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Remember Rosemary

Apr 06, 2011 03:01AM

Aromatherapy empowers the mind, body and spirit to be in unison. Awakening our minds with the scent of Rosemary will enliven our thought processes. Noradrenaline, which is a naturally occurring mental and memory stimulant, is released in the body through inhalation of rosmarinus officinal (rosemary).

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Living Nut Nog

Apr 06, 2011 02:40AM

Living Nut Nog Recipe

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Wakeup Call: Teens Talk About the Perils of Junk Food

Apr 06, 2011 02:32AM

Mike Adams, a self-proclaimed health ranger, says, “This is the movie that food companies hope you never see.” All Jacked Up, a 2008 junk food documentary, peers into the lives of four typical teens, exposing the real personal dangers of their penchant for junk foods, fast foods and sodas. The film has been characterized as a hip look at common sense that could save our lives and the lives of our families, a Super Size Me for the younger generation.

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Raw Pumpkin Pie

Apr 06, 2011 02:20AM

Raw Pumpkin Pie Recipe.

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Pack a Nutritional Punch

Apr 05, 2011 06:39PM ● By Kimberle Smith

This Labor Day, when deciding what you will bring to the picnic, be creative. Beat the heat by choosing to go raw. Bring a dish that inspires your friends and demonstrates that living healthy can be fun. Organic ingredients are the key to rich flavor and satisfaction. The taste is a given, but the nutritional difference is just as important. You will find that you eat much less when you eat organic and you will be much more satisfied.

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Is Chocolate Good for You?

Apr 05, 2011 06:32PM ● By Dr Anne-Marie Derouault

All chocolate is made from the seeds of the cacao tree, called cacao beans. When left in their natural state, raw cacao beans are a living superfood. Raw cacao contains a wealth of live nutrients. According to Dr B. Jensen’s research, cacao is rich in magnesium, one of the heart supporting minerals. Magnesium also activates key enzymes for production of cell energy and brain metabolism.

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Honey Almighty: Legendary Sweet Packs a Punch

Apr 05, 2011 05:20PM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

A review of 22 clinical trials published in the International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds verified that honey quickly heals existing wound infections, protects against further infection, reduces swelling, minimizes scarring, helps remove infected and dead tissue, and stimulates new tissue growth. Research indicates that active manuka honey, in particular, shows promise for treatment of wounds infected with the superbug, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

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Go Organic for Healthy Kids

Apr 05, 2011 01:57AM

Can you remember being stung by mosquitoes or bitten by no-see-ums? Can you remember the irritation and agitation you felt? The effect of pesticides and herbicides on your child’s central nervous system is a similar experience. Thousands of little cells in your child’s body feel as though they are being swarmed upon and the result is an agitated, irritated child. We would never allow our children to come into contact with anything that comes in a container that said "Keep out of reach of children," yet we allow them to eat fruits and vegetables that have come into contact with the contents of those containers.

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Ginger – a Pregnancy Soother

Apr 05, 2011 01:51AM

According to a study published in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, various doses of ginger were used to treat women during their first and second trimesters of pregnancy. Ginger was shown to improve the symptoms of nausea and vomiting compared to a placebo. Although the authors do not recommend ginger universally due to the questionable product quality of some commercial supplements, "it appears to be a fairly low risk and effective treatment for nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy."

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Where Do You Get Your Protein?

Apr 05, 2011 01:35AM ● By Kimberle Smith

Did you know that cows are vegetarian? That’s right; the very large, very strong animal that we go to for our protein gets its protein from grass. Cows by nature are vegetarian as are horses, elephants, giraffes as well as many other strong animals on the planet.

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Organic – The Affordable Choice

Apr 05, 2011 01:24AM ● By Kimberle Smith

Taste an organic apple. Feel the flavor explode in your mouth, experience the delicate textures. The difference is clear. Give an organic apple to a toddler and notice that she eats it tender skin and all. Eat organic for one week and you will feel the difference in every aspect of your life.

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CURRIED POTATO SALAD WITH CHIA SEEDS: CURRIED POTATO SALAD WITH CHIA SEEDS

Apr 05, 2011 01:09AM ● By Susan Onderko

*12 Organic potatoes (steamed or boiled)* 2 Organic onions* 1 Organic bell pepper* 2 Organic jalapeno peppers or your favorite peppers*1/2 b...

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