Tag: health
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Healing Herbs Found in Your Kitchen: Rosemary
For thousands of years, rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) has been treasured as more than just a fragrant culinary herb. Ancient Greek scholars wore rosemary garlands while studying because they believed it enhanced memory. Medieval healers used it to promote healing and ward off illness, and today, modern science is beginning to validate many…
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How Touch Improves Wellness
What the Science Says The idea that human touch promotes healing is more than just common wisdom; it is supported by a growing body of scientific research. Over the past several decades, researchers have examined how safe, consensual touch affects the body’s stress response, emotional well-being, and even physical health. One of the most comprehensive…
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Work with your Body, not Against It
Andie Posey RN Have you ever noticed how a good night’s sleep can make you feel like a completely different person? Or how spending time outside, eating a healthy meal, or taking a walk can lift your mood when you’ve had a stressful day? Those simple experiences are reminders that our bodies are constantly working…
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Healthful Teas for the Cold and Flu Season: Part 2 Symptom Relievers
In part two of my article on herbal teas for colds and flu, we will focus on symptom management. Many times, the common cold and other viruses required time and rest for a cure. The symptoms associated with colds, flu, and flu-like virus are uncomfortable and tend to keep us from our daily activities and…
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Healthful Teas for the Cold and Flu Season: Part 1 Immune Boosters
Cold and flu season is upon us. Symptoms of colds and flu are uncomfortable and include congestion, fever, body aches, cough and stomach upset. The healthful teas for colds and flu can be divided into two categories. The first is immune boosting teas to help prevent illness and the second group is for symptom management.…
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Smooth Smoothies with Avocado
Avocado is one of my favorite ingredients to add to a healthy smoothie. They create a silky texture and add all kinds of wonderful nutrients. In addition, the flavor of an avocado is mild and doesn’t dominate the flavor of your drink. Avocados are considered a super food. They are rich in healthy fats which…
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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: Cardamom
Cardamom is common spice found in most kitchens. It comes in the form of either green pods full of seeds, just the seeds, or ground into a powder. The scientific name for cardamom is Elettaria cardamomum. It is a plant native to India. The pods are green or brown and when opened contain many little…
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Coffee- Five Good Things to Know
Good news, everyone! Coffee has many health benefits. We hear and read a lot about the health benefits of tea, but now we know that coffee can benefit you as well. According to current research, coffee can be incorporated into a healthful diet. Just be careful of all the add ins such as cream, artificial…
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Make Throat Soothers– How to Provide
Make Throat Soothers: Soothing Throat Pills If you’re on the lookout for throat pain remedies, make these super-simple Soothing Throat Pills. They treat throat infections like sore throats and laryngitis. By Rosemary Gladstar These Soothing Throat Pills work wonders for sore throat, laryngitis and other infections of the throat or mouth. • 2 parts […] via…
Natural Health for Body and Spirit 