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22Sep

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Diet, Wellness

Science Says That These 5 Foods Can Calm Anxiety

In a world that is increasingly moving faster and faster, stress and anxiety are unfortunately a daily struggle for many people. We’re all familiar with the idea of ‘comfort food’ but the truth is that refined, sugary and fatty foods may actually make you feel worse when you are already feeling low. Instead, try munching on some of these foods that have been proven to calm anxiety. 1. Blueberries - rich source of antioxidants and Vitamin C that reduces the stress hormone cortisol 2. Spinach - high in magnesium, which helps you to feel calmer 3. Turkey - contains tryptophan, an amino acid that prompts your brain to release serotonin – a chemical that makes you feel good, has a calming affect and even gets you ready to sleep. 4. Probiotics - Recent studies have shown that there i...

21Sep

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Remedies, Wellness

Could a cup of COFFEE help protect you from going BLIND?

Scientists have discovered that a daily espresso, teamed with a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, has a protective effect on the eyes. They found that coffee consumption can help ward off age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in the elderly. New research has found, for the first time, that those who enjoyed a “Mediterranean” diet rich in fruit and fish, teamed with a strong coffee, were less likely to suffer eye problems. Researchers studied a Portuguese population to see whether sticking to the diet affected people’s risk of AMD. Their findings revealed a significant reduction in risk in those who ate a Mediterranean diet, particularly among those who consumed more fruit and caffeine. The researchers opted to look at caffeine becau...

20Sep

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Diet, Wellness

5 Essential Super food Spices – Cupboard Must haves!

While spices can help add that final flavor accent to your favorite dish, they can also aid in overall health, recovery, and even weight loss. What we don’t think of is the fact that spices have loads of antioxidants and should be incorporated into your daily diet for various and very powerful health benefits. Let's round up the Top 5: Cinnamon - has one of the highest levels of antioxidants of any spice. Because it stabilizes blood sugar levels, it’s very effective for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes Cardamom - This sweet spice helps with toxins in the body, specifically eliminating the toxins while at the same time improving digestion, curing dental diseases and helps kill of colon cancer cells. It can also kill the bacteria that causes ulcers. Garlic - the sulfur compo...

14Sep

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Botanicals

How Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Help Cancer Survivors

RiverBend Cancer Services in South Bend offers several programs and support services to those with cancer and survivors, most of which are free. Kris Losch, one of the teachers that offer Living Well with Cancer Educational Series and is a certified aromatherapist talked about how these oils can help fight off fatigue, headaches, other pain, anxiety, and depression. These are things that tend to come up during cancer treatment. Losch’s mom is currently going through cancer treatment so she has some first-hand knowledge. "For the most part, she uses our headache relief oil. Right now, she is using a hair stimulant oil blend that created for her and some lip support because she is having some mouth sores. The pain relief has been real, really great for her and definitely happy,” say...

13Sep

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Remedies, Wellness

34 Amazing Wheatgrass Benefits for Health, Hair and Beauty (Backed by Science!)

Wheatgrass boasts some impressive nutritional stats. One ounce of wheatgrass contains: 120 calories 8 grams of dietary fiber 240% of the RDA of vitamin A 93% of the RDA of vitamin C 356% of the RDA of iron 12% of the RDA of calcium 8 grams of protein Unlike any other health food, here are 34 reasons 1. Treat Skin Diseases 2. Lose Weight 3. Reduce Food Cravings 4. Detox Your Cells 5. Improve Immunity 6. Stimulate Circulation 7. Improve Digestion 8. Treat Arthritis 9. Reduce Fatigue 10. Get Rid of Body Odor 11. Treat Skin Wounds 12. Prevent Tooth Decay 13. Cleanse the Liver 14. Treat Sunburn 15. Stabilize Lipid Levels 16. Clear Sinus Congestion 17. Get Rid of Acne 18. Prevent Cancer 19. Fight the Common Cold 20. Treat a Hangover 21. Improve the Mood 22. De...

8Sep

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Diet, Wellness

Black Currant Seed Oil – Immunosystem Booster!

In berry form, black currant has been used for a range of conditions from Alzheimer’s disease and upper respiratory tract infections to muscle fatigue and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The dried leaf of black currants, when taken orally, also addresses several medical problems, including arthritis, gout, rheumatism, diarrhea, colic, hepatitis, liver ailments, convulsions, and inflammatory disorders of the mouth and throat. Additionally, black currant dried leaf can relieve coughs, colds and whooping cough; purify urine and promote larger output; and treat bladder stones. The leaf makes a good cleansing tea as well. For insect bites or minor wounds, black currant leaf applied topically can soothe the skin, according to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Significant res...

8Sep

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Diet, Remedies

Curcumin for Anti-Cancer and Other Profound Benefits

Curcumin is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is found in the spice turmeric. The two words are sometimes used interchangeably, but the technical difference between the two is that turmeric is the yellowish powder used to flavor foods, while curcumin is a chemical contained within turmeric. In Indian and Asian cultures, turmeric and curcumin have a long history of use as a traditional herbal medicine. Western medicine is beginning to study the potential of turmeric in treating diseases such as arthritis, cancer, and diabetes. Studies have shown curcumin helps prevent several forms of cancer including breast, lung, stomach, liver and colon. It stops development of cancer by interfering with the cellular signaling aspects of this chronic disease. Interestingly, my research u...

2Sep

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Diet

Tiger Nuts: The New Superfood You Need to Try Now

What are Tiger Nuts? These are coconut-flavored, nutrient-packed, marble-size tubers—small, wrinkled root vegetables that hail from Northern Africa and the Mediterranean. This ancient superfood comprised up to 80 percent of our Paleo ancestors’ diet around 2 million years ago, and now it’s beginning to hit the shelves of Whole Foods Market and other natural food stores, edging out almonds and cashews as granola’s dynamic new best friend. The ideal alternative for those who suffer nut allergies, tiger nuts—related only to tigers by the stripes on their outer skins—are high in prebiotic fiber (so they’re great for the gut), low in calories and fat, and count as a great source of potassium, iron, vitamin E, and unsaturated fatty acids. One will find peeled and unpeeled versions; think o...

29Aug

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Diet

The Thyroid Diet: 6 Ways to Heal Thyroid with Food

1.) Seaweeds - the numero uno food for iodine deficiency. They offer the broadest range of nutrients, containing virtually all the minerals found in the ocean, which are also essential for the human body. Seaweeds like kelp, nori and kombu can play a major role in supporting thyroid function. 2.) Protein - include eggs, nuts, seeds, fish and legumes in your diet as protein transports the thyroid hormone to all your tissues 3.) Avoid Goitrogens like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, etc. - They have chemical substances that intervene with iodine absorption. 4.) Feed your gut with probiotics or good gut ecology. 5.) Eat naturally healthy fats like ghee, nuts, full fat cheese, butter, coconut oil /milk, flaxseeds, chai seeds and oily fish like salmon as they are great for producing ...

28Aug

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Botanicals, Remedies

Featuring: The All-Natural Cleopatra’s Beauty Regimen You Should Try!

You Could Lose Weight Just By Smelling This Amazing Biblical Food. As stated in Psalms 23:5: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health found that skin absorbs an incredible 64 percent of chemicals found in drinking water. Other studies have found that the face is several times more permeable than broad body surfaces. Underarms absorb 100 percent of the chemicals that they are exposed to. Fragrance also has a 100 percent absorption rate. This is actually good news when the fragrance that one is inhaling is that of olive oil. Studies from Technische Universität München (TUM) under Professor Peter Schieberle and at the University of Vienna under Professor Veronika Somoza found that consu...