Every day, we get questions about the many uses of Coconut Oil. Today, let’s explore at least 10 ways coconut oil can be used as part of your daily beauty regime. Dry Hands. Not to be used as an on the go moisturizer but definitely at home, coconut oilcan work wonders on your dry hands. Keep a jar by the kitchen and bathroom sink. Use it after doing the dishes or before heading to bed. Cheekbone Highlighter. Nothing brightens up a tired face like a little highlighter, but you don’t need store bought products to achieve the same effect. Simply sweep a…
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Natural Treatment of Headaches We have all experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Headaches affect about 46% of the adult population globally. They range from mildly annoying to severely disabling. The good news is that less than 1% of them are life threatening. However, even though your headache is not life threatening, it can still threaten your daily lifestyle. If you suffer headaches, you likely have tension headaches or migraines, or possibly both. There are many different types of headaches, though the two most common, tension headaches and migraines, will be discussed and how integrative care can vastly improve…
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What are Leaky Guts? The bacteria in our guts start growing inside our intestines when we’re born, the mix of bacteria is pretty much determined by what we eat (breast or bottle makes a difference) and who we live with, pets included. Based on the numbers, you are 10% human, 90% bacteria. We have several hundred microbial species in our intestines. This microbe population is estimated to be at about 100 trillion and weighs about two pounds. Let’s take a look at how they impact us: Good bacteria are related to diet. Having them improves digestion and absorption of food and enhances our…
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Here is a wonderful blog that I found written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, that I wanted to share with you all. This is truly amazing health information regarding the top 10 most infamous myths that people believe to be true in relation to their health that everyone should know. Please share with your friends and family. There’s no shortage of health myths out there, but I believe the truth is slowly but surely starting to seep out there and get a larger audience. For example, two recent articles actually hit the nail right on the head in terms of good nutrition…
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In today’s modern world, CHRONIC stress keeps us wallowing in a corrosive bath of hormones. Although stress is a natural response to acute danger, fight, or flight, chronic stress means we’re unable to turn that response off. After a while, the stress response is MORE damaging than the ACTUAL stressor. Sometimes, we don’t even realize we’ve triggered the stress response but that’s exactly what happens when we worry. What Happens to Our Bodies When We’re Stressed? Cell repair and regeneration shuts down – after all, your body perceives you’re in danger and its goal is to enable you to fight or flight All unnecessary systems…
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What Is Fish Oil? Fish oil is a rich source of the two essential omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). It is found in the fatty tissues of cold water, oily fish. It is also available in supplement form for those of us who eat little or no fish, as well as, for those of us who do. Why Fish Oil Is Necessary? Both omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids, which means the body cannot make them, you must get them from your diet. For most of human history, these fatty acids were present in the diet in roughly equal amounts.…
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Are you looking for some delicious and healthy organic snacks that are easy to prepare? Check some of the healthy organic snacks that you can do for yourself. All these healthy organic snacks are very outside tasting great, very healthy for you. Veggie sticks – a simple, obvious choice frequently overlooked for its very simplicity. It’s easy to chop up carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini or squash, broccoli, cauliflower, etc., you get the idea. Just pick your favorites, keep it seasonal and organic as much as possible. Hummus – a great accompaniment for your veggies, providing you with…
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Here we will discuss how to avoid junk food and instead eat healthy and tasty food and that is much better for your health. On a daily basis, we’re all exposed to common office foods found in break rooms or at a co-worker’s desk such as junk food that scream out our names. They really don’t qualify as food as they’re typically chock full of additives that our bodies don’t recognize and we surely can’t pronounce. One of the best things in getting a healthier you, is actually to ASAP you possibly can to ditch all premade foods including your…
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To have a healthy brain, it requires certain nutrients to keep it healthy. We’ve all heard the saying, with age comes wisdom. But aging doesn’t only increase wisdom, it also declines memory. As we grow older, we might start noticing we forget where we’ve placed certain items like our keys or phone. Brain aging is normal; it ages along with our physical appearance. But you can minimize brain aging. Here are the best ways to minimize brain aging cognition decline Be physically active - Exercising benefits not only your physical health but also your brain health. Keep socially and intellectually active…
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It’s estimated 94% of us have cereal in the cabinet, Cereal was one of the first processed foods, making life easier for Americans (and now for people all over the world). Cereal requires no cooking, no skills, and it’s just about as easy as you can get. Quick and easy isn’t always best. Millions of dollars are spent on advertising cereal every year, and while most of it aggressively targets children, they heavily advertise to adults as well. It’s all done to make us believe that we don’t have time prepare real food and that vitamin-fortified creations will give us the energy we need to…
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