women’s health

Cucumber Juice

I love cucumbers! I especially like the smaller ones with tender skin, the skin has several health benefits, so if you can eat it too, it’s much better for you. I wash all my fruits and vegetables in tepid water with a little dishsoap, it’s good enough for the dishes I eat from, and it […]

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Ulcerative Colitis, A Few Facts

Ulcerative colitis is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, that affects the rectum and large intestine. This disease usually peaks age 15-30, with a recurrence from ages 50-70, although you can have it at any age. Risk factors include a family history of the disease and Jewish ancestry. Many people affected by this

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Mental Health

The numbers on this make me sad, some sadness in our lives is normal, and part of a healthy life. Debilitating sadness, that removes pleasure from every day events, is not. If you are so sad you do not want to get out of bed, get dressed, leave your house, etc. for many days, you

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Delicious Fruits

We are so blessed to have so many new fans each week, it’s helpful to keep sharing basic information. So a simple, beautiful poster of a few fruits and their benefits is here for you! I think looking at just a few at a time is easier than a big poster as well, easier to

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The Future of Medicine

Wouldn’t it be something, if we had the tools all along to make ourselves feel better and perform our best? If your great-great aunt’s recipe for tansy tea was the medicine you needed this whole time? Some people think so now, and some doctors treat this way already.

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Crock Pot Oatmeal

I love waking up to hot, delicious, fragrant oatmeal in the crock pot! I use my mini-crock for this recipe, it makes one or 2 servings, you can easily double or triple the recipe for more people or to keep in the refrigerator for a delicious breakfast all week! This is a very basic recipe,

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Foods That Help Your Nervous System

We all need help with our nervous systems, and for those of us with a nervous system disorder, keeping your nervous system as healthy as it can be is crucial. Fortunately we have several medicines disguised as delicious foods to help us heal. Try cacao, (Yay chocolate!) chamomile, spinach, nuts, avocado, sweet potatoes or more!

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10 Dairy Free Sources of Calcium

We all need calcium, for our bones and good health, but maybe you avoid dairy. If you are a vegan, lactose intolerant, avoiding dairy for other health reasons, or just don’t like it, this poster is for you! If you are a vegan, there are 9 good choices, as one is salmon. Ten delicious food

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The Benefits of a Sauna for Detox

I had no idea these were so helpful to the recovering addict! Every treatment center should have one, it helps with the physical symptoms, helps eliminate cravings, and helps the body back to a more aligned, natural state. It just plain makes you feel good. If it’s that beneficial for removing residual toxins, it must

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Kindness

So many of us get so busy we often forget the basic, beautiful, simplicity of simple kindness. Be kind whenever you can, it may be the only kindness someone receives that day. So many easy, fun, and inexpensive ideas. Pay it forward is wonderful, but it has to start somewhere, let it start with you

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Healthy Diet for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Healthy Diet for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is a disorder of the endocrine system. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs within or on the surface of an ovary. Women have two ovaries located on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova) develop and mature in the ovaries and are released in monthly

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Sugar Smart Shopping Tips

I hope you are all hanging in there, and leaving the extraneous sugar out of your diet. I was thinking about the grocery list, and because we are all so far apart and I have no idea what brands are available where you live, that makes me rather uncomfortable, I will however, give you some

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High Sugar Fruits and Better Choices:

Fruits are a delicious addition to any diet, but some are higher in sugar if you are watching sugar intake. Here are a few helpful suggestions, but if it comes to fruit or candy, eat the fruit! 1. Watermelon: A staple at summer barbecues, picnics and potlucks, watermelon is lower in fiber and higher in

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