Food Remedies
Un-Vegucated
First, I would like to start with a disclaimer, as it were, that I am not opposed to the choice of an individual to abstain from eating meat and/or dairy. Whether said individual is a vegetarian or vegan by choice or due to dietary necessity is personal and beyond my criticism, nor do I aim more
B12 for Energy and Weight Loss
You may have heard about B12 shots and how they: Improve circulation Increase metabolism Provide energy, particularly in people who are B12 deficient. Well, I am here to tell you that it is all true. I have been consistently taking Vitamin B12 for the last 2 weeks. Adding that in immediately gave me more energy. more
Battling the Stomach Flu / Norovirus this Season
Our kids caught the Norovirus as soon as school started this year. Since then, they’ve had symptoms off and on – diarrhea, vomiting, but no fever. Between that and the few colds and allergy issues, our house can best be described as a viral cesspool. The stomach flu (more properly known as the Norovirus) was more
Traditional Cold & Flu Remedies: Safe and Effective?
No one likes the stuffy nose, headaches, fever and chills, and sore throat that accompany catching the common cold or the latest flu strain. The easiest solution is usually reaching into the cabinet for a favorite cold and flu remedy, masking the pain and providing a little temporary relief. But, are these the best solutions? more
Easy Sugar-free Matcha Ice Cream: Recipe
Matcha Ice Cream can be a treat quite difficult to come by. If you’re someone who’s mindful of what they eat and what goes into their food, the search can be twice as daunting, especially when the craving hits you hard. Being surrounded by store-bought smoothies, cupcakes, and other sugar-filled treats can make you succumb more
The Health Benefits of Growing Ginger
Growing specific herbs such as ginger has many benefits with its stem providing a spice for cooking and medical components.
How Can a Healthy Diet Regime Take Good Care of Your Eye Health?
The high pollution level and extensive exposure to computer screens and televisions can cause serious damage to your eyes in a very short time. The rising number of eye-related issues is clear evidence. It is becoming increasingly important for us to undertake practices that safeguard our eyes against these hazards. Safeguarding Your Eyes For those more
Odd Home Remedies for Headaches that Work!
If you’re constantly reaching for a bottle of pain killers to ease frequent headaches, you may want to consider testing a few home remedies for headaches that I recently discovered. Before I begin, however, it’s important to pinpoint the cause of your frequent headaches. Dehydration, irregular sleep patterns, stress and caffeine withdrawals can all cause more
Is Sugar Toxic, and Does Sugar Cause Depression?
60 Minutes recently aired an episode called, “Is Sugar Toxic?” I was immediately intrigued. I saw some previews of it from Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN during my workout a couple of weekends back and immediately made note of it to watch. I’ve always been curious about sugar and its effects on the body. Specifically, more
Plentils by EnjoyLife Foods
If you have any food allergies or sensitivities, or you just went on a gluten free diet, you’ve probably heard of and tried some of the delicious EnjoyLife Foods products. Since 2007, I’ve been buying and using their goodies, like their chocolate chips and chewy bars. The latest product to be released by EnjoyLife are more
