Category: Holistic Medicine
More than 24 million Americans have diabetes; of those, about 6 million don’t know they have the disease.In 2007, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $116 billion in excess medical spending, and an additional $58 billion in reduced productivity.If the…
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Posted in Environment, Fitness, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Water
According to the Non-GMO Project, 90% of the U.S. canola crop is genetically modified (in 2011). Canada also grows a lot of canola, but after watching the documentary “The Future of Food” I would not trust any canola grown in…
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No matter the season or time of year, eating right and staying healthy can be a challenge. With today’s busy and hectic lifestyle, one of the biggest obstacles facing many families is to know when fresh seasonal food is available.…
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Posted in Backyard Chickens, Farming, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Gardening, GMOs, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Cholesterol is not the same as fat. Fat is the white streak in a steak and the grease that dribbles out of a drumstick. But cholesterol is invisible. Cholesterol particles are found in the membranes that surround the cells that…
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A ‘superfood’ is a food that offers a number of health benefits to the person eating it. You’ll often see that they are touted for decreasing the risk of heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and even aging. Essentially, most plants—particularly fruits…
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A number of studies have reported that lavender essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, and postoperative pain. However, most of these studies have been small. Lavender is also being…
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It is becoming clear that chronic inflammation in the body is one of the primary causes for many illnesses and disease. Diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer’s and inflictions like arthritis can be traced back to inflammation in the body.
Inflammation…
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Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes
Having trouble losing weight? Add fiber for weight loss results. Research has shown that dieting without enough fiber will limit the body’s ability to burn fat. Though the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for women is 25 grams a day, consuming…
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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins…
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Keeping an eye open for any early signs of liver problems is an essential part of maintaining a holistic health lifestyle. Without a fully functioning liver, both your health and lifestyle will be compromised. Luckily your liver is capable of…
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