Alexandra Roach
Alexandra Roach is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, herbalist, and movement teacher who has also worked as a journalist, TV news anchor, and author. She has earned citations from U.S. Army commanders for her work with military personnel and writes with a broad perspective on health.
LATEST
Herbal Successes in Ulcerative Colitis: Review
A newly published analysis of 1,227 studies concludes non-invasive herbal treatments could be a game-changer for people enduring ulcerative colitis.
Ricin from Castor Beans: Toxic Bioweapon or Cancer Treatment?
In 1998, researchers stated “The once-maligned castor bean may be the next heavy hitter in cancer treatment,” yet it is still on the drawing board.
A Dynamic Duo–Turmeric and Black Pepper
Curcumin, when taken alone, has poor bioavailability—however, when combined with the alkaloid helper piperine, it becomes a powerhouse for healing.
10 Homeopathic Remedies to Ease Spring Pollen Attacks
Springtime equals allergy time and homeopathy offers alternative treatment options to allopathic over-the-counter allergy drugs.
Exploring Castor Oil’s Health and Beauty Benefits
Despite once quoted as being ‘dreadfully uneasy to take,’ castor oil has many healing qualities recognized from ancient times to today.
Gemmotherapy—Nature’s ‘Spring Healing Tonic’
As plants awake from winter slumber, their vigor of growth transforms into medicinal remedies.
Excessive Phosphorus in Our Environment: Impacts on Human Health
Understanding phosphorus’s affect on the environment—including our drinking water—may help to improve our health and the health of the planet.
Excessive Phosphorus in Food and Medicine: A Growing Concern
Hidden in many processed foods, phosphorus additives are not as benign as one might think—although our bodies need the mineral, too much can be harmful.
Internet’s ‘Miracle Antibiotic’ Withstands Scientific Investigation
In the online ocean of self-help proclamations, strange decoctions, and peculiar natural treatments, there are some pearls.
Dietary Phytochemicals Inhibit Metastatic Potential and Help Kill Cancer Cells
Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she created blueberries—anti-cancer plant medicine at its finest.
