Parents know the importance of sleep for their children, but somehow most adults stop considering sleep to be a main priority for their own health. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and ignoring a problem with insomnia or irregular sleeping patterns can increase your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, and depression (1)!… View Article
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It’s safe to say that smooth skin, easy hair removal, thicker lashes and fuller eye brows are on the wish list of most women. Unfortunately, not only are the conventional products often expensive, but they can also involve rubbing synthetic chemicals onto your skin. These chemicals then get absorbed into the bloodstream and have been linked to… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Axe. Wearing nail polish can be a great way to maintain good-looking toenails and fingernails. And who doesn’t love a relaxing manicure and pedicure? But if you choose to wear nail polish, consider the chemicals that come with it, especially the common chemicals used… View Article
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Your metabolism is one of the most important functions in your body because it turns food into energy, contributes to cellular processes, helps manufacture important proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, and eliminates waste from your body. If your metabolism dysfunctions or slows down, your health will suffer. Fortunately, it’s in your hands to help… View Article
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Your metabolism is one of the most important functions in your body because it turns food into energy, contributes to cellular processes, helps manufacture important proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, and eliminates waste from your body. If your metabolism dysfunctions or slows down, your health will suffer. Fortunately, it’s in your hands to help… View Article
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If you’ve ever had a nagging cold, relentless migraines, or acne that just won’t go away, chances are you’ve tried every drug, cream, and medicine on the market. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have both known and unknown side effects, such as a damaged stomach lining or making you drowsy, that effect our future health and… View Article
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Rubbing alcohol is one of the most useful substances that you should always have in your home. You can use rubbing alcohol to dissolve other substances, improve your personal care and health, fix your damaged clothes and accessories, clean your home, and manage your garden. Take Care Of Clothes And Accessories 1. Remove Ink Stains… View Article
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The world of alternative medicine is filled with amazing natural remedies for illnesses and maladies ranging from the common cold to migraines, to even chronic diseases like arthritis or Crohn’s. Amongst all the herbs and spices, one of the most highly regarded natural remedies is ginger root. While it is very good remedy for many… View Article
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This amazing guest post was written by Holly Bertone, PMP, and CEO of Pink Fortitude! You can check out their website here! Just when you think there is nothing worse than dry winter skin, summer happens. Summertime creates its own share of issues for your skin such as bug bites, stings, heat rashes, sunburn, and… View Article
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This amazing post was written by Jenn Ryan, a freelance writer, and editor who’s passionate about natural health, fitness, gluten-free, and animals. You can read more of her work at thegreenwritingdesk.com. There are many reasons the body stores fluid, especially in your legs and ankles. If you’ve ever been on a really long airplane flight,… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. This whipped sunscreen moisturizes skin while protecting it from the sun by using the natural SPF in zinc oxide for a toxin-free sunscreen. Zinc oxide is a treasure in the cosmetic world for its plethora of uses, from diaper rash cream to providing the… View Article
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Ticks present a serious health threat to North Americans. They can transmit dangerous, debilitating, and life-altering diseases that should never be brushed aside or thought of as only a casual threat. Diseases such as Lyme Disease or Powassan Disease , when administered through a tick bite, can be passed into your body within 24 hours, or… View Article
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Smelling herbal essential oils or incense can relax and de-stress you, but burning bay leaves can also reduce feelings of anxiety. Bay leaves owe their health benefits to have three compounds: pinene, cineol, and linalool. These compounds have anti-anxiety properties that can help you relax when you burn and inhale their aroma. How Bay Leaves… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Mercola. Frankincense has a significant meaning in Christianity, and is believed to be one of the gifts offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. Today, this fragrant resin is transformed into an essential oil that’s valued not only in religious practice,… View Article
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This fantastic article was written by Sophie Addison, a popular blogger and skincare expert. We encourage you to check her out on Facebook, and Pinterest. DIY Anti-Itch Cream for Mosquito and Bug Bites / Homemade ‘Cortisone’ Cream Summer, everyone’s favorite season, but with summer, there also come bug bites. Somehow, it seems impossible to avoid… View Article
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People have been growing and using plants since the beginning of time, and for good reason! Nearly all of the vitamins and minerals we need in our diets to thrive and be healthy, happy people come from plants. Beyond just nutritional value, however, there are thousands of types of plants that have a more medicinal… View Article
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Peppermint oil is one of the most widely used essential oils, found in everything from candy canes, to chewing gum, to toothpaste. Beyond its good smell and unique, refreshing taste, however, peppermint essential oil has a number of benefits for your health. While some of these uses you may already know, there are many uses… View Article
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Every morning, after enjoying a hot cup of coffee, most of us toss our used coffee grounds in the compost or garbage without giving them a second thought. Or perhaps you bought a different brand of coffee that turned out to have an underwhelming flavor and is now sitting stale at the back of your pantry…. View Article
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Herbs have many amazing healing properties and one of their most fascinating qualities is their potential ability to affect your hormones in a positive way. Five of the herbs that are of special interest to hormonal health and hormone balancing are: thyme, holy basil, clary sage, sandalwood, and myrtle. What do we mean when we… View Article
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Peppermint, or Mentha piperita, has a long, rich, and interesting history. As a hybrid of two other herbs, spearmint and watermint, its peppery nature is what makes this herb unique. The plant grows in moist areas all throughout North America and Europe but is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean.[1] Historically, peppermint was used in… View Article
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