Honey is such a great aid in many ailments including soothing a cough. With its rich antioxidant properties it is a wonderful immunity booster. Honey naturally has antiviral and antibacterial capabilities. A recent Penn State study found honey more effective than an over the counter commonly prescribed drug dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Honey can soothe throat…
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Healing Properties of Cinnamon
Cinnamon – An amazing healing food Cinnamon has sweet woody notes of bright spice. This spice has also been touted as an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon named Cinnamomum cassia, is a heavy and rich, spicy, cousin Ceylon cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon a day has been found to regulate blood sugar levels, according to…
Healing Benefits of Dark Chocolate
One of the healthiest and most potent antioxidant rich food is dark chocolate. Chocolate has been known to improve heart health. A 2007 report in The Journal of the American Medical Association study showed that procyanidins and epicatechins, which are the flavanols in cocoa, can improve heart health by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. It…
Healing Properties of Cayenne
Cayenne Pepper is a wonderful fiery spice that grows on a plant much like other fruits and vegetables. Once the are matured the Cayenne Pepper is picked and prepared to be eaten. The Pepper is eaten both raw in foods like salsa and other spicy mexican dishes, as well as dried and ground. Ground Cayenne…
Pumpkin Pie Raw Sugar Scrub
Pumpkin Pie Raw Sugar Scrub Time: 5 Minutes Servings: 1 cup 4 Ingredient RecipeVegan & Vegetarian product Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Raw Pumpkin Pureed1/2 Cup Raw Sugar 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice Directions: Puree fresh raw pumpkin. Raw pumpkin is ideal as their are amazing enzymes, vitamins and minerals. You…
Relieving Anxiety with Chamomile
Chamomile If you find yourself feeling a bit anxious you may want to consider chamomile tea. It has wonderful calming properties and works wonders very quickly. Chamomile has some incredible compounds called Matricaria recutita which bind to the brain receptors to create a calm effect. Many are now taking standardized supplement of apigenin (1.2%) which…
HEMP SEED – An amazing healing food with Anti-Inflammatory Omegas.
Hemp Seed Healing abilities of Hemp seed: This incredible Cannabis sativa plant is filled with a wealth of healthy nutrients. While you won’t get any type of high from this plant it is power packed with nutrition. Hemp seeds have a perfect omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio, which is ideal for anti-inflammatory properties. These…
Natural Cold Remedy – Exploring Echinacea
Credit: Getty Images Echinacea The herb Echinacea purpurea is one of the best known and widely available herbal cold treatments. Recent study results have been negative, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the preparation. Two studies funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine found no benefit from echinacea in a juice…
Benefits Of Tea
The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea Does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? Blue Jean Images/Corbis The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you’d think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful magical elixir. Improving heart health, reducing cancer risk, warding…
Superfood Alfalfa Sprouts – Nutrient-Packed Foods For Wellness
Credit: Getty Images Alfalfa sprouts Why they’re super: One cup of alfalfa sprouts has less than 10 calories, is virtually fat-free, and contains phytochemicals called saponins, which may protect against cancer and help lower cholesterol. How to enjoy them: Enjoy their fresh, earthy crunch in salads or sandwiches, or atop a lean turkey or veggie…
Attracting Wellness 