Natural Alternatives entries

Consumer Reports’ Big Fail

Consumer Reports recently did a study on fish oil; purity, potency, consistency.  This third party analysis is essential information that NEEDS to be done as frequently as possible. BUT, Consumer Reports tested final products for spoilage.  Many fish oils are flavored...

Steve Jobs Regrets Alt. Medicine

An interesting read… Very much why we exist:  the pendulum should not swing entirely one way or another.  We have science to provide us with answers to important questions like “Will X help me treat Y.”  It may be a natural remedy, it may be traditional. ...

Coconut Water

A new emerging trend is in coconut water. Currently, it is a 200 million dollar industry. Coconut water is basically natural Gatorade. It is a fluid that has a high concentration of electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, and sodium. It also has a small amount of naturally...

Another Nonsense Study – Echinacea

We are trying to head this one off at the pass.  This study was blown out of proportion covered in the news everywhere yesterday. We read the study, but didn’t get very far.  Honestly.  What are they thinking? 

Neal Recommends

I HIGHLY recommend Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent for those looking for an effective alternative to chemical repellents containing DEET.