Skin With Argan Oil

An age-defying oil that can bring back glow to a lackluster complexion, argan oil leads the pack of superfoods for skin.

Service Dogs

Service Dogs: A New Breed of Health Heroes

Service dogs have a long history as invaluable partners and helpers. New research shows, however, that some dogs have talents that go way beyond even what the most fanatical dog lover could have imagined.

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