Long before traditional medicines, plants and herbs were used for healing and personal empowerment. Many of these medicinal plants and herbs can be grown in your garden, and they make for a beautiful garden. Here are ten healing plants that you may consider for natural healing: Peppermint – Peppermint is available as leaves, capsules and […]
Read & Discuss »»Taking care of your teeth and gums can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease, even help you keep your teeth as you grow older. Healthy choices and proper nutrition can also promote oral health. Here are four healthy tips to improve your oral health: Avoid sweets and acidic foods. The foods you […]
Read & Discuss »»Plastic and plastic containers are an unavoidable part of modern living. Plastic containers are convenient, portable, lightweight and as plastic does not shatter, plastic is often considered safer than glass when used in baby bottles and drink containers. However, not all plastics are safe or healthy and many may release toxic chemicals including BPA, BPS, […]
Read & Discuss »»Healthcare in the U.S. costs nearly twice that of any other developed country. To understand this imbalance, it is important to review the history of the health insurance industry. Between 1900 and the 1940s, rural physicians were rare, but competition between urban doctors was fierce. To reduce competition and increase profits, physicians banded together in […]
Read & Discuss »»Moringa is the common name for the Moringa Oleifera, also known as the “Miracle Tree” or “Drumstick Tree.” Moringa is a rich, natural source of nutritious elements including vitamins, iron, minerals, potassium, antioxidants and coenzymes. Benefits of Moringa include: Complete Nutrition – The Moringa tree can provide nutritional support in areas of the World suffering […]
Read & Discuss »»When reading a food’s nutritional label, the “serving size” indicates the amount of food for which the nutrition information is shown. For example, for a loaf of bread, the serving size is most often “one slice” and the number of calories, fat, carbs and proteins listed are for that ONE slice of bread. If you […]
Read & Discuss »»Osteoporosis, if undiscovered, can quickly take away your lifestyle. Loss of bone density and the resulting risk of bone fractures (breaks) can be difficult to predict and prevent. You may not realize you have osteoporosis until you start breaking bones far too easily. Within the first six years following menopause, a woman will lose up […]
Read & Discuss »»is an alternative medicine that involves the use of aromatic plant extracts known as essential oils that can be inhaled by patients with a wide variety of health conditions. Aromatherapy is most widely known for its ability to relax the patient and improve his or her mood. Additional benefits of this supplemental medicinal approach include […]
Read & Discuss »»There are a variety of underlying causes of halitosis or bad breath. Bad breath can indicate a series of health issues from tooth decay to digestive complications. However, the root cause of your bad breath may be as simple as the foods that you eat. Food impacts many of the areas and processes in your […]
Read & Discuss »»If one of your dietary goals is to support building and maintaining new muscle, your body needs a constant supply of easily digestible protein for muscle fiber repair and growth. Protein supplements are a simple and convenient option for increasing available protein throughout the day. But, Which Protein Powders? There are several sources of protein […]
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