Archive | January, 2010

Reasons Why You Should Stop Overeating

By on January 30, 2010 in CONDITIONS, Overeating

Overeating burdens the body and is the prelude to illness. It also causes you to age prematurely. Sincere effort is required to control overeating and achieve satisfaction by eating just enough food to nourish you. The joy and satisfaction of eating does not have to be sacrificed to overcome overeating. Much to the contrary, improved [...]

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Lactose Intolerant to your Medication ?

By on January 28, 2010 in CONDITIONS, Lactose Intolerant

I was surprised to learn that lactose is present in many medications, despite the fact that 30 to 50 million Americans are allergic to the milk sugar. Since lactose is slightly sweet, water soluble and non-reactive, it is a common filler in prescription and over-the-counter drugs .

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Man’s Natural Soap – Soapwort

By on January 24, 2010 in homemade soap, Natural Cleaning Products, Skin Care, Soapwort

Soapwort is a beautiful and fragrant perennial that has high levels of saponins. Saponins are mild cleansing agents. Within the plant, these saponins protect it from all pest and disease and Soapwort grows, worry-free, like a carpet across the ground and rocks. What some gardeners consider an intrusive nuisance has historically proven to be a [...]

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Simply Seaweed for your Health

By on January 20, 2010 in DIET, Kelp

In my Chinese herbal class this week, we discussed Kun Bu and Hai Zao, commonly known as Kelp and brown Seaweed (genus Sargassum). These cold and salty underwater plants are classified in the Materia Medica by Bensky, the go-to-source for Chinese herbs, as “Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm.” It sounds a little strange in [...]

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Getting Enough Oxygen for Health and Revitalization

By on January 13, 2010 in Oxygen Healing Therapies, TECHNIQUES

The most essential nutrient for the human body is Oxygen. It promotes a better quality of life. Oxygen is used throughout the body to energize and protect our existence. There are various ways to insure a high intake of oxygen; and in doing so, prevent illness and revitalize the body. Did you know that no [...]

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Natural Hangover Remedies

By on January 12, 2010 in Hangover Remedies, TECHNIQUES

I can safely say that I have not done my fair share of research on excessive alcohol consumption and I swear I named my dog Martini after a movie character instead of the drink. But, we all have experienced a hangover at one time or another. Everyone knows the traditional hangover prevention tips like consume [...]

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Enjoy The Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

By on January 10, 2010 in HEALTH

photo credit: —-*Valentina*—- The beauty and vibrancy of the sunflower is illuminated in the sunflower seeds it gives birth to. While growing, sunflowers twist on their stems to follow the sun throughout the day, and their efforts award us with seeds that spring forth with an amazing array of nutrients. Sunflower seeds are a delicious [...]

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Food Dyes can Change the Color of your Colon

By on January 4, 2010 in DISEASE, HEALTH

I’ve heard some interesting stories about colons, especially the popular myths claiming John Wayne’s and Elvis Presley’s autopsies revealed an excess of 20 lbs of fecal matter in their colons. (John Wayne didn’t have an autopsy and Elvis had an enlarged colon due to drug abuse). But, according to an article in the Archives of [...]

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