Naturally Healthy

Being healthy is about being in balance. Balance of all the elements that make up our body and our immune system. Being naturally healthy is using natural ingredients to reach this balance.

Modern science and medicine have done great things for our overall health standards. Drugs like Penicillin or antibiotics have virtually eliminated many diseases that only a few years ago were life ending.

Somewhere down the line though, we abused the system. Abused the use of antibiotics for example. Did you know that many conditions that we could treat with antibiotics are now resistant to these drugs? Overuse of antibiotics has produced strains of germs which are immune to the drugs we developed to kill these germs in the first place.

Being naturally healthy isn't about discarding modern drugs like antibiotics completely. Being naturally healthy is about using everything in moderation and in a balanced way. The ancient Greeks had a saying for this "All things in moderation".

Just as an example, taking aspirin for a headache is probably a pretty good idea. Taking a whole box of aspirin isn't. All things in moderation.

Take yeast infections. Did you know that the use of Penicillin can actually increase your chances of getting a yeast infection?

Penicillin is effective against a whole range of germs. But Penicillin can also kill your body's natural Candida enemies. Candida Albicans is the itchy little devil responsible for yeast infections. When the penicillin kills of it's enemies, candida multiplies and you itch. The naturally healthy option here might be to use a natural enemy of the Candida fungus. Natural condition - natural cure for yeast infection.

Obesity is another condition that has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Not many people get obese from taking "obese" pills, but overuse of some medications can contribute to obesity. Now nobody is saying stop taking medications if you need them. That would be silly at best and irresponsibly dangerous at worst. Maybe looking at the overall picture might be a good idea though. Consider a naturally formulated weight loss supplement, or a calorie shifting diet or maybe even a body cleanse.

Take the time to browse our Article section. We research our topics extensively, so there's usually some interesting and valuable information for all. Do you know the quick Candida test for example, or when was the last time you assessed your Body Mass Index?

We got an email a few days ago from a young girl of 16. Steph asked us to recommend a quick weight loss pill. The only information she gave was her age and her weight, 19 and 107lbs. She said she was worried about her weight and wanted to lose some quickly.

Our answer to her was to check her BMI first. She did and her next email was a much happier one. Her BMI came back as 21, well inside the "Normal" weight category. She didn't need to lose weight - she only thought she did.

The point is, check the overall picture. Don't just follow recommendations, ours included. We love Aloe Vera and highly recommend it, not only for specific conditions like Crohn's Disease, but as an overall wellness tonic. But if you are diabetic or take medications to regulate your blood glucose levels, taking Aloe orally could have side effects. So even one of our favorite supplements like Aloe might not be good for all.

Just because something is natural, it isn't necessarily good for you. If you are considering any kind of natural supplement, consult your doctor. Even natural supplements could have side effects and might even interact with medications you already take.