Africa – Unquestionably the Wildest Continent

Africa… there I was on the edge of the wildest spot in Tanzania, on the wildest continent left on Earth. To stand there on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater beside the Serengeti Plain… somehow, the wind, the sun, the sky, the clouds… they are unique. Only in Africa. I’ve never seen greens look greener, [...]

My Favorite Herb for Natural Pain Relief

Have you heard about the herb kava? It was banned in Europe, and now people are afraid of it. It was used in high doses as a tranquilizer, and it became a popular alternative to prescription drugs. People used it to help them calm down, relax and go to sleep because in large quantities it has that effect.

Just a few years ago it was one of the top-selling herbs around the world. Now it’s been almost totally forgotten. And that’s too bad because it’s really a very good anti-inflammatory. You can use either the root or the leaves to ease inflammation, but only the root was used as a sedative and an intoxicant.

Is There a Jamaican ‘Blue Zone’?

The other day I was walking through the cemetery in Portland, Jamaica, when I noticed something interesting. We were there because the grandmother of my friend, A.D., had passed away. But I couldn’t help notice the grave markers. Everyone had lived into their 80s or 90s.

How To Use This Natural “Claw” For Control…

Dear Member, A lot of my patients suffer from an embarrassing problem: poor bladder control. Medical solutions aren’t so appealing. I’ve got a better alternative. It’s called Cat’s Claw Root. This is a vine native to the jungles of Central and South America. It’s named for its dangerous-looking thorns. Turns out it’s not dangerous at [...]