If you aren’t familiar with the words “endocrine disrupting chemicals” or don’t know which chemicals this includes, hopefully, this article will help remedy that with information that you need to know. If you are familiar with endocrine disrupting chemicals, this article may provide you with more current information. Endocrine disrupting chemicals like bisphenols (BPA & […]
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Health Benefits of Spirulina
The health benefits of spirulina are many. Spirulina is a form of blue-green algae grown in alkaline waters, rich in phytonutrient antioxidants and has been used by people since ancient times. It is believed that spirulina was first discovered by Hernando Cortez and his Spanish Conquistadors in 1519. Spirulina is perhaps the best source of […]
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Health Benefits of Garlic
When anyone asks me what I consider to be the top health beneficial herbs, garlic certainly makes the top five. Did you know that garlic is called “the stinking rose”? Even though the “fragrance” produced by consuming garlic is less than appealing, the important health benefits of garlic, especially the reduction of inflammation, are certainly […]
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Natural Sunburn Relief
It’s just part of the summer ritual, right? Baseball games, apple pie, watermelon, water activities and a good old-fashioned sunburn. For those of us that are used to triple-digit summers, we are all too familiar with the high probability of having to deal with a painful sunburn. While sunburn might be an accepted tradition in […]
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22 Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Cucumbers are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and are believed to have originated in Northern India. They are the fourth most-widely grown vegetable crop in the world behind tomatoes, onions and cabbage. Great in salads, fresh juices and by themselves, one of the most important health benefits of cucumbers is they do an excellent […]
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Health Benefits of Sweating
Sweating. Not the most favorite past-time, yet the health benefits of sweating are important to the health and well-being of your body. So if you feel uncomfortable, dirty or smelly when you sweat, remember that normal sweating is usually a sign of a healthy body. Here in the South, ladies don’t sweat, they glisten. That’s […]
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Health Benefits of Evening Primrose
Evening primrose, a wildflower that grows throughout North America and commonly called, “The King’s Cure-All,” seems to have a wide range of healing attributes. This plant gets its name from its flowers that usually bloom after sunset and/or on extremely overcast days during the months of June through September. The roots of the Evening Primrose plant […]
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Eating Organic on a Budget – 42 Helpful Tips
One of the frustrations that I hear most about the recommendation of eating organic and GMO-free is the cost. Unfortunately, in our chemical-laden world, it does cost more to eat healthy and be healthy. However, eating organic on a budget doesn’t have to break the bank if one is willing to take time to research, […]
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27 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Hot and spicy cayenne pepper. Who hasn’t had the culinary experience of this beautifully colored pepper’s fiery heat either on purpose or by accident? And because it’s available year round, cayenne peppers are used by many chefs all around the word to space up their delicious recipes. Cayenne pepper is actually a member of the […]
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7 Natural Remedies for Shingles
Shingles are one of those maladies that can make life very miserable for its victims. Generally, shingles are not considered serious conditions and will usually run their course without any significant complications. That is…providing you are an otherwise healthy person. This kind of chickenpox can lead to more critical concerns for certain people and become […]
