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Herbs, Spice & Everything Nice: Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Editor

Herbs, Spice & Everything Nice: Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Article Summary

Beyond the threat of expanding your waistline, the season’s culinary delights can be a formidable health nightmare if you’re trying to live a cancer-free lifestyle.
The good news is, many of the most common herbs and spices found in your favorite holiday dishes are packed with unique nutritional and medicinal compounds that have been scientifically shown to help: balance blood sugar levels, promote healthy digestion, and even lower your overall risk of cancer.
4 of the best healthy spices and herbs to include in your holiday cooking are:
1. Nutmeg
2. Cinnamon
3. Cloves
4. Peppermint
To receive the most benefits from what nature has to offer, follow these two guidelines when selecting your healthy spices & herbs:
1. Choose only organic, non-irradiated herbs and spices
2. Make your own holiday treats, cocktails, and meals using only real herbs

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Try these 8 potent home remedies for migraines

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Editor

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Aloe vera, apple cider vinegar and more: 12 Natural remedies for poison ivy

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Editor

According to the American Skin Association, allergic reactions caused by poison ivy and similar plants affect a whopping 50 million people in America annually. If you’re suffering from poison ivy rash, use natural remedies like aloe vera or oatmeal to relieve your condition. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Continue reading →

Study Finds Essential Oils May Improve Cognitive Functioning in Alzheimer’s Patients!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by admin

Alzheimer’s Disease is the only cause of death in the top ten that cannot be prevented or cured. For many families, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is more devastating than any other diagnosis.(1) Many people are searching for holistic options that may help improve symptoms or slow progression of the disease. Continue reading →

8 Plants and Herbs That Drain Lungs Toxin, Heal Respiratory Infections And Improve Pulmonary Function

Posted on October 15, 2015 by admin

In order to cleansing your lungs detoxification of lungs is must, it heal infection, lower the risk of cancer, expand lung capacity and improve the health of the respiratory tract. Continue reading →

8 Highly Medicinal Plants You Can Grow at Home

Posted on August 21, 2015 by admin

Grow medicinal herbs in your home garden can provide convenient access to many natural home remedies, and you can save money at the same time. Following are some highly medicinal herbs you can grow at home: Continue reading →

Why Smells Can Trigger Strong Memories

Posted on August 6, 2015 by admin

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Odor-evoked autobiographical memory describes the vivid emotional memories often triggered by various scents Continue reading →

How to Make All-Natural Herbal Toothpaste and Toothpowder

Posted on March 19, 2015 by admin

Keeping a clean mouth isn’t just important for pleasant-smelling breath but also increases your chance of maintaining overall good health. Many studies have linked oral health to a variety of diseases and conditions, Continue reading →

7 Underrated Medicinal Plants

Posted on September 5, 2014 by admin

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80 percent of the world’s population still uses traditional remedies, including plants, as their primary health care tools Continue reading →

Aromatherapy Tips

Posted on June 9, 2014 by admin

When I was in high school, I took an entrepreneurship class. For the final project, my partner and I had to construct a business proposal and present it to the class and some guest judges. Continue reading →

Lemon Rx: 12 Evidence-Based Reasons Why it is a Powerful Medicine

Posted on June 9, 2014 by admin

You know lemon, right? It is a tart, exciting, delicious and indispensable ingredient in recipes and beverages. But did you know that scientists have identified it is as a powerful medicine as well? Continue reading →

How to Prevent and Treat Insect Bites Without Harsh Chemicals

Posted on July 24, 2013 by admin

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Preventive measures to avoid getting bit by insects such as mosquitoes include: avoiding the outdoors at dawn and dusk—especially when sweaty—draining stagnant water sources, planting marigolds around your yard, installing bat boxes Continue reading →

The Power of Peppermint: 15 Health Benefits Revealed

Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin

A favorite herbal medicine of the ancients, peppermint leaves have been found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1,000 BC. Modern scientific investigations have now confirmed that this remarkable plant has over a dozen healing properties.

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25 Amazing and Everyday Uses of Coconut Oil

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

You already know how good coconut oil is for you. It is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and is a powerful antioxidant.

Coconut oil is affordable, readily available in most markets and is 100% non-toxic. Continue reading →

Bronchitis – Conventional, Nutritional and Alternative Treatments

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

Conventional Treatment

Don’t think that you’re going to walk into your health care practitioner’s office and walk out with a prescription for antibiotics in response to your bronchitis.

Since the usual cause of bronchitis is a viral infection, antibiotics aren’t effective at treating this respiratory problem. Antibiotics can only defeat bacterial infections. So most cases of bronchitis don’t require this form of treatment. Continue reading →

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