With February deemed as the month of love, in this edition, we’ll cover the natural herbal aphrodisiac, Kava (or by its Latin name, Piper methysticum). In its most authentic form, Kava hails from the Pacific Islands and is used for medicine and as a sacred (or communal) drink. The term Kava (and its variant kawa) is used to describe both the plant…
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The Collision of Prescription Drugs, OTCs & Dietary Supplements Are You Aware of the Potential Dangers? 😱
With the rising costs of doctors’ visits and prescription drugs, especially among those with limited or no insurance coverage, many are randomly choosing vitamins and supplements found at their local grocery, department, or health food stores to heal their woes. However, many don’t realize that some over-the-counter (OTC) dietary and herbal supplements can result in serious harm when mixed with…
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New Year, Same Ole You?!? Here's Why Your New Years Resolutions Never Come into Fruition...
Let’s be honest…We’ve all done it. At some point in our lives, we’ve all gotten super amped up about the New Year by writing down our goals and either keeping them to ourselves or maybe sharing them with a trusted friend or loved one toward helping us bring them to fruition. With the start of a new season, now is…
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Best Herbs for Holiday Dishes Rosemary, Basil, Mint & Thyme
Check out these fresh or dried herbs for your holiday dishes. Although there are available year-round, during the winter, the following herbs are easier to find and go perfectly with a host of holiday recipes. Below, we’ll briefly cover rosemary, basil, mint, and thyme. Rosemary One herb you will see used often in winter recipes is rosemary. This is because…
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Essential Oils & Stress Management 5 Essential Oils for Stress Relief
One’s sense of smell is intensely linked to both memory and emotion, perhaps more than any other sense. The perfume industry has long been aware of this fact, but lately, people have opted to take matters into their own hands by using essential oils. When used appropriately, these intense aromatic compounds are derived from plants and have the power to…
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Licensed Medical Professional vs. Natural/Alternative Healer Which is Best for You...?
Sometimes when one has battled a sickness or disease for so long, they could lose faith in their current medical team to help them return to a state of physical, mental, or emotional normalcy. Having reached a breaking point, they seek help elsewhere. Perhaps phoning (or texting) a friend to ask if they know of someone, or they may rely…
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Maintaining Healthy Skin Fall Skin Care Tips
As the seasons change, what better time than to revisit your skincare routine? Everything about the climate can determine what you need to do to improve your skin health, from humidity and heat to cold winds and chilly weather. Here are some skincare tips for the fall season: Use a Night Cream If you are not already using a night…
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Attention Yoga Newbies!!! 4 Common Mistakes Made by Yoga Newcomers
Are you brand new to yoga? If so, you might be making some of these common mistakes, from when and how to practice yoga to the moves themselves. By avoiding these mistakes, you will be more inclined to continue practicing yoga (as a way of life) and decrease your chances of causing injuries. Do not practice asanas merely by looking…
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Bad Posture at Work?!? 4 Tips for Proper Computer Ergonomics
Many people seem to believe that things like posture and position don’t make a huge difference in health, but a careful examination of the wellness of people who have developed bad habits with their posture tells a very different story. You can do many things to protect your general wellness when it comes to the proper ways you hold your…
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Yoga for Eye Strain Simple Eye Exercises You Can Do at Home or Work
Most people know what it’s like to have eye strain. As visually dependent technology becomes more and more widespread, it is becoming more common for people to experience some kind of discomfort from staring at a device or screen for extended periods. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the negative effects of digital…
