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- Health, Energy and Optimal Weight on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GagePlant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Obstacles to Your Detoxification Plan - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Dr.Anca MartalogSo you finally decided that you need to detox. You know your reasons (fatigue, weight gain, food intolerance, congestion, etc.), but as you prepare more and more, you realize a proper detoxification program might not be as easy as you thought. You’ll need to make some changes: some temporary ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Stop The Itch! Protect Your Skin From Eczema! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDo you suffer with scaly, itchy skin that blisters and peels? I know this may sound like a dreadful condition to live with but the truth is that eczema is on the rise. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, 9 – 30% of the U.S. population has some type of skin ...
Views: 1775(3 votes) - ***Anti-Cancer Lifestyle ~ Cervical Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Susun WeedCervical Cancer by Susun S Weed “How many ways of being are there, sweet friend?” asks Grandmother Growth in her warm way. You sense this is a serious question, and you fear you don’t know the right answer. “Between the yin and the yang, between the dark and the light, between normal ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - ***Clear Fibromyalgia Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDWhen a client presents to me with fibromyalgia or rheumatoid-type pain, here is what I say first: “I DO feel your pain! I suffered with acute fibromyalgia for over a year… coupled with chronic fatigue. I finally decided I was going to get well… so I called in the information. Within two ...
Views: 3019(2 votes) - ***Dealing With Trich - Trichomonas Vaginalis - The Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun Weed“Herbal remedies for trichomonas are among the least impressive home remedies. None are more than 50 percent effective.” (1) Trich is short for trichomonas: a single-celled, four-tailed, protozoan parasite. About five million new cases of trich are diagnosed yearly in the USA. ...
Views: 8157(1 vote) - ***Dietary Sources of Glutathione - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoDIETARY SOURCES OF GLUTATHIONE: article found at: dietary sources of glutathione Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant and detoxifying agent whose protective role has been demonstrated in numerous clinical studies. GSH is synthesized rapidly in the liver, kidneys, and other tissues of the ...
Views: 8477(1 vote) - ***ENERGY & STAMINA THE WISE WOMAN WAY - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Susun WeedENERGY & STAMINA THE WISE WOMAN WAY ~2002, Susun S Weed If having enough energy to earn your daily bread and to get all your chores done is a struggle for you. If you go to bed tired, but wake up even more tired. If you can't get up and go without coffee, or can't ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - ***Healthy Digestion: The Importance of Fruits, Microfloras or Probiotics in Aiding Digestion - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comOur bodies are amazingly complex and if fed the right “fuel”, they break down our varied diets to keep our body running efficiently and healthily. However, a little like a car engine, if the fuel is incorrect or the food is not properly digested, our running power quickly suffers, affecting our ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - ***Healthy Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Susun WeedHealthy Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way c. 2002 Susun S. Weed Menopause is a time of enormous change. Wise women of all times have found simple life-style changes can make their Change much easier. For optimum health during and after menopause, do these two ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - ***Heart Healthy - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Susun WeedHeart Healthy Excerpt from: New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90 by Susun S. Weed "Open your heart to me, my own," whispers Grandmother Growth so softly you aren't certain you hear her. "Open the wisdom ...
Views: 2272(1 vote) - ***Herbal Adventures ~ The Artemisia genus - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Adventures with Susun S WeedThe Artemisia genusas seen printed in www.sagewoman.com Green blessings surround us. Herbal medicine is people's medicine: free, simple, and accessible. Connect with the plants and you'll find yourself in love with the earth and your own wild ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - ***Herbal Ally - Chickweed Is A Star - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSnowdrops and crocus flowers herald the spring. And if you look in between them, with luck, you'll see a bright green creeping plant low to the ground with little white starry flowers: chickweed, a good friend of mine. I say she's a star, because her botanical name - Stellaria media - means ...
Views: 3104(1 vote) - ***Herbal Ally - Now Remember Rosemary - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedMad Ophelia tells us: "There's Rosemary, that's for remembrance". In Shakespeare's day it was common knowledge that rosemary helped one remember. Today, as then, herbalists agree: "For weyknesse of ye brayne, sethe rosemaria in wyne and keep ye heed warme". The leaves of this tough, evergreen ...
Views: 2969(1 vote) - ***Herbal Ally - Sacred Corn Mother - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun Weed"Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, An corn rigs are bonnie; I'll ne'er forget that happy night, Amang the rigs wi' Annie." It Was Upon A Lammas Night by Robert Burns The least known of the eight major Pagan holy days is Lammas, celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere on the first of August. (The ...
Views: 2366(1 vote) - ***Herbal and Home Remedies that Prevent Memory Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedEven a single family member who is senile or afflicted with Alzheimer's is enough to make anyone dread the possibility. Since women have always lived longer than men, the Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die (at 100+). These ...
Views: 3834(2 votes) - ***Herbal Medicine Is People's Medicine - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is people’s medicine. Herbal medicine is the primary medicine of most people on this planet, right now. It’s not something old and dusty. It’s not a bunch of doctors and chemists figuring out how to use herbs like drugs. Herbal medicine is a 3-year-old picking ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - ***Herbal Smoking Mixtures Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Smoking Mixtures c. 2012, Susun Weed See Part OneLet's expand our range of plants activated by fire. Some sources say that more than a hundred different herbs were utilized in Native American smoking mixes. What would your smoking mix be? Would you have several, for different ...
Views: 2043(1 vote) - ***Herbal Vinegars - Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Vinegars PART TWO of a two part article Part one of this article explained herbal vinegars’ many potent qualities and reviewed the basic tools and simple process of making herbal vinegars. A journey into the author’s garden illustrated how we can reap nature’s rewards and harvest ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - ***Here Comes the Flu Season - Protect Yourself the Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Susun WeedHere Comes the Flu Season Protect Yourself the Wise Woman Way © 2004 Susun S Weed Time to get out my long underwear and my warm wooly socks. Time to nourish my immune systems so cold days won't be days of colds -- and flu. I don't rely on modern ...
Views: 3057(1 vote) - ***Hot Colds And Cold Colds - Winter Health - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedWinter is coming. So are colds and the flu. Here are some tips for preventing these viral illnesses. And for getting well fast if you do get sick. Preventing colds and the flu can be summed up in three words: Wash your hands. The viruses that cause colds and the flu most readily enter our ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - ***How Chronic Stress Harms You (And What You Can Do About It) - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Kathleen HartfordEverything that happens in your body or your environment creates a response from your nervous system. The foods you eat, the thoughts you think, the temperature in which you live, the speed at which you do life. Everything is a stimulation, which creates a response from you nervous ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - ***How Safe Is Soy? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Susun WeedHow Safe Is Soy?by Susun S Weed Condensation of an article in NewLife Mag, May '96, by Sally Fallon, M.A. and Mary Enig, Ph.D. With widespread concern about the possible unhealthy effects of commercial meat and cows' milk many more people than before are using soy products ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - ***Internal Cystitis - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Susun WeedINTERSTITIAL CYSTITISby Susun Weed©2007 Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammation of the space between lining of the urinary bladder and its muscle. Please allow me to offer you some ways to deal with your interstitial cystitis. I agree that antibiotics are not the best choice. ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - ***Mammograms are Inaccurate - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Susun WeedMammograms are inaccurateexcerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Wayby Susun WeedAvailable at www.wisewomanbookshop.com Low-radiation mammograms are safer mammograms, but less radiation means a fuzzier picture. Standard x-rays-rarely used any more for breasts-create ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - ***Mammograms don't replace breast self-exams - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Susun WeedMammograms don't replace breast self-examsexcerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Wayby Susun WeedAvailable at wisewomanbookshop.com Women find their own breast cancers most of the time. (Ninety percent of the time according to one English study.7) Monthly breast ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - ***Menopausal Years - Journey Into Change - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun Weed“Pay attention now,” Grandmother Growth says, taking your hand and holding your gaze. “The Change known as menopause deserves your full attention.” “Pay attention now, and relax. Focus, allow, observe, surrender. Your egg basket empties; your memory basket grows heavier.” “Memories are ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - ***Menopausal Years - Using Herbs Simply and Safely - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedPlants feed us, clothe us, house us, heal us, and kill us. There’s no way around it, when you use herbs, you need to be alert and aware. Here are some ways to be sure you’re using herbs safely. Identify all plants you intend to use by botanical name (e.g., Leonurus cardiaca). Only buy herbs ...
Views: 2370(2 votes) - ***Natural Health and Healing in the Wise Woman Tradition - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Susun WeedNatural Health and Healing in the Wise Woman Tradition c. 2002 Susun S Weed The Wise Woman tradition is invisible. Without healers, without diseases, without cures, without certificates, without guarantees, it exists. It has no rules, no right answers, no promise of life eternal. The ...
Views: 2673(1 vote) - ***NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 1 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Susun WeedNATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 1 ~Susun S Weed With the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that accompany nursing. These remedies, taken from my book Wise Woman ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - ***Nourishing and Tonifying Herbs - Vinegars - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Susun WeedMost herbalists, throughout history, have been fascinated with poisonous plants. This fascination, along with careful study, experimentation, and observation, has given rise to pharmacy - the use of concentrated poisons - on one hand, and to homeopathy - the use of diluted poisons - on the ...
Views: 3295(1 vote) - ***Optimum Nutrition - Cooked or Raw? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Susun WeedOPTIMUM NUTRITION: Cooked or Raw? c. 2004 Susun S Weed Which is better: cooked food or raw? Taking nothing for granted or gospel, I set out to find out for myself the answer to this important question. First, I asked, what is meant by "raw food" and what ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - ***Seven Health Tips to Remember - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDOur society depends on the caregivers in homes, schools, health care facilities, and elsewhere. Often the classic profile of a dedicated caregiver is a person who puts others before him/herself. For these special people the concept of “Taking care of #1” first seems selfish and alien to ...
Views: 2091(2 votes) - ***Seven Natural Nutrients for Healthy, Bright Eyes! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comWhen your Mother told you to eat your carrots for better vision, she was absolutely right! Good eye health can be achieved naturally through proper diet. Here are seven nutrients for healthy, bright eyes that can be found in food sources and in the form of dietary supplements. Lutein: ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - ***Should you be Concerned About Nanotechnology in the Field of Medicine? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comNanotechnology, the science which allows scientists to manipulate individual atoms and molecules, is in the news almost daily for its breakthrough developments improving our modern world. The latest announcement is that the pharmaceutical industry plans to encode all drugs, pills, tablets and ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - ***Surviving Radiation the Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedWe are adapted to survive mild exposures to radiation. After all, the sun is a kind of controlled nuclear bomb and it releases a lot of radiation. Of course, this radiation, and man-made radiation, can also cause cancer and a host of short- and long-term health problems. Whether you are ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - ***The Health Benefits of Cinnamon - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comIf the word cinnamon conjures up the mouth-watering spicy smell that wafts through the air when cinnamon rolls are in the oven, then you may be thrilled to know that cinnamon has been found to have a number of health benefits! The US Department of Agriculture recently published their ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - ***The Keys To Osteoporosis Prevention: Calcium And Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comAs the baby boomers continue to age we will see an increase in many age-related conditions, including osteoporosis, a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bones that are easily fractured. While women are four times more likely than men to ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - ***What Is Naturopathic Medicine? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Dr. Thomas Stearns LeeWhat Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Views: 3905(1 vote) - ***What Is The Power That Made You Maintains You & Keeps You Striving For Health? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Kathleen HartfordHave you ever wondered? What energy created and maintains our physical body? What intelligence instructs the cells to grow specific tissue at specific times in the womb? What heals a cut on a child’s knee? How you hands or feet know when to stop growing? Why your ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - ***Wheatgrass: Go Green for Great Health - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comIt seems like everywhere you turn today you hear the word GREEN... green buildings, green fabrics, green restaurants, green cleaning products, green this, green that. Green choices, green decisions... Good grief!! It's like the world is trying to be earth-friendly in a hurry to make up for the ...
Views: 2013(1 vote) - ***Why Acidity Could be the Root Cause of Sickness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comRecent news suggests that many allergies, heart problems and digestive issues may be caused by an acid imbalance in our bodies. But what is a healthy balance between alkaline and acid and how can it be obtained? pH is what measures the acidity level of body fluids and our bodies work best ...
Views: 2180(2 votes) - ***Wild Salad with Wild Flowers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Susun WeedWild Salad with Wild Flowers c. 2012, Susun Weed You will need a sharp pair of plant scissors and a few baskets. For safety sake, I harvest each plant into a different container. Keep the chickweed stalks parallel as you cut them and place them in your basket that way, making them much ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - ***“Special K”: The Wonder Drug Hailed to Combat Depression - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comScientists have recently discovered a new use for a drug commonly used as an anesthetic in veterinary medicine and favored as a nightclub “fix” nicknamed Special K. The drug is ketamine and it is commonly used as an anesthetic for animals. However its short-term hallucogenic side effects have ...
Views: 2652(1 vote) - 10 Diet for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Keto ForumIf you are seriously trying to burn fat and lose weight, then you probably already know that diet is very important in this. The right foods give strength to your efforts. In this article, we are going to know about the main 10 food items that burn fat, which are helpful in reducing your ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - 10 Natural Ways To Keep Pests Out of Your Garden - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Aviva RommIt never fails; you spend hours planting your garden in the hopes of growing beautiful plants, only to find it destroyed by pests a few weeks later. While you enjoy gardening, the thought of having to redo all this hard work is annoying and may cause you to give up on your hobby. Have no fear ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - 10 Simple Ways To Give Yourself A Quick Health And Beauty Pick Me Up - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Mia GordonSometimes there are days when you just feel a little worn out and not your radiant best. Whether your'e having a bad hair or skin day, too many late nights (and you've been staring at those dark circles under your eyes) or you just feel generally flat, here are some ideas you can use to give ...
Views: 2436(2 votes) - 12 Plus Natural Remedies For Nausea - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterNausea is that "queasy" sensation you get in your stomach that makes you feel as if you are about to vomit. It is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of circumstances and conditions. Feelings of nausea can be caused by constipation, digestive disorders, food poisoning, ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - 13 Natural Remedies That Lower Your Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterCholesterol is not all bad. Your body naturally produces it, and it plays some pretty important roles. It helps build new cells, produce hormones and insulates the nerves. But, when you have too much, it becomes a health problem. When cholesterol levels are high, it means you have too much ...
Views: 2763(1 vote) - 13 Reasons Why Your Teacher Was Right About Apples - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from craig jacobsAn apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apples are nature's gift to help us achieve optimum health. Apples contain a wealth of nutrients essential for maintaining good health. Scientists say apples are a real health food that helps the human body. Their investigation is in agreement: an apple a ...
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