A. At least you are aware that you are consuming too much sugar and that it is not good for your health.
This is an article on non-medicinal ways to combat the symptoms of depression and anxiety. As always, if you’re having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (in the U.S.), or your local mental health hotline.
On a sunny Los Angeles morning, Jess Wang is in her kitchen checking on her “pets.” “The trick,” explains the ever-gracious Jess, “is not to disturb them too much.” Just like any beloved pet, in exchange for a little care, Jess’s offer many rewards. These pets aren’t the typical furry or winged kind, but rather, they’re of the bacterial sort. They don’t cuddle or play, but they give the gift of health, the rewards of creativity, and they taste great.
I eat a lot of foods that most Americans find odd.
Last week I talked about some great herbs to help light the way through the darker months of autumn and winter. A beautiful time of year, for sure, but difficult for those who don’t respond well to the loss of light or the holiday season.
This week, let’s get into some fantastic essential oils to lighten the heart as the outside light grows dim.
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“Human health is only as good as the land we grow our food in or on.”
A.W.Erickson, 1945
In other words, we reap what we sow. Trying to build a healthy diet from plants grown in unhealthy soil is like building a house without starting with a foundation. It is essential to consider the origin of foods (and other products one consumes, too!) if one aims to live a well-balanced life…with a healthy amount of selenium in store.
Mushrooms are valued in many parts of the world as nutrition and medicine. Cardiovascular health is one reason among many to eat mushrooms regularly, and science has been figuring out just what it is that mushrooms do to keep the heart and blood vessels healthy. Some easy to obtain heart healthy mushrooms include delicious edibles like shiitake, maitake, oyster and button mushrooms. Other medicinals like Reishi and Turkey Tails are also great for the heart but not so chewable!
Acupuncture entered the mainstream years ago, but I’ve been slow to embrace it. Where I used to live on the east coast, sessions cost upwards of $100, so I looked for cheaper ways to manage my fatigue and insomnia.
I was three years old the first time I sat upon a horse and five years old when I was given a pony of my own. Rosa, a miniature pony/Shetland cross was eager to please as I learned to brush her mane, curry her soft sides, and pick her hooves. I loved caring for her, and especially loved getting to ride her in the riding arena or along the dirt track at our farm. It turns out that I wasn’t just having a good time, but actually receiving benefits that have likely lasted into adulthood. Have you ever wondered why anyone would sit upon a horse?