A restaurant in the next town offers an amazing Brussel spouts side dish. People who’ve reviewed this establishment have noted that the Brussel sprouts are good. So, when I went there for a night out, I ordered the Brussel sprouts, along with my wine. They didn’t disappoint. I kept meaning to get back to that Leave a Comment
Those of us who’ve spent time with a morally disordered person can’t help but notice their hypocritical behavior. Narcissists love to make rules. But only for others to follow. They set impossibly high standards, which no mere moral is ever capable of living up to. Plus, the goal lines are always moving. Even if you
I’ve received MANY nasty comments regarding essential oils. There very fact that so many brands exist is a source of controversy. Some people cling to the belief that you must buy a certain brand. (Typically, you hear this false messaging around high priced multilevel marketing oils.) Then there’s the whole issue of correct use. Everyone
Inflammation is nasty stuff. I’m not talking about healthy inflammation. This is what kicks in when we have an illness or a wound. This is a normal process, one that’s needed for healing. In this post, I’m talking about the kind that switches on and stays on. The kind that fuels the disease process. Did
Now that it’s cool in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us need to think about hand moisturizers. Every winter, my hands would dry out and crack. Until I discovered natural plant-based emollients. I undoubtedly aggravated my skin by using harsh chemical dish washing detergent. Then, I think I added insult to injury by putting more
Carageenan is a controversial food additive. It’s found in a wide range of processed foods. You’ll even find carageenan in USDA Certified Organic food. Carageenan is used as a thickening agent. It’s made from seaweed, a natural substance. It’s often found in vegan foods because it adds a creamy texture, minus the dairy. But just
True friends are a blessing. We laugh with them. We cry with them. We share our deepest secrets with them. We trust them. We know they have our best interests at heart. True friends want us to make the right decisions. Because they want us to be happy. However, sometimes we get very unlucky. Instead
Calendula cream is a homeopathic remedy. It’s designed for cuts, scrapes burns and other forms of minor skin irritation. This homeopathic cream is sold over the counter. You’ll find it at Whole Foods and at local health food stores. It’s also available online. Calendula cream is not an herbal remedy. Instead, it’s a homeopathic remedy.
Camu camu is an Amazonian berry that’s shown potential as a possible natural anti-inflammatory remedy. This is really good news for those of us who suffer from chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a killer. It’s the hidden hand behind a wide range of illnesses. If you suffer from a chronic health condition, inflammation is enemy number
It’s probably been a long time since you’ve studied photosynthesis. How trees and other outdoor plants use sunlight to process carbon dioxide. This colorless gas is then turned into oxygen, which we need to sustain life. Lately, there’s been some interest in what plants can do when they live indoors. The research is still in