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“Iced tea is too pure and natural a creation not to have been invented as soon as tea, ice, and hot weather crossed paths.” –John Egerton Thirsty? As the days heat up, sipping cold iced tea under the hot summer sun can taste like paradise. Don’t settle for just any old tea. White tea is [...]
Does swimming laps in a chlorinated pool or a day spent basking in the sun leave your hair faded, dry, untamed, and straw-like? You’re not alone. Heat, sticky humidity, sweat, chlorine, salt water and wind combine to wreak havoc on your hair and scalp. Summer-proof your tresses by wearing protective sun hats, maintaining regular trims [...]
Dry Skin Looking for a natural way to smooth, hydrate and exfoliate skin? Here’s an idea: coddle it with milk! But go for for the goat’s milk. This favorable elixir is among the Who’s Who in beauty history. It has been reported that Cleopatra soaked in goat’s milk baths to soften her skin. Today, goat’s [...]
Men and women both suffer from the embarrassment of bad breath. In women, bad breath can strike worst during the premenstrual period due to increased proteins in the saliva. In about 90% of the cases, bad breath can be treated. Here’s 13 ways to prevent bad breath and get your saliva flowing for an odorless [...]
It’s that time of year to fire up the grill for outdoor entertainment—here’s a healthful tip: marinate lean meats ahead of time for delicious and healthy outdoor cuisine. Why Marinate? Marinating meats is a smart alternative to charring raw meat directly on the grill. Here’s why: According to the American Cancer Research Institute, cancer-causing agents [...]
“The lemon is the most valuable of all fruit for preserving health.” – Maude Grieve Aromas have been known for centuries to promote healing. Keep the mind, spirit and body clarified and on the alert with the secret of lemon. It may provide that extra get-up-and-go when feeling a little sluggish in summer’s heat. Lemon [...]
Let chives, the bulbous plants of the Lily family (related to the onion), bring cheer to mothers all over on Mother’s Day. Many of us prize the beauty of chives as attractive borders or edging plants in gardens and in sunny windowsills. By mid-summer we appreciate its showy violet flowers, which appear atop its tall [...]
Want to add some variety to your diet? The Asian mushrooms—maitake, reishi and shiitake—are truly amazing as they may have the potential to boost immunity as well as supporting the lungs and other organs. They are also used as a component of cancer therapy and improving the immune status of individuals infected with HIV. Japan [...]
Peaceful Gardening Do you ever stop and wonder what it is about gardening that makes you feel so good? Keep in mind that peaceful garden settings have provided healing effects for centuries. We all probably know at least one person who may not be capable of experiencing the contentment of gardening in their lives, due [...]
