Managing your health and focusing on your nutrition isn’t always easy. There are so many rules that seem to change depending on who you are talking to. Some advise cutting out meat, while others promote eating more meat through low-carb and Paleo diets. This happens with just about everything, from carbs and sugar, to how much protein you need and…
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(DIY) Infused Lemon Water Try this Refreshing Summer Beverage...
Based on our easy lemon water recipe, if you want to add to your warm lemon water, you can enjoy it cold. This is where infused lemon water comes in. Many people find this to be a new concept, but you might have already made infused lemon water and not realized it. If you have ever filled a pitcher with…
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Tinnutis 101 Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Ideas
If you ever experience ringing in your ears, it might be from a condition called tinnitus. While not a medical condition on its own, tinnitus is a term used to determine if there is another condition of your ears you need to be concerned about. One thing is for certain – the ringing in your ears is bothersome. However, it…
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How Are You “Standing Still”? Summer Solstice 2022
Happening annually on June 21st (or sometimes on the 20th or even the 22nd depending on where you live), today marks the Summer Solstice – or the first day of summer. Aside from the hot and humid temperatures often called “the dog days of summer” (🥵) here in the southern US, this season mostly consists of outdoor events from BBQs…
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Wanna Eat More Fruits & Veggies? 10 Tips to Sneak Extra Fruits & Veggies into Your Diet
We all know by now that we should be eating more fruits and veggies without having to be told that we aren’t doing so. But knowing and doing are two different things, right?!? Sometimes its easier to reach for that bag (or bottle) of temptation in the form of candy, drinks, and chips or worse, consume lot amounts of fast…
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Reiki 101 A Popular Japanese Healing Technique
Reiki (pronounced “RAY KEE”) is a holistic healing therapy that was developed over the course of more than two hundred years by Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk. This popular Japanese technique is said to soothe the mind, body, and soul. It’s said to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It can be used for self-healing or as an alternative medical treatment…
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Yoga for Summer Blues Here's Why You Should Give Yoga a Try
The kids are out of control, your job is a hassle, and to top it all off, you have no time for yourself. If anyone told you that you could reach a state of physical and emotional bliss, you’d say they were nuts. But believe it or not, you can beat the blues with yoga! Yoga is a great mood…
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Five Summer Herbs that Heal
An herb is any component of a plant that may be utilized for flavoring or medicinal purposes. Herbs for relaxation so you can sleep and herbs for pain relief or water retention have the added benefit of not having the adverse effects of pharmaceutical treatments. Herbs and Reiki may help you achieve your ideal state of pain relief and relaxation,…
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Cayenne for Constipation (L.) Capsicum frutescens
Although erroneously called a type of pepper, cayenne is actual an herb/spice from the Nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes. Actually, Cayenne is from the Capsicum genus consisting of paprika, bell peppers, and chilies. The significance of Cayenne lies in mineral content. Aside from being high in Vitamin C, Cayenne other active ingredients are capsanthine and capsaicin. Its…
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How Your Feet “Snitch” On Your Health The Benefits of Foot Reflexology
Foot massage or foot reflexology has a Chinese origin. It dates back more than 3,000 years ago and is used in the prevention and cure of many health ailments. Some in fact say foot massage dates back to ancient Egyptian times due to archaeological findings in cave drawings in Egypt. The principle of foot massage rests on the premise that…
