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…
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Eating Your Way to Self-Care Healthy Foods, Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies...
The past two years have left plenty of us concerned about our mental health as we burrowed down in our homes and avoided social interaction due to the current social and economic climate. (Unfortunately, in some regions of the world, this is still a present reality.) One way to embrace our self care is to properly consume foods that are…
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Herbs & Spices: Stinging Nettle for Small Intestines, Bladder & Lungs (L.) Urtica dioica
PHYLOGENETIC INFORMATION: Phylum: Angiosperm Class: Eudicot Family: Urticaceae Genus: Urtica Species: Urtica dioica Common Names: Nettle, Common Nettle, Nettle Leaf A flowering plant, Urtica dioica, better known as Stinging Nettle (or Nettle), falls within the Urticaceae family, the Urtica genus, and the dioica species. U. dioica consists of 45 genera and 550 species worldwide with only six genera in North…
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Astragalus for Long-Term Immune Support (L.) A. propinquus / A. membranaceus / A. mongholicus / Phaca membranacea
PHYLOGENETIC INFORMATION: Phylum: Angiosperm Class: Eudicot Family: Fabaceae Genus: Astragalus L. Species: A. propinquus (syn. A. membranaceus), A. mongholicus (syn. Phaca membranacea) Common Names: Astragalus [root], Radix Astragali/Astragali Radix, milk vetch, membranous milk vetch, Chinese milk vetch, Mongolian milk vetch, Bok kay Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Huang qi Astragalus membranaceous is a flowering plant within the vastly popular category of…
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(Advice) Anxiety Got You Down?!? 8 Quick Tips to Reduce Anxiety, Worry, & Stress
How do you know that you are suffering from anxiety? Sometimes when confronted with an overwhelming or long-term event or task, people can unknowingly manifest fear and anxiety which plays out through their physical bodies. On a small scale, symptoms could be as simple as excessive sweating. Or worse, you could find yourself suddenly doubled over in pain due to a…
