Natural Treatments to Prevent Cracked Lips

Why do our lips become chapped? The main reason that our lips become chapped is due to moisture loss. The lips are a very sensitive, thin layer of skin that is susceptible to the damages from the outside environment. The lips have a very thin layer of natural oil that protects it from injury. However, this layer of protection is easily removed, damaged or lacking which causes infection, cracking, bleeding or swelling. Chapped lips are very unappealing but can also be painful and tender if swollen or bleeding. The best way to reduce chapped lips is to restore moisture to the lips as quickly as possible. Keeping lip balms, and lip moisturizers on hand are ideal to eliminate chapped or dry lips. Here are some natural ways to keep your lips moist and beautiful! Read more...

Natural Herbal Treatments for ADHD

  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect both children and adults alike. Normal ADHD appears in early childhood as hyperactivity, distraction, restlessness, impulsiveness and poor concentration. Although it is becoming more commonly diagnosed, there are some circumstances where children experience mild symptoms and go undiagnosed. These symptoms can become more prevalent in adulthood as life becomes more chaotic and more demands are placed upon you. In the past symptoms of ADHD were not treated as a disorder rather kids were labeled as a dreamer, a goof-off, a slacker, or a troublemaker. Typical treatment for ADHD involves prescription medication as well as family therapy to understand and manage the disorder. Medical prescriptions such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall although proven safe have caused some addictive and mind altering effects in children, which make parents shy away from medical treatments.  Natural treatments are safer, effective and reliable to calm the symptoms of ADHD. Here are some natural herbal treatments that parents may turn to when treating their children with ADHD. Read more...