Peaceful Mountain
Homeopathic Natural Remedies
By Jana Taylor Have you ever suffered from occasional back or neck pain when you first wake up? After reaching for Back + Neck Rescue®, you may shrug it off assuming you just slept wrong, but have you considered changing your pillow or sleeping position? Your head weighs about 11 pounds. That’s a lot of …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Our skin can be a reflection of our deeper health, so it is important to nourish ourselves from within to support blemish free skin. Acne prone skin may be an indication that the digestive system or liver are not working properly. For instance with teenage acne, the liver might …
By Jana Taylor Artificial fragrances are in almost everything today, from shampoos to sunscreen and candles to cleaning products. But growing evidence suggests that these sweet smelling additives are doing more harm than good. When a manufacturer’s label lists “fragrance” or “perfume” in the ingredients section, it does not necessarily mean that it’s a single …
By Jana Taylor Want the low-down on those nasty skin eruptions? Here’s a list of some acne facts you may not know! Why don’t I get pimples on my hands and feet? Acne happens primarily near the sebaceous glands, which are responsible for producing the oil that can get clogged in pores. These glands are …
By Jana Taylor The next time you have aches and pains, you should be aware there may be potentially hazardous consequences to taking what used to be thought of as a perfectly safe, and commonly used class of over-the-counter drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. Not familiar with NSAIDs? Perhaps you know them …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell I tell nearly every parent I meet to keep homeopathic arnica around the house. Arnica is the classic homeopathic remedy for many types of boo-boos. It is used for bruises, sprains, and trauma due to falls. And, of course, kids aren’t the only ones who tend to hurt themselves. …
By Jana Taylor Cold sores are commonly confused with canker sores (and vice versa), but they are definitely not caused by the same thing! They are easily confused because they both occur around the mouth, and in most cases they manifest similarly and are painful. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, while …
By Jana Taylor Chafing is one of those problems that happen to everyone. Whether it occurs on the thighs, under arms, genitals, or anywhere else it is never a welcome situation. So if you want to eliminate chafing from your life, the first step is to understand how and why it happens. The ‘how’ is …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Every year it seems like there is some new nasty virus spreading around the world. I can’t forget the devastation and worry Ebola caused last year. In 2010, the H1N1 strain of influenza led the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to declare a public health emergency. The deadly SARS …
By Jana Taylor The first detailed report on homeopathy use in the United States shows that although homeopathy is used by a small segment of the population, those that use it are happy with the results, especially those who also visit a homeopathic practitioner. Furthermore, the study also found that persons who use homeopathy as …
By Jana Taylor How Ionic Colloidal Silver Works We have long known the antimicrobial benefits of silver1 for health; after all, people have been using various forms of silver for thousands of years with great success. What remained unclear was the mechanism of how silver worked as an antimicrobial. Modern science has only recently begun …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell In natural medicine, we try to understand how and why the body is reacting to an illness or condition. Most of the time there is ‘wisdom’ behind the body’s activities when we are sick. Once we understand these actions, we have a better idea of how to support the …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Popular New Year’s resolutions nearly always have something to do with weight loss or healthier lifestyle. It’s understandable, since we get less active when the weather gets cold and there are all of those tempting holiday treats. The New Year is a great time to declare a new start …
By Jana Taylor When you have joint soreness, the first thought is to quell the pain you are experiencing with a topical rub such as Joint and Tendon Rescue®. It may ease the symptoms associated with arthritis and other joint pain issues and let you get back to the normal routine, which is the desired …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Did you know that Halloween can increase your chance of getting a cold sore? That’s right. Chocolate contains high levels of arginine, an amino acid that activates the virus that causes cold sores. Other foods that are high in arginine include: grain products, peas, peanuts, seeds, and nuts. This …
By Jana Taylor What is colloidal silver? Colloidal silver is a way to easily introduce small amounts of mineral silver into the body using a colloid solution. It consists of silver atoms which have been suspended in distilled, purified water. The particles are microscopic and are therefore able to penetrate on a cellular level. There …
From its birth in Boulder, Colorado in 2000 and subsequent move to the Heartland in Iowa in 2010, Peaceful Mountain retains its founding principle of using ingredients provided by nature to create remedies that resonate with the body’s energies. Remedies include the original formulas enhanced for today’s wellness goals with specific homeopathic components added to …
Our musculoskeletal gels are used by many along with their normal yoga routine. Here is a great article for 5 yoga poses for de-stressing! http://organicconnectmag.com/project/5-calmful-yoga-poses-for-quick-de-stressing/
The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database is a great resource for ingredient info. It not only shows you the information on the ingredient and what it’s purpose is but also the risks associated with that specific ingredient, not just it’s ingredient family. Not only this, they have a great resource guide for knowing what …
