Eggs are associated with Easter; from chocolate covered Easter eggs to hard boiled eggs that are painted and decorated by children, it is hard to avoid eggs at Easter time. Real eggs (as oppose to the chocolate-covered variety) have many nutritional benefits but they also carry some risks for particular health problems. Eggs need to […]
4 Natural Repellents For Your Home Garden
April 11, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Commercial garden pesticides contain lethal and toxic chemicals that impose many health risks; as an alternative, you can use many different plants as natural insect and pest repellents in the garden. The Lamiaceae plant family probably contains the highest number of plants that are widely available for many gardens. Plants such as lavender, thyme, rosemary, […]
Natural Spring Cleaning Products
April 5, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Spring is the time of year, when the days begin to lengthen and the weather starts to warm up again, that we start to think about doing that “once-a-year†clean out; however, do you know exactly what you are putting onto your floors, counter tops and other surfaces within your home? Many common household cleaning […]
8 Breakfast Foods That Will Give You Protein
March 28, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as the body essentially “fasts†while you sleep; this means that when you wake up your body needs to “re-stock†with energy to get going again. However, many people skip breakfast or do not eat the right mix of nutrients that help the body to get […]
Types of Aromatherapy Diffusers
March 19, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Aromatherapy diffusers are just one way of administering essential oils through inhalation. They can set the mood for a party, home, romantic occasion or simply to heal a specific health problem. There are different types of aromatherapy diffusers now available. Here’s a few pointers to help you make a decision on which type of aromatherapy […]
Why Young Women Need Iron
March 7, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Iron is just one of the important minerals that the body needs to function. Iron is particularly important to young women for a couple of reasons. Women lose iron through the monthly menstrual cycle; in addition, pregnant women require more iron. Iron deficiency in young women can have a number of effects; however, many young […]
Magnesium and Migraine Prevention
February 28, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Migraines are an extremely debilitating condition; migraines occur most frequently in women between the ages of 20 and 45. In general, three out of four migraine sufferers are women too (source). If you are looking for a natural way to treat migraine, you might want to consider magnesium. Several clinical studies have shown that magnesium […]
