Cayenne protects

Why Cayenne Is Cool

Chile peppers, aka cayenne, are full of contradictions. They're hot enough to hurt--yet they can relieve pain, improve circulation, stimulate the appetite, and cool you down in hot weather. Popular...
buy fair trade

Why Buy Fair Trade?

The fair trade logo signifies a way to shop for a better world. By buying products bearing the Fair Trade Certified label when possible, you're voting with your dollars to help improve lives for...
Bread

Going Gluten Free

Gluten-free foods are generating a lot of buzz. Here are several frequently asked questions. What is gluten? Gluten is a general term used for one of the proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley as...
Active kids

Top 10 Ways to Get Kids to Be Active

Give Kids the Opportunity to Be Active - Take the time to play with your children. Five minutes here, 10 minutes there makes all the difference. Try to plan family walks when you can, and even though...
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Too Sweet to Share

Chocolate is good for you. . . Eating dark chocolate helps restore flexibility to arteries and prevents white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels. Those two factors play key roles...
eye health

The Future's So Bright: Pick the Right Shades

While sunglasses are often worn for style, they can also help you maintain healthy eyes and prevent future vision loss. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), sunglasses protect the...
Fall for Herbal Tea

Fall for Herbal Tea

This fall, use your tea breaks to bolster immunity! [[nid:19037]] Herbal teas can have a beneficial impact on both acute and chronic health problems. Studies indicate drinking tea may have a profound...
Chiropractic care for pets

Tail Wagger

When we're in pain, we can usually identify what hurts and how to treat it. Pets try to tell us when they're hurting too, but it isn't always easy for us to pinpoint what's wrong. If you're seeing...
Energy

Energize!

Let's face it: No matter how good (or bad) your energy levels are, you always wish you had a bit more pep. You probably already rely on at least a few herbs to keep you going. Herbal caffeine in the...
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Supplements, Simplified: The Basics by Life Stage

Kids Talk to a pediatrician about how supplements can complement your child's healthy diet. Studies show that kids tend to consume too few essential fats (such as ALA, EPA, and DHA), which affect...

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