Foraging is cool. Foraging is trendy. It can also be deadly. Foraging seems to be part of the back to the earth, back to nature movement. Overall, it’s a good thing to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Also, wild crafted herbs and edibles are generally considered superior to cultivated ones. It’s a well-known concept that plants
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Some people say they can’t afford to eat organic food. But look at it another way. Perhaps they can’t afford not to. Organic food is grown without toxic pesticides. Or chemical fertilizers. It’s thought to be more nutritious than conventionally farmed food. By law, organic food can’t contain GMO’s. This may be the best reason to
There’s one thing you won’t find in our house. We don’t own over-the-counter pain relievers. Years ago I threw them away. Every single bottle. That’s when I realized they have potentially dangerous side effects. Some of these side effects are potentially life threatening. Plus, I have chronic nerve pain. So OTC pain medication doesn’t help. Fortunately,
Are raw food diets dangerous? It depends upon whom you ask. The raw food diet has its fans. It also has its detractors. I’m one of them. Raw food diets are the definition of fad diets. At least that’s my personal opinion. I’m not talking about a balanced diet, which includes a little raw food. We
If you’re allergic to bees, close this article. Head to the nearest emergency room. Bee allergies are real. If not treated, they can become life threatening. If you experience hives, swelling, tightness in your throat, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations or any other alarming symptoms, take them seriously. Play it safe and get medical help. The
I’m what my grandmother used to call a “worry wort.” I don’t know if anything actually uses this archaic term anymore. But it does describe me. I tend to worry. A lot. Often about things that are never possibly going to happen. Through the years, my anxiety has gotten a better. Or maybe I’m dealing
It’s really easy to make homemade herbal gifts. Trust me, the recipient will love them. Especially if he or she wants to lead a more natural lifestyle. You only need a handful of basic ingredients. (In addition to the herbs.) Then, using different combinations of these ingredients you can make different types of gifts. Natural
Can camu camu help treat autoimmune disease? This is something that’s currently being studied. Camu Camu is an Amazonian berry. It’s also super food. Because it’s packed with nutrients. Camu camu is one of the best sources of real Vitamin C. It contains many times more Vitamin C than citrus fruit. (Real Vitamin C is
How to sleep better at night naturally? Sleep expert Julia Griffin King shares some of her favorite tips. Julia blogs at I Dream Of Sleep. Her site is filled with information on how to sleep better, without drugs. She writes with authority. Because she’s battled insomnia and won. She’s here to try and help you
You try to take care of yourself. You’re doing everything right. Or so you think. But hidden health hazards lurk. Everywhere, it seems. Unfortunately, we live in a toxic culture. The foods we eat and the air we breathe contain potentially hazardous chemicals. I believe our bodies are designed to handle toxins. But only to a
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