Health/Wellness

The beautiful flowers in our summer gardens and fields uplift our spirits. Many also provide nourishment and healing for the skin. Calendula officinalis is the best skincare herb ever! It’s easy to grow and blooms prolifically from summer to frost…Read More

Approximately 5 million US adults suffer from fibromyalgia, which is a condition that causes chronic pain all over the body. No one knows what causes fibromyalgia. There are several prescription drugs approved by the FDA to help manage this condition.…Read More

This article was updated on April 6th, 2021.  We’ve all been there. You start your day with a positive mindset but the minute something goes wrong you immediately feel stressed. Whether conscious or not, stress is part of our daily…Read More

Worldwide, approximately 10-15 percent of the population suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), according to AboutIBS.org. In the US, 25-45 million people are affected by it. IBS is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine, or colon. It can…Read More

Recently we had the opportunity to talk with Tamra Ryan, CEO of The Women’s Bean Project and learned about the amazing work this women run social enterprise is doing. The mission of the project is to to break the cycle of chronic unemployment…Read More

  In honor Women’s Month here at eco18, we are taking today to talk about National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Human Immunodeficiency Virus, more commonly known as HIV, is a virus that attacks the cells of your immune…Read More

Inflammation has a positive and negative affect in your body. Inflammation has a positive side because it helps your body respond to stress. But chronic, low-grade inflammation is thought to be one of the leading causes of disease, premature aging, and…Read More

When it comes to meditation, I’ll be the first to admit that I sometimes find it difficult to fully clear my mind of any and all thoughts. No matter how hard I try, I’m the type of person to get…Read More

Heartbreak.   Whether you’ve lost loved ones or pets, experienced a brutal break-up, or had your heart broken due to devastating news around the world, we’ve all been there. Heartbreak hurts.   But can you die of a broken heart?…Read More

  …and keep it protected from the inside out. First, let’s look at why the cold weather dries out skin. What’s one thing you can do effortlessly in the summer, no matter where you are? Sweat! Sweating is our body’s…Read More