Archive for October, 2008

Pillows of Lavender – A Review

Since I have been talking about Natural Remedies, I found it fitting to review the wonderful products made by Pillows of Lavender.
Lavendar as an essential oil is used for stress, insomnia and headaches.  I have used lavendar scents in my home for many years and used the lotions on my infants when providing massages.  They [...]

Add A Little Spice To Your Health

Did you know that better health may be found right in your kitchen cabinet or garden? It’s true! If you enjoy spices such as sage, rosemary, cloves and cinnamon you are actually on the road to better health.
A recent study that was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, there are several spices and [...]

Natural Remedies for Headaches

Many tension headaches are caused by anxiety, nervous tension, eyestrain, tight muscles in the shoulder and neck area and poor posture.  Migraine headaches have been found to be caused by the expansion of blood vessels in the head.  Headaches can also be caused by colds and the flu as well as allergies, digestive problems and [...]

Natural Remedies and Depression

Many people suffer from this condition and many still will turn to prescription or herbal antidepressants at the first sign  of feeling down.  However, feelings are important messages from your body and mind and you must be attuned to them.  It is better to notice the message and take the appropriate steps to restore balance [...]

Natural Remedies

Many people are interested in the natural and holistic method to help aid in ailments. Did you know that there are natural remedies for everyday problems as well. There are natural remedies for health conditions, skin conditions, as well as for pet care and your home and garden.
I will be starting this [...]

12 Organic Foods to Include in Your Diet

12 Organic Foods to Include in Your Diet

There are many advantages to consuming organic foods. Not only do you reap the health benefits from eating organic fruits and vegetables but you do not have the worry of exposing yourself to potentially harmful chemicals from pesticides and artificial fertilizers.
When purchasing organic produce be sure to add some of the following to your [...]

Do You Read Nutrition Labels?

Do You Read Nutrition Labels?

Do you read nutrition labels? If you can’t pronounce the name of an ingredient, do you really want your child to eat it? Some words, even if you can pronounce them are intentionally designed to confuse. For instance, any word ending in “ose” is a sugar.
It can be very challenging to get your children to [...]

Are Cravings Controllable?

Are Cravings Controllable?

There are times that we crave certain food items and those are signs that our bodies are giving us….for example, you may crave peanuts… your body is probably needing more protein.
Being a vegetarian, it is difficult to get all the daily requirements so when my body is craving a certain food product I try to [...]

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