“What the Heck is Yerba Mate?”
It’s an herb from South America that’s been drunk by the native tribes for thousands of years; they even pray to it! Like coffee, it gives you energy and the ability to concentrate. Like tea, it has soothing effects…this is likely due to the theophylline content. Like chocolate, it literally makes you feel good and Continue reading
Berry Berries eat more berries. If you want to eat healthier, incorporating colorful and delicious berries into your daily diet is a smart and easy way to start. Fresh berries are packed with vital nutrients, such as antioxidants, that are important to good health. Antioxidants help to protect our cells from harm caused by free-radicals, or molecules responsible for aging, obesity and certain diseases. Continue reading
Tarragon is an herb, which has a flavor that resembles licorice. It was used during the Middle Ages as an antidote for poisonous snakebites. Today it is used mainly in cooking but still has medicinal values when added to foods. It is great for the digestive system; it relieves stomach cramps and promotes the appetite, kills harmful worms, promotes liver health and more. Continue reading
What are Brainwaves?
The human brain is basically an electrical router. A fully functioning brain can generate as much as 20 watts of electrical power. The brain is always generating some level of electrical activity, whether we are mentally active, resting or asleep. The brain is not understood in its vast capacity, but we wanted to share some basic information regarding brainwaves and the brain. Continue reading
The Face. The first thing we are drawn to in a person is of course: the face! We are especially drawn to happy faces, faces & eyes that emit joy, encouragement and light. Our face tells so many things about us right off the bat. Like personality, vitality, organ health, compatibility & more! The Chinese have done it for longer than 2500 years, and they still are reading what the face is telling us. Continue reading
About Avocado - Avocado is one of the best things for you! Avocados are considered as one of the healthiest foods in the planet because they contain in excess of 25 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, copper, iron, phosporus, magnesium, and potassium. In fact, you would need to eat two or three bananas to obtain the potassium content of one avocado. Continue reading
What Is Grain? If you are consuming Grains, then you could be damaging your health (and waistline) more than you think!
What is Grain. There is much discussion about grains, are they good for you or are they not? But what is grain really? Ancient grains were a staple of people’s diets, and they were highly nutritious! But that was before the grains were genetically modified, Continue reading
Medicinal plants, they are everywhere. We have a pharmacy in our forests, fields and backyards. The information is just not as widespread as it should be. A mix of herbs to season your foods will generate wonderful health benefits! Spices for your health! Here are some top spices to help alleviate different ailments: Continue reading
Genetically Engineered Food
There is much opposition, debate, confusion and fear surrounding Genetically Engineered or GMO food. We DO have a right to know what is in the food we are putting in our bodies. Why are we genetically modifying our food in the 1st place? Whenever man tries to play God it always backfires, horribly. GMO food seriously alters our DNA and genetic makeup, and poses far more health risks than they are telling us. Continue reading
The Aloe Plant
Invigorate yourself with the Aloe Plant. The Aloe Vera Plant has been used for thousands of years due to its amazing healing properties. But did you know the aloe plant also produces remarkable Beauty and Anti-Aging benefits? Cleopatra was just one of the many beautiful women who incorporated the aloe plant in her daily beauty regimen. And with good reason! These are just some of the beauty benefits of the aloe plant: Continue reading
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