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When Catlin first encountered the Mandan tribe, he was able to observe a special rain ceremony that brought an end to a most devastating drought.

To lead a healthy lifestyle, you must first know why what you put in your mouth can have an impact on your life - whether it's over the next hour or 30 years from now.

There are few plants that rival the Taro plant for being a food source that is so strongly linked with the spirituality of a people.

Are prescription drugs not working for your arthritis? Why not use medicinal foods?

Known for its sweet, exotic flavor in Indian and other cuisines, tamarind is also used for the digestive system and to reduce fevers, inflammation and arthritis pain.

"Let food be your medicine and medicine your food." Why food is important in healing and details on six of the best foods to boost energy and improve vitality.

There is a huge variety of anti-cancer foods and herbs to choose from; fortunate, as variety may be the key to cancer prevention.

In 1869 a young Welsh girl fasted to death. It was claimed that for more than 2 years, she had lived without food. Her case divided public and medical opinion.

Raw foods, supplements, & holistic health are on the rise, but what do we mean by "natural medicine"? Do the words hold any meaning or are they just another gimmick?

The Australian aborigines have traditionally used native plants for many things; uses of plants included food, medicine, tools, weapons, food utensils and art objects.

Read about "superfood" and vegetable nutrition. A high vegetable list rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to promote good health, heal and prevent disease.

Do your research now and gather your tools, so that if an emergency occurs, you can turn tragedy into a success story for your four-legged family members.

The Indian Tribes of the Pueblo Province in New Mexico have utilized traditional plants in many ways for hundreds of years; today some uses are still in practice.

The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti.

Gout is a painful arthritic condition that most commonly affects the feet, and can severely limit mobility. Changes in diet and a few supplements can provide relief.

Sri Lanka's fruits are not only packed with sweetness, and energy-boosting vitamins and minerals, but are also utilized as key ingredients in traditional medicine.

Suggestions and links to other resources to help recycle items beyond the usual paper, glass, aluminum and plastic.

Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), everyday ailments such as digestive problems and summer colds can be helped or avoided by using common herbs and spices.

In the wake of the pet food recall, concerns about contaminated Chinese foodstuffs extend to herbal formulas and supplements. How to be sure what you are taking is safe.

This easily identified perky, pesky, lawn-flower has numerous nutritional and medicinal benefits and uses.

A simple solar-powered refrigerator invented by a British student can keep perishable food or medicines cool for days in hot climates without needing fuel.

Ill-conceived policies of the World Bank and the IMF have had devastating consequences for the people of Africa.

People may not realize it, but the greatest environmental threat to the earth might not be solely degradation, but also the rapid extinctions of plants and animals

Reishi, Maitake, and Shiitake Mushrooms are all healthy mushrooms that have been proven to fight cancer and sickness.

Humans can get parasites from unsanitary facilities, uncooked meat or fish, contaminated soil or by inhaling eggs. Parasites can cause malnutrition and illness.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth is a great reference book to keep on the kitchen shelf and learn about the most nutrient packed foods to eat.

For centuries, the acai berry has been eaten and used for medicinal reasons by the natives of Brazil's Amazon forests. Here is information and facts of the acai berry.

Carpal tunnel can be painful, but it is easily treated with non-invasive therapies.

Three inexpensive food items that will improve your heart and digesitive system's health are: Cayenne, apple cider vinegar, and honey. They are highly effective.

There are plenty of edible greens in the warm months of the year, but what is there to eat in the wild when the ground freezes and most plants are dead or dormant?

Commander of the Andersonville Confederate Prison was the first of the world’s war criminals. He was the only soldier executed in the aftermath of the American Civil War

Holy basil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. New medical literature proves its efficacy against bacterial and viral infections.

The Hopi Indians, the oldest Native American tribe to occupy the Four Corners region of the American South West, traditionally farmed many native plants.

We can make a difference, one gift at a time. Choose a cause that your family cares about, whether it's global warming or disaster relief. Even $1 can make a difference.

Cibotium barometz, known as "gou ji" in traditional Chinese medicine, is being studied by researchers in South Korea as a possible aid in treating osteoporosis patients.

Machu Picchu was undisturbed for centuries and overtaken by the jungle. In1911 local Indians took American explorer Hiram Bingham to the site and it was "discovered".

The idea of traveling with a pet is often popular. The realities are not always as simple as people assume. Research is the key to a successful outing for all.

When people living in severe poverty are isolated to one section of a large city or to some distant land in rural parts of the state, poverty multiplies and expands.

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"The Earth laughs in flowers." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

The Maori people of New Zealand used many native plants in the practice of Maori medicine (Rongoa); these plants included those of the manuka, pepper tree and flax.

What do these plants have in common: wild carrot, wild parsnip, parsley, celery, dill, fennel, and poison hemlock? All are members of the powerful parsley family

Although most people enjoy sunbathing, it does have serious consequences of sun damaged skin and skin cancer. There are some simple ways of reversing these effects.

Tumeric is an exotic and important flavoring spice containing a bright yellow pigment known to fight disease.

The Rose has been in use for thousands of years by many civilizations; its uses have been various and obscure. Its popularity, however, has never wavered.

The electronic cigarette lit up the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2009, but will it be a hit with smokers, non-smokers and governments?

Apple cider vinegar has been a folk remedy for centuries. Learn what it is, what it's good for, and some precautions when using it.

For thousands of years, Ayurveda physicians have been concocting natural remedies, not only to treat diseases, but also to enhance a client's inner and outer beauty.