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Be Kind — Plants and Beyond
~Isn’t that simple? Simply Be Kind. It is contagious. A fascinating feature of kindness is that it self-replicating and inspiring kindness in others. When we ourselves perform an act of kindness, this is likely to encourage others to act in a similar way. One study conducted at Cambridge University found that seeing someone else helps […]…
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Eating Clean
Eating “clean food” or “clean eating” is a popular concept for those who are trying to be healthier. But, what does clean eating mean? Very simply, clean eating is eating food that is not processed or artificial. That is, eating food that is as close to its natural form as possible. Examples include fresh fruits,…
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Meditation for Physical Health
We’ve all heard the phrase “mind over body”. What does this actually mean? In researching methods for my own healing, I’ve read a lot about meditation to promote physical healing. It is well known that meditation promotes well-being and psycho-spiritual health, but what about actual physical symptoms and disease processes? It turns out that meditation…
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Healing Herbs Found in Your Kitchen: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is amazing and has many healing properties associated with its antioxidant nature. According to WebMD, the health benefits of cinnamon, could include lowering blood sugar in diabetics and decreasing inflammation. Particularly, studies have found that cinnamon improves symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome such as weight gain, insulin resistance, and increased lipids (Bolin, Q…
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Weather and Your Health
I was able to experience Hurricane Harvey on a personal level. The eye of Harvey passed over the area where I live. One thing I noticed was the increased number of headaches my co-workers were experiencing and the increase in aches and pains from arthritis and old injuries. At first, I wondered if it was…
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Herbs ~ Harvesting, Drying, Preserving and Storing Your Herbs. — Good Witches Homestead
For the heart of the medicinal herbs! Knowing how to properly harvest your medicinal herbs will increase the potency and efficacy of the preparations you create. Let’s understand the terminology used to describe the parts of herbs {plant parts} when harvesting. Berries and Seeds: These are the fruits of the plant, harvested when they are…
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Assembling A Grooming Kit For The Man In Your Life — lifewithlilred
There’s no denying that women get the best stuff when it comes to beauty. We get the clothes, shoes, and accessories. And, to top it all, we get the beauty products. While more men are admitting to using moisturizer, it’s still not the norm. And, male makeup is even less so. While we get to […]…
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Natural Cleaning Products
Commercial cleaning prodcuts can be harsh and contain toxins that can negatively impact your health, your family’s health and your pets’ health. Natural cleaning products are effective and easy to make. Common ingredients in a variety of natural cleaning products include baking soda, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, and essential oils to add a nice…
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Easy Spa Foot Scrub
For the purpose of maximizing well-being, it is essential practice self-care. Here is a recipe for an easy spa foot scrub. One of the best things about a spa pedicure is a salt scrub. Now you can make your own scrub and it is very easy. The scrub makes a nice gift as well.…
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