In this herbs and spices spotlight, we’ll explore the popular “king of spices” – black pepper also known as black peppercorn, pepper, and piper. Derived from an Indian name, its “genus name comes from the Latin name from the Greek word peperi” (missouribotanicalgarden.org). Furthermore, “the word pepper comes from the Sanskrit pippali, meaning “berry” (Franklin, 2o19). Per the Healing Spices Handbook by Barbara Grogan…
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(VIDEO) Introduction to Holistic Wellness… An Overview of the 8 Pillars of Wellness
Medically speaking, holistic is defined as “treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease,” whereas, “the quality or state of being in good health” Simply put, holistic wellness (or holistic health) looks at the whole person – mind, body, and soul/spirit. Traditional medicine looks at the physical body…
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St. John’s Wort for Depression (L.) Hypericum perforatum
…Useful for people who are in the dark, living a shadow life. It opens the emotional windows and lets the sunlight in.” ~David Winston, Adaptogens (2nd ed.) In this herb spotlight, we will explore the popular herb, St. John’s Wort. Its herbal actions include but are not certainly limited to serving as a nervine, especially since it is trophorestorative to…
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Keeping the “GoodFellas” at their Healthiest! June is Men's Health Awareness Month
Of course, everyone knows that Father’s Day falls in June, but did you also know that June is Men’s Health Month, which is traceable back to 1994 when then-president Bill Clinton signed a bill establishing National Men’s Health Week. It fell during the week of Father’s Day. Do we even need to ask why such is even needed? For one, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…
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Help Me! I’m Gaining Weight Instead of Losing It! 3 Holistic Areas to Focus on...
As we get older, we tend to slowly but surely recognize how much our bodies change. Once too much change has occurred, we find ourselves quickly longing for yesteryear when we could eat just about anything we wanted and stayed skinny (or at least within our ideal pants or dress size). So, what’s happened? What you might not consider is…
- Addictions, Diet & Nutrition, Emotional Eating, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Human Body (Functionality), Illnesses
SUGAR: The Sweetest Danger Accessible to All The Hows & Whys for Reducing Your Sugar Intake
It’s probably safe to say that well over 80% of the products found on the shelves of your favorite grocery store contain sugar in some form of fashion. Pick a store and go down any aisle, and I challenge you to find items that DON’T contain sugar. What’s crazy is that you can’t rely on what the front of the…
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A Month of Honoring Him… Gift Ideas for Your Father, Husband/Lover, Son or Male BFF
Whether it’s your father, husband/lover, son, or BMF (best male friend), most of us have at least one significant male figure in our lives that is our true supporter of us and our endeavors. So, often the guys are forgotten about until their birthday, Father’s Day, and/or Christmas rolls around. Actually, the month of June doesn’t just contain Father’s Day,…
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Confessions of a Mtn Dew® Addict How to Overcome Caffeine Addiction
For nearly a decade, I’ve been an avid Mountain Dew drinker. Unlike many, I’ve never been a coffee drink – EVER!!! Sodas have always been my go-to drink of choice. Even during my pregnancy, I wasn’t satisfied with the doctor’s response regarding how much Mtn Dew® I could consume. Surely, she was lying. Nevertheless, I tried to keep myself on…
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No Slouching Allowed… May is Correct Your Posture Month
As a child, you heard someone whether your mom or a schoolteacher say those infamous words: “Sit up straight! Stop slouching!” Well, there’s a whole month dedicated to helping you be mindful of your posture. Well, this month on the Divinely Preserved Healer blog, we are bringing awareness to how we sit and how poor posture ultimately affects our quality…
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Yoga at Home? (Part 3) The Top 4 Tools & Props You'll Want/Need
Now that we’ve secured a sacred space in your home, and decided on your preferred yoga style, teacher, and platform or studio, now it’s time to ensure that you have the right yoga gear. This article will highlight common yoga tools and props you’ll need for effective home practice. Of course, you don’t have to buy these items but it’s…
