Monthly Archives: June 2010
Mint Chocolate and Omega 3 Protein Shake (vegan, dairy-free and raw)
Photo Credit to Kelly of the Spunky Coconut Blog After discovering that her family was suffering from a variety of reactions to food and finding herself diagnosed with celiac disease, Kelly of The Spunky Coconut blog had to make some … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Xylitol for Cavity Prevention
A natural sugar found in plums, strawberries, and raspberries, xylitol is used as a sweetener in some “sugarless” gums and candies. Not only does xylitol replace sugars that can lead to tooth decay, it also appears to help prevent cavities … Continue reading
Filed under Dental and Oral Health, Herbs and Supplements
Suggested Uses for Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile is the great relaxer. It’s been used for centuries to calm and soothe the mind, body, and soul. In fact, in the language of flowers its name means “patience in adversity.” Maroc chamomile (Ormenis multicaulis) should not be confused … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Quinoa and Beet Pancakes, includes Gluten-Free Recipe
Photo Credit to Adrianna of A Cozy Kitchen Blog I’m always on the look out for unique recipes to share with our Healthy Haven readers, so when I came upon a recipe for Quinoa and Beet Pancakes from Adrianna of … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
The Function of Sleep Why is sleep so critical to our well-being? If resting in bed were all it took to recharge body and mind for the coming day, insomniacs could take in their favorite late night television and start … Continue reading
Filed under Sleep Center
Getting Started and Staying on the Right Fitness Track
Getting Started Exercise’s rewards have been extensively documented. Exercise is a key factor in preventing and treating conditons such as high blood pressure and has also been shown to help counter many health problems, including heart disease, depression, diabetes, osteoporosis, … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
Brushing Your Teeth is Good For Your Heart
Mom’s constant reminders to brush your teeth may be helping your heart. Good oral hygiene aids in preventing plaque build-up that characterizes both cardiac and gum diseases. In recent years, there is growing evidence that hardening of the artery or … Continue reading
Gluten Free Spinach and Carrot Muffins
Photo Credit to David and Luise of the Green Kitchen Stories Blog It’s definitely true that we eat with her eyes, so when I’m perusing food blogs and checking them out for recipes, a beautiful food photo will generally make … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Butterbur for Migraine Prevention and Allergy Relief
Butterbur can be found growing along rivers, ditches, and marshy areas in northern Asia, Europe, and parts of North America. It sends up stalks of reddish flowers very early in spring, before producing very large heart-shaped leaves with a furry … Continue reading
Suggested Uses for Cedarwood Essential Oil
If the smell of a newly sharpened pencil brings back good memories, you’ll love the mild, sweet, woody scent of cedarwood. Native Americans valued cedarwood for its healing and purification properties. They used it to combat respiratory infections, and also … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
