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Fall is approaching which can only mean one thing – it’s back to school season and time to get back into an everyday routine. With that, comes one of the biggest headaches most parents have- germs coming home with their kids. Whether it’s kids not realizing to cover their mouths when they cough or…
Are you overly conscious of your weight? Have you been considering following a crash diet that will help you lose weight quickly? You should be warned that crash diets may have short-term benefits, but they have long-term negative consequences. They will ensure that you lose the extra pounds swiftly, but you are likely to…
By Leslie Vandever You have arthritis. It hurts to move. In fact, sometimes it hurts so much that the very idea of exercise, even though you know it’s healthy sounds counterintuitive and even downright crazy. Everyone knows that pain is the body’s way of letting us know that something’s wrong, so it only makes sense…
The decision to lose weight can be quite the dilemma. On one hand, I fully believe that losing weight is NOT the be all, end all of health. There are many factors that determine whether or not we are healthy. You can read about my thoughts on weight as it relates to health here….
We all know eating whole, minimally processed foods provides the most readily absorbed nutrients for our bodies. We know finding the words “whole grain,” “low- sodium,” and “100% fruit juice” on labels is an indicator the food is a healthier option than others. We do our best to feed our families and ourselves food that will do more than…
What do picture when you think of peppermint? Candy canes and other Christmastime candies and desserts probably make the list. Well, just like the extract, peppermint essential oil is known for it’s smell that resembles those holiday treats. It has a refreshing and invigorating scent that is beloved by many. Along with it’s scent, peppermint…
Have you ever paused to ask this one simply but seemingly important question: what creates happiness in our lives? It’s an interesting question to think upon, as is this—have you ever noticed how much happier children are as compared to adults? As we grow up we seem to lose that innate ability for joy in…
Tis’ the season to bake, which means it’s time to stock up on essential holiday spices. When doing so this season, why not shop for bulk herbs and spices at your favorite grocery store to save money, while also helping out the environment. Save Money Buying Bulk Herbs and Spices Buying spices from the bulk…
Learning how to make herbal tinctures may seem daunting at first but really is a very simple process. Any aspiring herbalist should learn to make them as soon as possible as they are a valuable way to store and utilize various herbs and come in quite handy in the home apothecary. An herbal tincture is…
Yoga is one of my favorite ways to exercise. However, I remember when I first started and became frustrated at the annoyances and discomforts of being plus size and doing yoga. I understand just how daunting it can be to begin an exercise routine. Sometimes it’s not as simple as deciding to be more active….