The Versatile Uses of Castor Oil
Castor oil, derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, has been utilized for thousands of years across various sectors, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, and the cosmetic industry. Known for its diverse applications, castor oil is a powerful natural laxative, approved by the FDA, and is effective for temporary constipation relief. Its moisturizing properties make […]
The Castor Oil Pack Treatment: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 4)
Dr Marisol Teijeiro, ND Oh, the roaring twenties! This was a very signification decade for North America that held dramatic social, political and economical changes. Our nation rebuilt itself in the aftermath of World War 1, women gained the right to vote, jazz music took the nation by storm and Prohibition was introduced. The concept […]
The Cosmetic Use of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 3)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. Mediterranean Goddesses, Roman Empresses and Egyptian Queens… what do they all have in common? They were all revered for their striking beauty, and they all shared a beauty secret that enhanced their natural fairness. What was their secret? The ‘divine oil’ and ‘magical oil’ for a reason This oil, also known […]
The History of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 2)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. As the saying goes, history repeats itself. Especially if we don’t listen to the teachings of our elders and forefathers, the sages and wise women before us. Those who have done the time, and have left us countless treasures that we need not search far and wide for. In fact, they […]
10+ Uses of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 1)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. Whenever I talk to a patient about castor oil I get one of two reactions. One of which you are probably doing right now upon hearing the word CASTOR OIL… The word Castor oil can conjure up these kinds of thoughts… “Oh, my mom used to take that!” Then I promptly […]
Cold and Flu 101: What, Who, Why and How-to-Heal You
Dr. Carly Polland, ND “Do I have a cold or the flu? Do I need to go the doctor? Should I be on antibiotics?” The differences between a cold and the flu are often small. Both are caused by a virus and not by bacteria. Both have similar symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, […]
Solve All Your Beauty Dilemmas with the Help of Mother Nature
Sophia Smith Am I paler than usual today? Why is my skin so dry? Does my hair look dull? How can my lips be so parched? All of these questions may seem harmless, but in fact they can signify that there is something amiss with your body. And while it may be easy to treat […]