One of my favorite things about this time of year is a delicious mint flavored shake, but I don’t need all the fat and chemicals that are in a typical fast-food treat. This is a delicious version to make yourself at home, with only a few ingredients, and greatly reduced fat and calories. This recipe […]
[Last Updated: July 28th 2013] Essential oils can be very helpful to the healing process, and are a great part of holistic health care. This poster is amazing, it lists some of the top oils and what they are used for. My personal favorites are lavender, tea tree, and clove, but there are several others
I cannot say enough good things about meditation, it has changed my life, for the better. It’s great for reducing stress, helping alleviate pain, brings a sense of well-being, slows the heart rate, and many other wonderful things. I try to meditate every morning before my day is hit by stress, and again most evenings.
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Another recipe for a delicious green juice! We all have different tastes, so having many different choices is of great benefit. This one includes kale and spinach with iron and fiber, an apple, parsley, celery, and a cucumber, makes my mouth water just thinking about it! The apple should provide enough sweetness, if you are
Did you know that different herbs and spices have meanings? I did not, I found this information fascinating. You can make your food more delicious and send a message as well, like adding nutmeg is for prosperity, attraction, and clairvoyance. Adding garlic is for protection and banishing. I hope you enjoy!
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Trying to get your kids to try more fruits and vegetables? Check out these Sesame Street characters in fruit and veggie faces, great idea for snacks for a kid’s party, or for grown-ups, why let kids have all the fun? I was born the year the show debuted, so for people my age it’s retro
I am a huge supporter of B vitamins, with any chronic illness or pain they are essential, with a lot of stress they can literally change your life. Because I have Fibromyalgia I take 2 Super B Complex every morning, I know many people who wear a B patch, get injections, and take supplements. I
Just a gentle reminder while we are urging people to live without fast food for a week, for one small order of fries you can eat the same calories in 84 strawberries, not that I could eat 84 in one sitting! Plus the fruit is full of vitamins and fiber, which the fries are not.
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I eat fruit every morning, but not like this, this is amazing, and looks delicious! The benefits include increased energy, gentle colon cleansing, and lots of healthy fruit fiber in a filling satisfying dish. I think if I was to do this it would be a 2 part breakfast, I know I feel much better
I think these are so cute!! What a great presentation idea. Cut a small slit in the top, carve carrot pieces for the beak and the top, slice a little from the bottom so they stand up, and place peppercorns or capers for eyes. This is a fun activity that kids can help with, an
I absolutely love the idea of naturally dyed eggs, the colors are so beautiful I may go buy some white t-shirts and color those too! Blueberries, beets, coffee, red cabbage, and more. Great idea to color eggs naturally, let kids help without added toxins, and not add chemicals to your eggs!
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These are awesome back exercises to get your back and shoulders ready for sundresses and summer tops, plus you can do them in the comfort of your own home without any special equipment. Trust me, you will feel it working! Give it a try for a week, or a month, see the difference!
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Tea tree oil is one of those things you probably keep hearing about, but may not be sure what to do with it. I started off using it on my facial sores from fibro, and I like how it works and how it smells. You can also use it for acne, bad breath, nail fungus,
Ever wonder what your favorite colors say about you? Why if you pick one shade of green over another it can totally change the feel of a room? The psychology of color is here to help. If you are going for a certain feel for a room, you can choose coordinating colors in the thoughts
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Is the way you sleep making you snore more? Or is it helping wrinkles to form? What makes your pain worse? What makes your pain better? I find personally, I change positions during the night depending on pain level. I usually sleep in a modified side position as it is the only way I can
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We have been posting a lot of information on healthy detoxifications for your body, it’s important to clean out our homes as well. If you have less toxins in your environment you will have less need to detox your body, that’s just common sense. Here are a few helpful hints on cleaning products, and things
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I love cucumbers! I especially like the smaller ones with tender skin, the skin has several health benefits, so if you can eat it too, it’s much better for you. I wash all my fruits and vegetables in tepid water with a little dishsoap, it’s good enough for the dishes I eat from, and it
The numbers on this make me sad, some sadness in our lives is normal, and part of a healthy life. Debilitating sadness, that removes pleasure from every day events, is not. If you are so sad you do not want to get out of bed, get dressed, leave your house, etc. for many days, you
