Monthly Archives: July 2012
Weight Loss Tip: It’s So Simple That It Just Might Work!
By Assia Mortensen Two recent studies have found that choosing certain sizes and colors of bowls and plates may help you eat less, without affecting satisfaction. In America, over several decades, the size of our waistlines has increased dramatically along … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
Peach-Ginger Chia Pudding
Peach-Ginger Chia Pudding Photo and Recipe From Amy Green of the Simply Sugar and Gluten Free Blog Ingredients 8 gluten-free, refined sugar-free ginger snaps, divided 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/2 cup filtered water 2 ripe peaches, peeled and cut in … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Too Hot to Handle? Then It’s Time to Hydrate!
By Assia Mortensen Water is calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available. Still, water isn’t your only way to stay hydrated. Many fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes, are mostly water by weight. Milk and juice also are composed mostly … Continue reading
Filed under General Health
Vitamins B-Complex, C, D and E For Conception Support
By Assia Mortensen Preconception care can be as important as the specific care needed after conception. Fertility is multi-factorial, meaning that there are many elements that can be at the root of fertility issues, according to Dr. Marilyn Glenville, a … Continue reading
Air Cleaning Plants for Your Home or Office
By Assia Mortensen Believe it or not, NASA’s space program has led the way to important discoveries about the role of keeping houseplants indoors. Over several decades, NASA has been researching methods of cleansing the atmosphere in future space stations … Continue reading
Suggested Uses for Pennyroyal Essential Oil
Pennyroyal is a member of the mint family, and exudes a fresh, minty, herbaceous scent. While its scent is actually a bit more powerful than other mints, its therapeutic value is actually not as strong. Pennyroyal was used frequently by … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Culinary Capers + Pasta Recipe
By Assia Mortensen Capers come from a small flowering shrub that grows wild along the Mediterranean coastline. Ancient Greeks and Romans used the plant and its berries for medicinal purposes as well as in recipes. Capers boast some intriguing health … Continue reading
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