Summer Plants That Heal

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An herb is any component of a plant that may be utilized for flavoring or medicinal purposes. Herbs for relaxation and herbs for pain relief or water retention have the added benefit of not having the adverse effects of pharmaceutical treatments. Herbs and acupuncture may help you achieve your ideal state of pain relief and […]

7 Reasons To Grow Your Own Organic Veggie Garden

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During the last couple of decades there has been a mass trend towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which includes the use of pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques. All this is clearly affecting mankind’s health, and new diseases are spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals (bird’s flu being the most recent one). […]

The Importance of Vitamin D

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Are you one of those people who steadfastly avoids the sun, believing that any bit of UV exposure will turn you into a crispy critter? If so, you may be depriving your body of an important nutrient. Vitamin D is essential for good health, and most Americans don’t get enough of it. Read on to […]

Nootropics & Cognitive Enhancers – Fad Or Fact?

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Can Supplements Negate The Stress Of Daily Life & Improve Brain Function? The increasing demands of our daily lives have led to a growing number of people looking for ways to improve their cognitive skills.   One way is through the use of cognitive-enhancing supplements, which can be found in natural or synthetic forms, designed to […]

The Relationship Between Stress & Health

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How Stress is Sabotaging Your Wellbeing The first thing you think about when someone tells you they’re stressed is usually something negative, but that’s not always the case. Even more so, stress can be a good thing – it can push us to new heights, bring out our best work and make life more exciting. […]