Peaceful Mountain
Homeopathic Natural Remedies
Regardless of your age or activity level, we all have muscle soreness that needs some ‘tender loving care’ at times. Born in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado, Peaceful Mountain has always set its sights on developing natural remedies that work with the body, to restore and maintain balance. The company’s line of musculoskeletal topical gels …
Woodbine, IA (March 17, 2023) – For some people, winter is the best time of the year and for others, warmer temperatures are what they long for. Whether you are trudging through ice and snow, battling dry itchy skin, or dealing with immune system woes, you’re not alone. The following article by the team at …
Woodbine, IA (January 13, 2023) – Industry-leading homeopathic remedies provider Peaceful Mountain® recently announced that two products that are popular with consumers are now back in stock. Ionic Colloidal Silver and Cold Sore Rescue® have been restocked and are available on the western Iowa-based company’s official website. “It’s exciting to see the increase in product …
Feeling cold isn’t the only irritating thing about winter. The season can also lead to uncomfortable skin conditions. Here are some of the most common skin problems during winter and how to help alleviate some of the issues. Chapped Lips In the winter months, very little humidity in the air can cause chapped lips. …
By Jana Taylor With all the talk about potentially harmful synthetic additives in over-the-counter muscle rubs which get absorbed into the body, I wanted to take some time to showcase one of our popular products in the Musculoskeletal line, Muscle Rescue®. Muscle Rescue happens to be one of the cleaner formulas available that can provide …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Dry winter conditions can cause irritated skin conditions to flare up. I have even seen cases of eczema appear for the first time during the winter. What seems to be normal dry skin can start to itch and then turn red and scaly. No, you are not becoming the …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell These changing seasons are prime times for us to get run down and susceptible to colds and other infections. I don’t know about you, but whenever I start to get sick, my first symptom is often an irritated throat. So, if I am feeling under the weather and start …
By Jana Taylor If you have some weight to lose, you might presume that running will help you shed pounds faster than walking. That has been the conventional wisdom and has also been documented in previous studies. On the other hand, there are other recent studies that show walking is just as good as, if not …
Have you heard of the ‘Blue Man’? The ‘Blue Man’ was a gentleman named Paul Karason whose skin turned an unnatural shade of blue, presumably because he used colloidal silver. The condition is called argyria. He made quite a splash in the media around 2008 when he appeared on many television shows to be interviewed. …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Experts estimate that up to 80% of us will have back pain problems at some time during our lives. This is because our backs are particularly vulnerable to pain from injury, overuse, or plain old bad posture. Personally, long drives can leave me aching in the neck and between …
By Jana Taylor What is arnica? Arnica, or more specifically Arnica Montana, is a daisy-like flowering plant that is a member of the sunflower family. This plant is native to Europe but now can be found widely in North America. But what makes it so special is that its medicinal properties have been widely known …
Acne is not just a problem for teenagers.
Chafing is a very common complaint among swimmers. Although all chafing is caused by friction, there are actually three specific ways that chafing occurs when in and around the water.
Contrary to what you may have heard, side stitches also do not exclusively affect runners. In truth, any activity that twists the upper body can trigger them like swimming and even horseback riding.
By Jana Taylor Have you ever noticed that sports rubs (like Muscle Ice®) with menthol in them have always been a popular choice for aches and pains? The cooling effect from menthol is uniquely soothing. I like to think of menthol as the polar opposite of capsaicin, the ingredient that makes peppers so hot. Menthol …
By Jana Taylor Do you suffer from cold sores? You are in good company. It is thought that about 90 percent of all people will get at least one cold sore in their lifetime because they have the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in their system. Why some people get them more often than …
By Jana Taylor Depression is characterized by withdrawal, inactivity, dullness, and feelings of helplessness. You may not realize it, but bouts of depression and “clinical” depression feel the same and are only differentiated by the amount of days a person is depressed. Clinical depression is typically diagnosed when feelings persist daily for at least two …
By Jana Taylor Be ready with this 8 step plan to combat ‘winter eczema’! Step 1 – Moisturize daily Moisturize your skin in the morning and again in the late afternoon or evening. Choose moisturizers that lock in moisture longer. Step 2 – Use a humidifier Make sure you keep the humidity in your house over …
By Jana Taylor Achilles heel. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Trigger finger. Tennis elbow. Plantar fasciitis. Swimmer’s shoulder. You may have heard these terms but not connected them; do you know what they all have in common? These are all names for the phenomenon of tendon pain, or tendinitis. Tendons are cord-like, fibrous tissues surrounded by membranes …
By Jana Taylor It’s the start of cold and flu season and for those of us in the labor force, that means the potential to miss work due to an unexpected illness. It’s interesting to note that although many in the United States have sick days built in as part of their terms of employment, …
By Jana Taylor Sometimes you hear people use the terms bursitis and tendonitis interchangeably. Even our product Joint and Tendon Rescue® is designed for both ailments interchangeably. Bursitis and tendonitis are actually very similar (both deal with inflammation of soft tissues, and can affect similar areas on the body)… but, they are not exactly the …
NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS with Dr. Laurell Five ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season 1. Get your sleep. Lack of sleep contributes to elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which suppresses the immune system. 2. Watch your stress levels. I know this is easier said than done, but even a little change …
by Jana Taylor What are parabens? Parabens are a type of synthetically engineered chemical preservative that are used in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They have bactericidal and fungicidal properties, and are in everything from deodorants, shampoos and lotions to makeup, toothpaste and baby products. They can also be used in some cases as food …
by Jana Taylor Snowflakes, boots, hot cocoa, and … zits? Yep. Sounds like winter acne. Acne is not just a summer thing for some people. According to Dr. Laurell Matthews, there are several variables to blame: “It is essential to stay well hydrated in the wintertime. Winter dry air can dry out the skin. Then …
