Category Archives for "Health & Beauty"
November 26, 2009
- in Have Fun , Health & Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
Tips to De-Stress Before and During the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends, but it can also be a very stressful time. Here are a few tips to help you reduce the stress of what should be the happiest season of the year. The holiday season is usually happiest for the participants and not the host or […]
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November 22, 2009
How Walnuts Can Help to Lower Your Blood Fat
Walnuts have been implicated in the prevention of heart disease. How do walnuts help guard against one of America’s foremost diseases? For one thing, they contain beneficial fats. Walnuts also have a fairly significant amount of fiber. When most people hear about foods high in fat, they instinctively avoid that food. All fat is not […]
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November 10, 2009
How to Make Your Own Dried Fruit
Why not lay aside what’s left of summer’s bounty as dried fruit? It is simple, economical, and requires little in the way of special equipment. Because there is no long cooking involved, drying fruits preserves more nutrients than canning. Plus, children often enjoy this high-fiber snack to candy. You can dry fruit whole, sliced, chopped, […]
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November 9, 2009
Enhance Your Immune System with Echinacea
In the midst of all the panic about H1N1 and seasonal flu, my hubby and I have decided against getting any of the flu vaccines for our family. Instead, we’re focusing on strengthening our immune systems so we can avoid getting sick in the first place. And, in the even that we do catch any […]
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November 8, 2009
The Many Uses and Benefits of Epsom Salt
photo credit: Dawn Endico Who knew you could do so many things with Epsom salt? I’ve had a big pack in my bathroom cupboard for several months now, but I’ve only used it once for hubby’s foot soak. Below, you’ll read about many other uses and benefits of Epsom salt. Have you ever seen a […]
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