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Avocados Have Some Great Uses and Benefits
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
There are many foods that people are not sure about because of the reputation they get. Avocado has gotten a reputation for being very high in fat. While it is true that they have a ...
Food Combining - Help Your Digestive System Do Its Job Easier
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
Digestive problems are very common. Heartburn, gas, and other digestive and bowel problems affect almost everyone. These problems are not only annoying to have, but they are also signs of poor digestion and eating habits. ...
SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms and Home Remedies
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
There are many things that can affect our days and the outlook we have on them. Rude people, unwanted situations, and too much stress can all shape our day and our outlook on it. But ...
Great Ways To Exercise Outside of The Gym
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
Many people feel like if they don't make it to the gym than their whole exercise routine is shot. The truth is, you can miss the gym and still get a good workout elsewhere. Maybe ...
Mental and Physical Benefits of Losing Weight
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
Being heavier may be getting lot of media as being okay, but we all know that it's not healthy for us. Extra weight can cause a lot of problems for us both physically and mentally, ...
6 Benefits of Cold Showers - Why You Should Crank Up The Cold Water
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
If you've ever watched the people in the polar bear club who run into the freezing water for a moment or two, and then run back into the safety of their warm shelter - you ...
Natural Methods For Getting Rid of Heartburn
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
Heartburn is that burning feeling that you get in your stomach or chest that can be not only uncomfortable but painful as well. This occurs when the acid from your stomach backs up into your ...
For Better Health You Need To Stop Ignoring You Body and The Signs it is Giving You
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
So many of us ignore our bodies and what they are trying to tell us when something is not right. We have a pain in our stomach and we write it off as indigestion. We ...
The 5 Most Important Parts of Healthy Eating and a Healthy Diet
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
When you think about healthy eating you think about fresh foods and portion control and while those are big parts of healthy eating there are other things to take into consideration as well. 1. Adequacy ...
Ginger - Health Benefits and Uses
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
Ginger is just as familiar in our kitchen as garlic and has a long reputation of being a medicinal plant. Even the biggest skeptic of plants aiding in health will reach for ginger ale at ...
Natural Remedies to Stimulate the Appetite
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
A loss of appetite may be a sign of poor health - mentally, physically and emotionally. Chronic weight loss, weakness and fatigue are dangerous and often result in malnutrition. This pyramids into a multitude of ...
Using Lavender Essential Oil During Pregnancy
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
Lavender essential oil (Latin name Lavendula angustifolia) is considered the safest of all the essential oils used in aromatherapy. Even so, it is not advisable to use this versatile oil in the first three months ...
How To Improve Your Nervous System Naturally
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
A healthy nervous system is key to a relaxed mind, calm body and overall well-being. If you routinely suffer from anxiety, insomnia, muscle twitches, and/or low appetite, your nervous system may need some support. Let's ...
Are The Aloe Vera Benefits as Good as Is Claimed?
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
You might have glanced at the ingredient label of your shampoo, topical cream, or even facial tissue and noticed one key component- Aloe. Have you ever wondered what makes Aloe so amazing, or so amazingly ...
Friends, Family, Strangers, and Nature - Why They Are All Important To Your Health
By Kari Farmer · 13 years ago
I often talk about looking at health as a whole and part of that 'whole' is preventative measures, nutrition, exercise, and many more non conventional ways to treat ailments in your body. But 'whole' can ...