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Heart Health: Coronary Calcium Score
Heart disease kills an estimated 17.9 million people globally each year, accounting for an estimated 32% of all deaths in 2019. Additionally, 38% of premature deaths, meaning deaths that occur in people under age 70, were due to heart disease in 2019. With this in mind, it’s important to protect your heart by improving your…
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L-Theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid isolated from green tea (Camilla sinensis) and some mushroom varieties. It has a neuroprotective effect which is important in today’s world of ever-increasing Alzheimer/dementia patients. With stress being so high, L-theanine also supports a more balanced mood to face life’s many challenges. Studies have shown L-theanine can help improve cognitive function including…
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Chocolate Glazed Peppermint Brownies Recipe
These treats are perfect for the winter months and best of all, you can use up some of those pesky peppermint candy canes left over from the holidays! Topped with chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes for the perfect combination of chocolatey goodness, these gluten-free brownies have a cool, refreshing bite that only peppermint can…
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Peppermint: More than a Seasonal Candy
Peppermint is one of the most popular herbs used today, and it becomes most apparent each year when the holidays roll around. As cooler weather descends, people all over the globe are bombarded by peppermint; peppermint mocha, peppermint bark, candies, canes, and the list goes on and on. It comes in a wave of ever-rising…
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Herbs for Prosperity and Luck in the New Year
Feng Shui isn’t complete without taking the time to think a bit more about plants. The items in a home all contain energetic components and using herbs for good luck is a great practice. Not only to give your home a greater level of feng shui, but it offers a large list of other potential…
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Feng Shui: 6 Ways to Organize in the New Year
Another year has passed, and as usual, New Year’s resolutions are a popular practice. Whether it be eating better, exercising, making more time to take care of one’s health, etc., it’s important to take some time to focus on yourself during these quieter winter months. Part of this focus can be on organizing and optimizing…
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Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease: Prevent Tick Bites
The best protection against Lyme Disease is to not get bitten. This includes knowing how to protect your skin and clothing to repel ticks, how to properly scan for ticks that have latched on, and how to remove a tick. Time is of the essence when it comes to removing a tick you find on…
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Lyme Disease May Decrease Magnesium, an Essential Mineral
Research indicates that people whose health is affected by Lyme Disease may have low levels of magnesium. Magnesium is essential to healthy bone structure and the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Additionally, magnesium is necessary for hundreds of other biochemical interactions that influence mental and physical health. In the body, magnesium is responsible…
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Vegetarian Curry Recipe with Paneer and Cauliflower
This vegetarian curry will surprise even a diehard meat lover! A rich and creamy sauce tops tender fried paneer and goes great with rice, along with fresh sliced veggies and a greek yogurt and mint dip. Ingredients To serve Preparation Rice cooking tip: Bring a large pot of water to a boil (no need to measure).…
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Oregano–Much More than Topping for Your Pizza Pie
A member of the mint family, oregano is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is easy to grow–makes a lovely ground cover–and is a versatile botanical for both culinary and medicinal use. In traditional herbal medicine, oregano (typically the essential oil) has been used to ease the symptoms of a…
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