Meditation can have profound effects on the quality of your life, your happiness, and the way you view stress…
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Even if it’s just for one second. Be in the now and feel every part of the moment
BE ONE
Become in-tune with your body, halt sugar cravings in their tracks, improve digestion, nourish your metabolism, lose weight, and feel vibrant just in time for the sunshine.
Feel Empowered This Summer: Mind Body Makeover
Become in-tune with your body, halt sugar cravings in their tracks, improve digestion, nourish your metabolism, lose weight, and feel vibrant just in time for the sunshine…
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THE LENGTH
The 20 minute power nap is a quick way to "reboot" while 30 minute nap might just increase the drowsiness feeling. A nap just a little longer, between 40-60 minutes could help increase memory.
The Art Of The Nap & Chronotypes
Napping is a very controversial subject with parties supporting both ends of the spectrum. Some people swear by naps while others believe it disrupts their sleeping cycle…
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Artemisia vulgaris
Supports the reproductive system
Magical Mugwort: The Feminine Plant
Mugwort, aka Artemisia vulgaris, an amazing women's herb used to tonify the reproductive system…
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THE CONNECTION
Your mouth really is the window to your health.
Bacteria slowly builds up on the teeth making the gums prone to infection.
Next, the immune system moves in to attack the infection and the gums become inflamed.
If not addressed this can lead to chronic inflammation.
It's More Than Just A Pretty Smile... It's A Window Into Your Health
How long are you brushing? The American Dental Association recommends at least brushing for 2 minutes two or more times a day…
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Camellia sinensis
Black, herbal, white, green, and oolong all come from it but they all require different temperatures
Tea leaf brewing guide for optimal flavor and benefits
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world but do we really know how to optimize the flavor and the nutrients out of each brew? …
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The sun brings life to the planet, and is needed for all life processes. Plants transform sunlight into energy, and, in turn, nourishment for a variety of animals-including us.
Sun Essentials, Soothing Plants, and Clean Sunscreen
You've waited for this gorgeous weather all year long so you could finally get outside and soak up some rays. But is your skin as ready as you are?…
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THE WILD WEST
It's a $5 billion dollar industry and 1 in every 5 Americans are currently taking at least one supplement or vitamin.
A Canadian study that was published last fall found that 1/3 of the herbal supplements tested did not contain ANY of the main herbal ingredients listed on the label.
Navigating The Wild West: How To Buy Quality Supplements
It's a $5 billion dollar industry and 1 in every 5 Americans are currently taking at least one supplement or vitamin…
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PEPPERMINT
(Mentha piperita)
PART USED: leaves
Rosmarinic acid
Plant Monograph: Peppermint & How To Infuse It Into Your Life
The mint family is one of the most useful medicinal and culinary herb families because of it's great taste and healing properties…
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find the balance
Quality nutrition is needed even more when times of stress are high
How To Eat Healthy & Have a Life
I've often pondered this idea because many people think they're mutually exclusive…
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THE ORIGIN
A Baviaran Monk in the 19th century named Father Sebastian Kneipp is considered to be the “Father of Hydrotherapy”. He believed that many imbalances could be cured by water therapy.
The Ancient Hydrotherapy Method Is Still Used Today: Sitz Bath
Well, I guess I should start with "have you ever heard of a sitz bath?"…
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ANCIENT MEDICINE
We are coming back full circle, understanding that by isolating a single chemical within a plant destroys the inherent intelligence of the whole to work in brilliant complexity.
What's The Difference Between A Tincture, Essential Oil, and Infusion?
It's the most ancient form of healing documented… We are coming back full circle, understanding that by isolating a single chemical within a plant destroys the inherent intelligence of the whole to work in brilliant complexity.
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FIGHT IT
Bad breath can come from a lot of sources from eating stinky food (like onions or garlic), to gum disease tooth decay, smoking, and even toxins in the GI tract. Bad breath can be embarrassing for you but even worse for others around you! Try these tips to get rid of it for good.
4 Ways To Fight Bad Breath Naturally
Bad breath can come from a lot of sources from eating stinky food (like onions or garlic), to gum disease, tooth decay, smoking, and even toxins in the gi tract…
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What is real food anymore?
Does it mean natural?
Does it mean organic?
Does it just mean from the earth?
What is Real Food?
What is real food anymore? Does it mean natural? Does it mean organic?…
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ONE WITH THE EARTH
Why stay indoors when you have the forest in your backyard!
Nature is the Best Gym
Okay, so the first part of this hike gets a little vertical but the scenery is amazing...
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choose yourself
To some, smoking a cigarette is more than just a bad habit; it’s a ritual that is used to address many physical and emotional states.
What's Holding You Back? How to Quit Smoking for Good
When was the last time you smelled the subtle floral scents within the air or really tasted your food?…
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You’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 10 percent of the population in the United States will show signs of a declining mood as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop.
You're Not Alone. 10 Ways To Improve Your Mood Naturally
Coming down with a case of the blues? You’re not alone…
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ALL CLEAR
Neti pots irrigate your nasal passages and clear your sinuses
Clear Congestion with a Neti pot
Have you ever had a cold with miserable facial pain or a stuffy nose so bad you have to breathe out of your mouth?…
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EQUINOX
the word equinox means "equal night" where the days and nights are equal. This occurs when the tilt of the Earth relative to the Sun is zero meaning that our planet neither points toward or away from the sun.
Celebrate spring by learning more about the wonderful medicinal plants of the season!
Spring Equinox: celebrating medicinal plants of the season!
What is the spring equinox? the word equinox means "equal night" where the days and nights are equal…
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THE POWER INSIDE
It creates our fuel; they're like mini power factories inside each cell.
How To Increase Your Energy On A Cellular Level: Mitochondrial Health
Do you find yourself fatigued most of the day? Sometimes the cause of fatigue can be due to mitochondrial dysfunction…
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