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Easy all natural homemade toothpaste
One glance down the tooth paste isle can lead to hours of confusion, but oral health care does not need to be complicated. Traditional teeth cleaning recipes included pronounceable ingredients. One...
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All natural essential oil germ spray
Colder weather means more germs are shared through the heating systems. While antibacterial soaps and rubs can decrease the amount of potentially harmful bugs being shared, they are made with harsh...
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Stomach aids from the kitchen
Whether it was over eating or a touch of "stomach flu" there are several easy and inexpensive ways to help both digestion and stomach discomfort that many people already have in the kitchen. Ginger is...
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Homemade bath salts
An invigorating shower is a great way to get the day started, and a hot soak is a great way to wind down and boost the immune system. But commercially prepared bath salts can run upwards of $20...
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Almonds lower LDL cholesterol
Since 3 ½ ounces of almonds contain around 600 calories the calorie conscious might pass over this nutritious little nut. Almonds are important sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and...
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Fast facts about fat
Monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated, trans-fatty acids, omega-6 fats, omega-3 fats, triple caramel mocha kamikaze, fats are everywhere and confusing. But they don't have to be. Everyone has...
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Echinacea and goldenseal strengthen immune system
Both of these North American herbs are traditional remedies among the Native Americans. Echinacea has been shown to boost the production of the body's virus fighting chemical, interferon. Echinacea is...
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Ginger root improves digestion
Ginger has always been the herb of choice for what ails the stomach. The ancient Greek tradition of rolling it in bread as an after dinner digestive aid eventually became gingerbread. Its anti-nausea...
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The Perfect date
Dates should be firm and rich and sweet. Last night I had the perfect date. Fresh or dried, this fruit hails from the Middle East and is truly a nutritional gem. High in fiber and natural sugars, this...
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Avocadoes – the fatty fruit
The Haas avocado, the purple-brown pebbled delight from Guatemala, is one of the few fruits that is high in monounsaturated fats. Studies have shown that by consuming more of the good fats people are...
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Rosemary for remembrance
Historically, rosemary has always been associated with memory. In ancient times it was part of the funeral celebration as a symbol of remembrance. As part of the Greek and Roman “cramming for an exam”...
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Coffee improves mental function and more
For over 400 years the Western world has had a love/hate relationship with the coffee bean. Introduced in the 1600’s from Arabia, it was at first a controlled substance, used only for medicinal...
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Oregano: A spice of life
Oregano is typically associated with Italian and Mediterranean cooking, but it offers so much more than just a zing to pizza. Fresh oregano contains thymol and carvacrol which are high in...
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Chocolate for the heart and soul
Chocolate has long endured the reputation of causing teenage acne and love handles and while chocolate is high in calories; the milk-fat content has been identified as the culprit in facial eruptions....
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