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Christine has written articles on most health-related topics, including traditional medicine, alternative and naturopathic and natural treatments, wellness, medical marijuana, diets and fitness.

A Simple Guide to Perfect Homemade Barley Water

While this cereal grain is not as widely used in the United States, it is widely cultivated all around the world and is a staple food of those in Tibet. It is widely used as a feed for animals and… 0 Shares |

Top 10 Kitchen Hacks to Reduce Food Waste

It is shocking to think about, but the same numbers keep coming up again and again when it comes to food waste: Americans, on average, waste about 30-40% of what they buy! Sometimes this has to do with poor planning… 0 Shares |

8 Ways to Build Gluten-Free Pantry

Getting on to a gluten-free diet may seem pretty intimidating at first –after all, we live very much in a grain-based culture where crackers, breads, pastries and cakes are all around us and readily available. However, if you know what… 0 Shares |

8 Health Benefits of Soy Milk

Soy milk has long been used in the East due to the fact that it is versatile and a great source of vegetarian protein. It is on surprise, then, that the use of soy milk and soy milk products is… 0 Shares |

7 Ways Marijuana Hurts Your Health

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington, use of this drug has been on the rise both in these states and also in the other 48 where it is still illegal. There are certainly health benefits to… 0 Shares |

The Amazing Cancer-Fighting Powers of Turmeric

There are few disease that are more dreaded by more people than cancer. And while research into treatments and even the possibility of a cure have made great strides in recent years, those who suffer from this disease are still… 0 Shares |

5 Natural Detox Drink Recipes

Detoxifying has become an increasingly popular activity in recent years among those who are wanting to keep their bodies in optimal health. And there are many good reasons for this. The detoxification process allows your body to rid itself of… 0 Shares |

7 Best Teas for Weight Loss

When most people think about weight loss tea, they generally think of those which have a laxative effect. While this may be justified in the short term for digestive complaints, overuse or long-term use of any form of laxative can… 0 Shares |

5 Flat Belly Chicken Recipes

If you are wanting to lose weight but still crave satisfying food that won’t leave you feeling hungry, the following dishes may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. When the lean protein of chicken is combined with the… 0 Shares |

7 Foods that Fight Inflammation and Belly Fat

Chronic inflammation and abdominal fat are both risk factors for disease like diabetes and cardiac disease and raise a red flag about a person’s long-term health. Fortunately, there are many things which people can include in their diets which can… 0 Shares |