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Botanical alchemy in a modern world
SEAWATER
Is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids!
Seawater is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids…
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RAINFOREST REMEDIES
After exploring the rainforest with local "bush" doctors and shamans in Central America, I became even more amazed at how brilliantly complex nature is! It seemed that for every local aliment there was always a plant nearby to cure it. Here are some of the local plant favorites.
After exploring the rainforest with local "bush" doctors and shamans in Central America…
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RELAX & REST
Contains antioxidants, including plant pigments like cyanidins, essential oils, such as phenylpropanoids and terpenes, and phenolic compounds, including protocatechuic, ferulic, and caffeic acids
Are you still looking at the clock hours later after trying to go to bed?…
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KEEP IT CLEAN
When focusing on fish oil the goal is to eat fish that contain low levels of mercury.
Are you confused about where to get your fish oils? Should you just simply eat fish... but what about the heavy metals?…
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GOOD NIGHT
B 62 is located on the outside of your heel, below your outer anklebone and is called Calm Sleep.
K6 is located on the inside of the heel below your inner anklebone is called Joyful Sleep.
Is your schedule go, go, go and then hit the pillow? Are you still checking your inbox at 10pm?…
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CLEAN TATTOOS
The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!
In today's society it's now more rare to meet someone without tattoo than with them. The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!
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OUR THOUGHTS HAVE POWER
Every action and intention begins with a thought…
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HISTAMINE FOODS
Limit your intake of histamine releasing foods for the season which includes:
Alcohol
Bananas
Chocolate
Eggs
Canned Fish
Milk
Papayas
Pineapple
Shellfish
Strawberries
Tomatoes
The weather is getting warmer and we all have the urge to frolic in nature but those darn allergies are kicking up! What causes seasonal allergies?…
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
When is comes to douching there seems to be much confusion. Douching is not necessary in most cases because the vagina maintains a self-cleaning environment but there are some cases that it could be beneficial. The answer.... it depends!
That is the question! When is comes to douching there seems to be much confusion…
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CLEAN WATER
Public drinking water may contain more than 700 contaminants!!! including organic chemicals like pesticides, solvents, arsenic, and benzene; inorganic chemicals such as lead, mercury, and nitrates (bad ones) and iron and zinc (good ones) and microbes such as viruses, coliform bacteria, and Giardia and even radioactive compounds like radon.
Water is essential to every function in our body, we can only live days without it. One of the simplest activities to improve health is to DRINK MORE WATER but first you need to know what's in your water…
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THE BARK
Studies have shown that magnolia bark has decreased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pms.
Magnolia bark (Magnolia officialis) has been shown to lower cortisol, the stress hormone. Increased cortisol occurs from chronic stress and is also associated with weight gain…
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BUILD THEM
Eat foods rich in Vitamin K2, Vitamin D, and Calcium. The biological role of vitamin K2 is to help move calcium into the proper areas in your body, such as your bones and teeth. It also helps remove calcium from areas where it shouldn’t be, such as in your arteries and soft tissues. Vitamin D provides improved bone development by helping you absorb calcium and there is new evidence that vitamin K2 directs the calcium to your skeleton, while preventing it from being deposited where you don't want it.
Guess what time it is?! ... Its Osteoporosis awareness month which affects ALL of us gals…
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Mushrooms are simply marvelous. The sizes, shapes, and colors are beautiful and the health benefits are huge. They are a great source of vitamin D, support the body's immune system, and are yummy to cook with.
No, I'm not referring to hallucinogenic mushrooms! I'm talking about the endless benefits of medicinal mushrooms used for healing and optimal living…
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BE PREPARED
Stay hydrated, bring snacks, try herbal face mist, and be sure to get enough sleep
I learned some great tips to stay healthy while traveling…
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TRY IT
What you need:
1 avocado (sliced)
1/2 cup pineapple (sliced)
2 to 3 leaves dinosaur kale
1-inch slice fresh ginger
1/4 cup banana (sliced)
1/2 cup coconut water
1 tablespoon flax seeds
3 mint leaves
Looking for a quick way to get your morning greens? Try the green goddess smoothie…
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THE SLOW LIFE
You don't need to move to a commune in order to get back to the land, there's simple things you can do right now to live a more sustainable life.
You don't need to move to a commune to get back to the land, there's simple things you can do right now to live a more sustainable life…
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SKIN NOURISHING
Papaya is loaded with wonderful antioxidants and enzymes that will exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy vibrant glow
Papaya is loaded with wonderful antioxidants and enzymes that will exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy vibrant glow…
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THE STATS
Did you know that about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV! About 14 million people become newly infected each year. HPV is so common that most sexually-active men and women will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives.
Did you know that about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV! About 14 million people become newly infected each year…
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ANCIENT RESPONSE
Whether you realize it or not, stress plays a huge role in your health! The stresses in life have changed dramatically over the centuries but our response still remains the same.
RECIPE
Pickled Red Onion
DIY pickled foods is a great way to add some flavor to a meal while promoting healthy gut bacteria…
Read MoreMEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund. Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more