Are adaptogens the next best thing for the human health quotient? Or are they as overblown as the antioxidant theory? Make an informed decision…
Go to any nutritional or lifestyle coach and you’ll hear the term adaptogen bandied about quite a bit. So what are adaptogens? To understand that, let’s begin with what adaptogens aren’t.
Looking to add a little excitement to your glass of water? Many of the products used for flavoring your water are unnatural and often contain chemicals you wouldn’t want to put in your body. If you are interested in finding alternatives, check out these 10 neat ways to naturally flavor your water.
Rosemary and Watermelon
With the season of spring comes new life and beautiful growth! The allergies that can come with the season, on the other hand, are not so beautiful. People often experience such issues as runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing. Most conventional allergy medicine today can cause unwanted side effects. Thankfully there are herbs out there for just about anything that ails you, including seasonal allergies. Finding the right ones is key to alleviating those symptoms that can cause you discomfort and misery.
If you have a love of spicy food, or just food in general, odds are you've encountered indigestion at least once in your life. This can lead to acid reflux or heartburn. The digestion process had become interrupted and stomach acid can creep up into the esophagus. In Ayurveda, this is known as Amalpitta, a condition that occurs when pitta is aggravated. To restore balance, cooling foods that calm the inner fire are in order. These six foods pacify pitta, acting as a natural antacid.
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