Why do you think the Bloody Mary is typically a morning drink? Because it’s been known for ages that tomato juice has vitamins and minerals that help you recover from a hangover…of course, drinking vodka the morning after is probably not a good idea. But a good Virgin Mary is a great health tonic…and not just for those bitten by the dog. But for health, let’s take it up a notch…add a green drink powder, tumeric, a touch of garlic oil, liquid vitamin B complex, and some cayenne pepper and you have a delicious Healthy Mary that will cure any hangover and then some!
February 27th, 2010
Never underestimate the value of relaxation for your health. Studies show that people who reduce stress through meditation, quiet time, reading, or other relaxation practices are healthier and have longer-lasting energy than those who don’t. What are some of the things that relax you?
January 10th, 2010
The egg is no longer the bad boy of health and beauty. Those days are over! Now, it’s back with a vengeance as recent studies have shown that it’s a healthy food that will not increase body fat.
Eggs contain amino acids that help restore antibodies and build hormones, plus vitamins, minerals, lipids and antioxidants (beta-carotene for one).
The protein that eggs provide is highly digestible and offers the body amino acids for increased muscle mass. It makes a great substitute for red meat. But be careful about frying your eggs in butter or oil, as that increases calories and fats.
December 5th, 2009
Sweating has been used for centuries for health and wellness and it’s every bit as viable today as it was hundreds of years ago. The Native American cultures used sweat lodges for health and spiritual transformation and today’s health spas feature hot, dry saunas as part of a health routine. Sweating clears toxins from your organs, and helps your body’s systems (especially endocrine and cardio-vascular) to stay in shape. Just be sure to stay in long enough to really sweat, but not too long to cause dizziness or dehydration. Drink lots of liquids during and after.
March 7th, 2009
These days, more and more of our oceans are polluted by toxins that run-off our land masses, or are deliberately dumped from shipping vessels. If you’re worried about the quality of your fish (and you should be), just stick to this basic rule: eliminate the big fish. Generally it’s fish like Swordfish, Tuna, Shark, Orange Roughy, Marlin, and Sea Bass. Stick to the small fish, like Mackerel, Herring, Salmon, Sardine, Whitefish, and Tilapia.
January 27th, 2009
If you are diligent and act swiftly at the first sign of a cold or cough, you can prevent them from taking hold. There are many anti-bacterial remedies that you can use to stop a cold. Just spray or drop liquid St. John’s Wort, liquid Echinacea, and/or propolis into the back of your throat and swish it around with the back of your tongue.
For coughs, take a mega-dose of a green drink with extra vitamin C and B, plus liquid olive leaf extract thrown in. You’ll feel better in no time!
December 21st, 2008
Before you make breakfast and drink that morning coffee, try making yourself a green drink smoothie. Choose your favorite green drink and mix with fresh berries, rice or almond milk and a little maple syrup. You may find that you aren’t even hungry for breakfast. And the nutrition you’ll get is far better than any traditional breakfast you might have eaten.
Try the same idea again in the afternoon. Instead of making a cup of coffee or a snack between lunch and dinner, try mixing a green drink smoothie instead. You’ll get more energy than you would have from a cup of coffee or sweets.
September 27th, 2008
Many people find it difficult to control portions and that’s a key to controlling weight. But if you find that you’re hungry all the time, try filling up on greens. You can eat as much salad and green leafy vegetables as you like –- or even use a green superfood to fill up before you eat. You’ll find it easier to keep the rest of your food quantities under control.
June 28th, 2008
Skin brushing is well known in health circles as a terrific way to stimulate circulation, cleanse the skin and get your lymphatic system pumping. Just use a lufa or skin brush and rub away before you shower.
June 28th, 2008
Don’t let your morning coffee ritual make you feel that you’re being unhealthy. Try one of the new, healthy coffees to hit the market, such as Café Sanora, which is full of anti-oxidants…or helva coffee, which is low in acid. Technology is helping us keep our favorite morning drink!
June 28th, 2008
Natural sexual stimulants work on more than the libido. Even if you don’t believe that herbal aphrodisiacs actually work, you can still benefit from taking many of the herbal sexual enhancement formulas –- because most of them are excellent immune-boosting botanical mixtures, containing health tonics like catuaba, marapuama, and cat’s claw, which are all good for the immune system, blood pressure, and much more.
May 25th, 2008
Did you know that yams and tarro roots are excellent blood cleansers? They help to clean toxins from the blood and even help to clean the liver. There are many recipes for yam and tarro…just search some of the online databases.
May 25th, 2008
Many ancient alternative health systems believe that each male ejaculation depletes a “fixed amount” of energy stored in our body’s “bank account.” Once it’s used up…that’s it! But modern alternative medicing shows that frequent ejaculation actually strengthens the prostate, increases sperm count, and stimulates hormone production. That’s like getting interest from the bank!
May 11th, 2008
Jumping up and down a few minutes each day can make you look and feel younger. It stimulates your lymphatic system, gets the blood pumping and exercises many internal muscles. Plus, you can’t help feeling like a kid when you jump around like that.
May 11th, 2008
Health advocates know very well that chemical deodorants and anti-perspirants and harmful to your health. Try switching to essential oils. Just a drop or two of oils like Mirrh, lavendar, rosemary, and sandalwood mixed with a splash of water can be applied under the arms and all over the body. You’ll smell great and stay healthy.
May 3rd, 2008
Follow up a meal of rich and fatty foods with a cup of fennel tea. Just cut a bunch of fennel and place it in hot water (just boiled and removed from heat), then drink up. It will help with digestion and gas and also tastes great.
May 3rd, 2008
Do you know what two oils provide the most Omega-3 fatty acids? The answer is Flaxseed oil and hemp oil. Both are high in the good fats and low in the bad ones. Flaxseed is the best, but hemp oil also contains GLA oils, which makes it a great second oil to have around the house. Use these oils on salads, potatoes, and steamed veggies…and keep them refrigerated.
April 27th, 2008
Pears have the power to reduce blood pressure. A great way to take advantage of this is to make a kind of hot tea from pear pulp. Just remove the skin from a ripe pear, mush the pear into a pulp and add hot water.
April 27th, 2008
As many yoga instructors know, getting blood to your head is a great way to increase your brain activity, circulation, and overall health. If you hang your head over your bed, strike an inverted yoga pose, or stand on your head…you’ll be stimulating your circulation, getting more blood to your brain and activating your lymphatic system all at the same time. Plus, it helps you to feel younger…if only because we feel like kids doing it.
April 20th, 2008
Combine dried Sage, Peppermint, and Camomile leaves (or teas) for a super tonic that helps increase metabolism, assist sleep disorders and clean out your kidneys. And it tastes great!
April 20th, 2008
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