Water is the most valuable life source that we need to survive; without water, we would only survive a few days. This is not really surprising, given that up to 70 percent of our bodies are composed of water. Our bodies require water to carry out daily functions and too little water can cause dehydration […]
How to Make Yerba Mate Tea and why you would want to
February 6, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Yerba mate is a shrub found in the rainforest of South America. A country such as Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Brazil is where yerba mate can be found naturally. The leaves can be made to brew a strong tea and is a nationally made drink. It is also an alternative medicine source made to counteract […]
Sweet Potato Health Facts
February 3, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Several years ago, a family in our church left for several weeks to visit distant relatives. The father of the home, however, could not leave his job for such a stretch and was alone for a week before joining his wife and children. Consequently, we had him join us for supper one evening. We learned […]
Coconut Water: A Must-Add to Every Grocery List
January 31, 2011 by · 3 Comments
A good friend of mine recommended that I try drinking coconut water after finishing up an intense workout last month. I am not a huge fan of water and I don’t trust all the artificial additives in sports drinks. However, I just couldn’t seem to detach myself from an image of lounging off on a […]
Natural Goose Repellent: How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard
January 28, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The population of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) has been increasing in the United States since the 1960’s; although geese are a valuable resource to the ecology of an area, they can also become a nuisance when they accumulate in large numbers. In addition, they damage areas through over-grazing, pollute lawns and ponds and can become […]
An Introduction To Kettlebell Workouts
January 23, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The face of fitness has changed. In this fast-paced age, where science and technology continually show us just what the human body is capable of, new fitness methods are constantly making their way onto the market. Recently, kettlebell training has received a great deal of attention in fitness magazines and entertainment television shows. In 2009, […]
Natural Reproductive Health
January 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Natural family planning, also known as The Billing’s Ovulation Method, is a method used to determine when a woman is fertile. During the menstrual cycle, there are numerous changes that occur in a woman’s body. By learning to identify these signals of fertility, you can use this method to become pregnant or avoid pregnancy naturally […]
