Benefits of hemp seeds…
Hemp seed has been called the first cultivated crop by humans as it appears in texts from the beginning of recorded history. Hemp seed has no drug content and is purely a health food item. People eat hemp seed Read More …
Month: December 2019
Do you really need to swear off bacon?
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve been bombarded with reasons not to eat bacon! This is an interesting article, on Holistic Blends, that gives a different perspective. Granted, it does still say that we need Read More …
Green tea benefits…
I grew up in England, where the standard drink is black tea with milk. This tea is the go-to for everything!! “I’ve broken my leg,” “Well, have a cup of tea!” “My house burned down,” “Well, have a cup Read More …
Are your Kids Wired and Tired…
If your child is irritable and often in a state of high arousal, they could be exhausted – but maybe too agitated to rest and sleep well. This article, on Psychology Today, suggests one of the problems may be Read More …
Sugar: The Art of Camouflage
We all know we should cut back on our sugar consumption – most of the time this is easier said than done. On average, American consumers eat about 3lbs of sugar per week. Image that as 3 x 1lb Read More …
Garlic’s Greatness!
Throughout the ages, garlic has been touted with healing just about everything, from the common cold to the Black Death! Current thinking is that it could help with blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Garlic is also a natural antibiotic. This Read More …
Wean yourself off sodas…
I drink a lot of Kombucha. I like it and appreciate the benefits that I get from it. So I was delighted to see this article on CulturedFoodLife.com that talks about how the author went from being addicted to Read More …
Mulberries…
I used to spend a lot of time in the summer picking blackberries. At the time, I thought the black and red berries were just blackberries in different stages of ripeness – but when I read this article, on Read More …
Himalayan salt lamps…
I found this article on Natural Living Ideas that has the title “10 reasons to have a Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp in every room of your home.” I love it! And I have to say I’m almost there. I Read More …
Faster healing for broken bones…
Broken bones cause a myriad of problems, not least having a limb in plaster. Depending on your age, a broken bone may signify underlying health conditions, or can just be a mere nuisance – curtailing play time for kids! Read More …