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Frankincense – Ancient Herb with Many Curative Properties
Although an ancient herb, frankincense has been used for centuries up until today for the respiratory system, immune system, nervous system and in skin care products. This powerful antiseptic grows wild throughout north-east Africa and is shipped all over the world. Herbalists and doctors in the East and West have used its curative properties for…
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Health News: Eating Greens & Fruits Turns Off Heart Disease Gene
Source ABC News Article written by KIM CAROLLO Eating a healthy amount of greens could have an effect on genes linked to heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster and McGill universities found that eating fruits and vegetables may actually change a gene variant, called 9p21, that is one of the…
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Make Your Own Coconut Kefir – A Great Cultured Food for Digestion
I am working on an article about Autism and how there is a tremendous link between gut health and autism. Here is a great way to increase the good flora in your digestive track and its something you can make at home in minutes. Below is an article from Body Ecology that explains just how…
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This Chemical Ingredient in Nail Polish, Toys, Soaps and Hair Care Products Must be Avoided
Author: Danna Norek Written for: Natural News “Phthalates are chemicals that can cause damage when absorbed or otherwise ingested into the human body. They are commonly used as an inexpensive chemical ingredient in several consumer goods. Phthalates are mostly used as a “plasticizing” agent to help keep materials cohesive. They are often used to make…
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Reduce Toxic Exposure when Cleaning each Room of your Home with these Safe Alternatives.
Room-by-Room Chart for Reducing Exposure Source: http://www.womensvoices.org Room Reduce Your Usage & Alternatives Kitchen Reduce: If you practice good food safety, wash your hands (especially after handing raw meat), and do not leave cooked food on counters for longer than two hours, daily disinfection at home is simply unnecessary. Alternatives: To clean your sinks and…
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Cancer in a Bottle – Learn to Read Labels and Avoid these Toxic Chemicals
Know the ingredients in your personal care products. A fantastic Guide by EWG (Environmental Working Group) Source: http://www.ewg.org/ Better products are truthful in their marketing claims and free of potentially worrisome ingredients. Some products might make claims like “gentle” or “natural,” but since the government does not require safety testing, personal care product manufacturers can…
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Organic Baby Stealing Green Smoothie Very Cute
This morning I was feeling a little bit under the weather so my hubby made an organic green smoothie for us and handed me one in a large 20-ounce glass. Our little one was bouncing on my lap and lunged for my smoothie almost toppling it over. People think I lie when I tell them…
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Hear Dr Oz Discuss Coconut Oil's Super Powers – Don't Miss this Insighful Video
I have been writing about coconut oil for a long time. We have used organic raw extra virgin coconut oil for everything from chicken, to beauty treatments and in smoothies. I have also witnessed its amazing qualities for sustained weight loss. But now the medical community is finally jumping on the bandwagon and talking about…
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Inexpensive DIY Herbal Face Masks
If you have normal to dry skin and keep it cleansed and toned regularly, you need only occasionally use face masks for deeper cleansing and conditioning. If your skin is particularly oily you could use a face mask about once a week to tone the skin, particularly after steaming the face. When you have chosen…
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Got Cayenne? Find Out why You Should Always Have it on Hand
Cayenne is one of those herbs that I try to never leave home without. I carry a very potent extract in my purse that packs a mild 30,000 Scoville heat units. This miracle herb is useful to promote circulation, stop an asthma attack, alleviate a sore throat, aid digestion, regulate blood pressure and stop…
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Do This Now & Protect Your Body from Toxic Chemicals
It is a terrible fact that we live in a world where pesticides are sprayed freely over all our lawns, crops, and plants. Our children are exposed to thousands of these chemicals just by playing on grass that has been treated with pesticides. Even babies in the womb are exposed to these deadly chemicals and…
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