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Achillea millefolium, or Yarrow by its common name, is one of the more versatile herbs one can use.
…I have often used achillea in my formulation for women with restlessness, pelvic pain and heavy periods. But, recently, as I was re-reading about this amazing herb I was also reminded of its importance within cold and flu support!..
The EWG’s Dirty Dozen list is a great help for holiday food shopping.
…this list is my goto reminder of what foods should be bought organic as well as what foods are ok to do as conventional…
The clothing you wear does matter.
...Most of my clothes are cotton, sure, but I cannot find everything I need in full cotton, or even mostly all cotton. I have had to adjust my standards as a result...
Even if you don't have Celiac disease, there are sometimes benefits to going gluten free.
The bigger question is do I feel better because the gluten is gone or because I am eating less bread and cheese (dairy is another thing I have had to pull out)?...
Are supplements safe? Of course they are when used properly, and with guidance from a doctor.
...Yohimbe, is a powerful herb that is an alpha two adrenergic antagonist, appetite suppressant, and an aphrodisiac to name a few of its actions. However, its side effects include: nausea, vomiting, mydriasis, weakness, anxiety, panic, insomnia, loss of coordination, diaphoresis, increased heart rate, tachypnea, tremors, respiratory paralysis, or cardiac failure...
Do you know what is actually "protecting" your skin from the sun? If not, then read on...
...but the ones that I do use I should make sure they are the safest by making sure these products are not going to contribute to/cause cancer, mess with my hormones, or even cause allergic reactions...
Mixing supplements and your prescribed pharmaceuticals is a recipe for disaster without consulting your primary care doctor first.
...estimated that 23,000 people end up in the emergency room each year suffering from heart palpitations, chest pain, choking or other problems after ingesting dietary supplements.” This seems like a large number of people, and it is certainly nothing to ignore or take lightly, however it only accounts for about 5% of the number of ER visits involving pharmaceuticals by comparison...
Planning ahead can make the holiday times much easier if not actually more enjoyable for you, and everyone around you.
...if you have special dietary needs then bring your own food; even eat before the event if you must. Asking the host if the food is gluten, dairy, or yeast free gets annoying for them, and often they are not even sure...
Get ahead of the game by preparing your own foods. It is a lot easier than you think with the right tools, and the right food sources.
...When it comes to the dried fruit you should look for sulfite free fruits while making sure no sugar has been added (it’s fruit, come on, does it really need more sugar?). With some planning you could buy fresh fruits, and dehydrate them yourself while storing them to be used later...
With all of the recent fires in California, we have been exposed to a lot of smoke particulate in the air as of late.
...The body tries to prevent particles from getting into the lung. Sometimes we circumvent these processes by breathing through our mouth. We are designed to breath through our nose since there are many hairs there that help to trap things before they can get into the lungs...
