Imagine coming in from shoveling snow or defrosting animal water troughs on a bitter cold, winter day and the smell that lures you to the kitchen. On inspection, you see just another pot of vegetable soup simmering on the stove. But the flavor is like no vegetable soup you’ve ever tried. Such was our experience […]
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 […]
The Buzz Over Bee Pollen
March 26, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Green tea. Ginseng. Fish oil. These product names are exposed endlessly in health publications as solid additions to a daily diet and they surely deserve a top slot when it comes to taking extra steps to improve your health status. But a new supplement is getting more PR these days and I am having a […]
How to Make and Apply a Poultice To Draw Out Infection
March 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I’ve had occasion to use poultices with my boys—poison ivy and a sprained knee come to mind. But you may ask, “What is a poultice?†or “When do I use a poultice?†or even, “How do I make and apply a poultice?†What is a poultice? A poultice is a mixture of raw, cooked, or […]
Senior Citizen Safety and Health Tips
March 21, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The following article is written by Marie Clark who also writes for Elder Kind. If you want to have more energy for the things that you love to do and reduce your odds of getting diseases like diabetes, colon cancer and osteoporosis then all you need are exercise, physical activity and a balanced diet to start living […]
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 […]
How To Tell If A Product Is Really Organic
March 17, 2011 by · 3 Comments
In the 1950’s, they used to put food on the shelves. Real food. Slowly the swaps began taking place. Artificial flavoring snuck onto food labels and pesticides began caking our produce. Our nutrients were supplemented and chemicals were thrown into the pot. Awareness is on the rise against the “not-so-natural” products that sit on the […]
