Homeopathy Needs Your Help
Americans for Homeopathy Choice (AFHC) is leading this effort and has coordinated a large number of consumers and organizations which is strengthening the voice of the U.S. homeopathy community.
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The skeptics were wrong
By Jana Taylor I don’t need to convince you that homeopathic medicines are effective; after all, you have been using them with great success which is why you have come to rely on our products. But still, doesn’t it bug you when detractors say that homeopathics are useless because they are diluted down to nothing? …
Muscle Ice® and Arnica Plus®, the one-two punch for pain
By Jana Taylor You may have used Muscle Ice® or Arnica Plus® for muscle aches and pains, but have you tried using them together? It’s true that both products can be used to ease muscle pain, but they work in complementary ways that are worth noting. Muscle Ice works rapidly to provide a quick feeling …
Potential pitfalls when you are communing with nature
By Jana Taylor Any time is the right the time to venture out to the great outdoors and commune with Mother Nature. But even the most avid nature lover can run into some unexpected trouble when away from home, whether it be running into poisonous plants, getting stung or bit by insects, or even sustaining …
Little known facts about menopause and hot flashes
Men can experience hot flashes. It’s true! Though much rarer, men who have low testosterone and men with prostate or testicular cancer can experience hot flashes. For the average woman, hot flashes will last 4 years. But many women can have them for up to 14 years. Some women as young as 20 can go …
Just One Drop – The Story Behind the Homeopathy Controversy
Just One Drop – The Story Behind the Homeopathy Controversy. “Just One Drop” tells the little known story behind the homeopathy: the most controversial system of medicine ever invented. Could this be nature’s most potent medicine? From www.justonedropfilm.com: Homeopathy is a specific form of medicine that uses minute doses of a highly diluted substance that stimulates the body …
Air pollution stresses the whole body
By Jana Taylor A new study published by the American Heart Association shows there may be a correlation between exposure to air pollution and higher levels of stress hormones. This may also explain in part why long-term exposure to high pollution levels are associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and a shorter life span. While …
The Allergy Avalanche
By Jana Taylor Why does it seem that so many people now have allergies? Growing up in the rural Midwest, I never encountered anyone with allergies until I met my spouse, who had many. I admit I was a bit suspicious: it seemed impossible to me that things as innocuous as dust, plants, and pets …
Natural Silver
By Jana Taylor Silver (periodic table symbol Ag) is an element found naturally in earth’s crust. It’s an amazing metal because it is one of the most thermally and electrically conductive metals, and it has the highest reflectivity of any metal. Silver also happens to be one of the most useful elements… because you can …
Natural is better
By Jana Taylor “Natural is better” seems self-evident, doesn’t it? We all know eating an apple is better for us than a fruit roll-up, and no one would blink an eye if you said water is better for your body than a can of soda. And yet, there seems to be a perception among many …
Sugar snap peas, an ideal snack for weight loss
By Jana Taylor Are you a gardener or just enjoy farm-fresh vegetables? This year consider adding sugar snap peas to your line up of summer treats. Peas belong to the legume plant family. Legumes are plants which produce pods with enclosed seeds. All peas are rich in protein, low in fat, and very nutritious. In …
The three types of muscles
By Jana Taylor The human body contains over 650 muscles. They are everywhere and perform many vital jobs like pumping blood through your circulatory system or simply making it possible to walk. Some muscles you can control and some work involuntarily. You probably don’t give any of them a second thought, until you overwork one …
Your Amazing Skin
By Jana Taylor Your skin may be one of the most noticeable things about you, but it is the most underappreciated organ we have. It’s exposed to the harsh world every day but quietly protects you in ways you may not realize. Your skin acts as the front-line barrier between your insides and the environment, …
How to reduce the negative side effects of drinking
By Jana Taylor Many people who aren’t regular alcohol drinkers like to imbibe on special holidays or occasions, but the next morning they invariably kick themselves due to the inevitable result of drinking more than planned. But with a little careful planning and mindfulness, you might be able to reduce or eliminate the negative side …
Ionic Colloidal Silver is for more than just humans
By Jana Taylor Ionic Colloidal Silver is used by many people for a whole host of things. When taken properly, it’s an easy and safe remedy that you can employ at home. If you have pets, you may have wondered if the same silver you take can be an option for them. The answer in …
Introducing two new products
I am excited to share our news with you about two new Peaceful Mountain gels that we’ve added to the product line-up. Back, Neck and Sciatic Rescue™ is a special topical gel which contains powerful homeopathic components specifically chosen to provide temporary relief from minor chronic or occasional back and neck pains, and for minor …
It’s healthy weight week, but it’s not about dieting!
By Jana Taylor It’s Healthy Weight Week, so you might assume that you ought to pick the latest diet craze and give it a try. But that is not what healthy weight week is all about. Healthy weight week is meant to inspire us to be accepting of where we are right now, and make …
DIY for silver – Is it a good idea?
By Jana Taylor Silver is becoming quite a popular remedy. Just search online and you can find people have reported using it for everything from pink eye and sinus infections to burns and cold prevention (and lots of other things in between). We at Peaceful Mountain® sell four different products in our own Silver line …
Chafing isn’t just a problem for athletes
By Jana Taylor Did you know as your skin ages it becomes more prone to dryness and chafing? This may be especially noticeable in the fall and winter months as the humidity drops. As people age, skin lessens in elasticity because production of collagen and elastin decline. Combine that with the loss of sebaceous …
Theories of homeopathic action
By Jana Taylor I was privileged to be present for a talk Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND recently gave at Grato Holdings about the theories proposed for how homeopathic medicines work. Although there are quite a few different theories that have been put forward, she limited her discussion to the two theories she found most compelling. …
Silver Preparations: The History and Development
By Jana Taylor Over thousands of years civilizations throughout the world have used silver as a healing agent. Its medical, preservative and restorative powers can be traced as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman Empires. In recent history, silver preparations have been used for treatment and prevention of disease and infection. Consider these …
The Pervasive use of Parabens
By Jana Taylor Parabens are preserving agents. They keep products from growing mold, even when they are kept in conditions that are not ideal. In short, they prolong shelf life. And, because they are relatively inexpensive, parabens are used in almost every kind of product all over the world. They have been in use since …
Hot or cold?
By Jana Taylor Which is better, ice therapy or heat therapy for your aches and pains? There is so much misunderstanding about which one to use and when that it might be good to review the appropriate time to use an ice pack and when it’s appropriate to use your heating pad. The short answer …