Do you ever get confused about the definitions of the various types of vegetarians? Well, here is a little explanation about the various definitions having to do with eating a more plant-based diet. The mainstream vegetarian is the ovo-lacto vegetarian, who avoids all animal products that require the slaughtering of an animal. In addition to […]
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Aug
Aug
Eating a well balanced diet is always a good choice for new moms. But many new moms wonder how breastfeeding will affect their child and their diet. You probably don’t need to make any major changes to what you eat or drink when you’re nursing, though there are a few important considerations to keep in […]
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Aug
Aug
Copper is a natural element in our world. It was used by ancient Egyptians for sterilizing drinking water, and also for sterilizing chest wounds. Greeks, Romans, and Aztecs used copper compounds to make drinking glasses, cookware, and tongue scrapers, and also to treat burns, headaches, ear infections, and many other things. I have always used […]
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Jul
Jul
Many people today go on diet after diet, in an attempt to lose unwanted pounds. I personally know several people who are always dieting. What if you could lose weight easily and without a huge monetary investment? Well, here is a method that just might work for you. Drinking plentiful amounts of water can actually […]
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Jul
Jul
I feel closer to God in my garden than anywhere else on earth. I consider it our sacred job to support and protect the precious soil and creatures that live here. Butterflies and frogs are indicator species that show how healthy our environment is. If our environment lacks these species, then we need to make […]
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Jun
Jun
Fresh produce is part of this healthy eating plan and lifestyle. Storing it properly is important. We go to the store and buy delicious-looking food. But then we get home and end up storing it improperly, or we get busy and forget about it. Then we find our refrigerator having the aroma of over-ripe or […]
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Jun
Jun
Some of you may know that I was diagnosed with scoliosis about 35 years ago. I never really wanted to address it, and I tried to ignore it for a long time. I continually struggled with my arms becoming numb, and I would get a backache so severe that I would have to go lie […]
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Jun
Jun
I love fresh fruit and especially cherries. Fresh cherries are only available for a limited time during the year. Even though the harvest last for 4 months, there are peaks in the season. The California cherries peak at the end of May/beginning of June. The Washington cherries peak in early July. Cherries contain vitamin C, carotenoids, […]
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Jun
Jun
Water is the elixir of life! Water is a key ingredient for our health and well-being because our bodies are 66–72% water. Blood uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of the body. In this article I’m going t expand on the best waters for your health, as well as details […]
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Jun
Jun
Statistics show that 1 in 7 men will get prostate cancer. But there is new research that shows natural ways to reverse or prevent prostate cancer! Prostate Cancer and Erectile disfunction (ED), can both be addressed naturally with lifestyle and diet, which is much less extreme than surgery or drugs, and much more effective in […]