Although it’s a fact, it’s not very well known that your skin is the largest organ, and it absorbs what you put on it. That means that in addition to the soaps, shampoo, lotions and cosmetics you apply to it, cleaning products that you use to clean your home are also absorbed. Even if you […]
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Iodine and Thyroid are two commonly unknown or little known things, but it’s extremely important to become educated about them, for everyone’s sake. Iodine is an essential element for the production of the thyroid hormone, which affects so many areas of the body. Like some essential amino acids, the body doesn’t produce iodine on its […]
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- June 11, 2015
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- essential amino acids, hormones, hypothyroidism, inflammation, iodine, metabolism, supplements, thyroid, thyroiditis
Ayur (‘life’) Veda (‘science’ or ‘knowledge’) is a healing system that’s existed for 5,000 years and originated in India. These days, its popularity has grown far and wide. I’m going to do my best to keep it simple, in explaining it and outlining the fundamentals. Hopefully, after reading this, you’ll see ways in which its […]
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- June 03, 2015
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- aromatherapy, ayurveda, ayurvedic medicine, doshas, massage, meditation, yoga
HAIRCARE and SKINCARE DermOrganic: Vegan, mostly organic, cruelty free http://www.dermorganic.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15 SKINCARE/BATHCARE and HAIRCARE Desert Essence: Some organics. Some vegan. All vegetarian. https://www.desertessence.com/ Alaffia: Fair Trade, plant derived, products that are mostly, if not completely vegan (although they don’t state that on their site) http://www.alaffia.com/ Living Libations: Vegan and organic, cruelty free. Toothcare as well. http://www.livinglibations.com/ Edible […]
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- May 19, 2015
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- cruelty free, gluten free, natural beauty products, non toxic, non toxic beauty products, Non-GMO, organic, superfood, vegan
Maca is a root from the radish family it originates from the mountains of Peru. Sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng”! Most recipes you want it in powder form, but it comes in pill and liquid too. This root has many benefits too: Vitamins Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E, also provides lots […]
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- October 21, 2013
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Hibiscus, a word i have been seeing in tea, in kombucha, even supplements. Made me wonder if it was something that was just a buzz or actually benefits our health? YES, darlin’ it acutally does and here is how: 1. Helps Blood Pressure Drinking hibiscus tea daily may benefit people with mild blood pressure issues. […]
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Talk about a season of a lot of germs and yuckiness! Seems you can’t go through winter without getting something. What I thought was allergies turned to a cold turned into bronchitis within 7 days. I took action as fast as I could. We are ALL too busy to be sick. Here are the steps I took […]
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- April 05, 2013
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- bronchitis home remedies, cold home remedies
Delicious, sweet fresh coconut water, no purchased coconut water can even compare to drinking it fresh from the coconut. This is perfect to add to your juice, smoothies, or drink it straight. This is just to get the water, coconut milk is a result of the blending of the meat and water of the coconut. Here […]
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Always looking for ways to throw these darlings in our food as you will see in many of my recipes! I personally keep a Mason Jar filled with raw walnuts that are chopped to easily throw on fruit, salads, as a finish to many foods. Here are some of the many benefits to keeping this […]
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Here it is the wonders of the world that help not only our weight, but make our bodies healthy! Apples Yes, it is true an apple a day will keep the scale happy! Apples are high in fiber (soluble fiber), fiber rich foods keep blood sugar levels down, help you feel full and all of […]
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- February 03, 2013
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- control blood sugar, healthy eating, healthy living, superfoods, weight loss
