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Lime: the Natural Key to the Fountain of Youth

Did you know the good ‘ol lime is a powerhouse of natural health and beautiful skin? The easily overlooked little cousin to the lemon is in fact one of the best natural cures for bad skin and may in fact be one of the hidden secrets to the fountain of youth. I was looking through one of those free natural health publications that you find outside “good for you” grocery stores and I … Continue Reading »

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Organic Blueberry Kefir Pancake Recipe – A Probiotic Delight

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We stopped by Byerly’s the other day because we heard they sold a dandy of a probiotic drink we recently discovered (Probiotic Health Daily) and right next to it was a selection of Kefir drinks. I had heard a little bit about Kefir recently so I decided to give the blueberry Kefir a try. If you aren’t familiar with Kefir it is a fascinating ancient yogurt-like drink that has numerous health benefits. First … Continue Reading »

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I Have a Probiotic Flora Farm in my Tummy

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Have you ever suffered from colds, flu, chronic fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, IBS, yeast infections, allergies, asthma or a good ‘ol ride on the toot-toot train? Well, chances are you could use a shot of probiotics. Probiotics (meaning literally for life) are the “good bacteria” or intestinal flora that form a protective layer in our digestive tract that assist in nutrient absorption and prevent absorption of toxins. In other words this protective layer … Continue Reading »

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My Illicit Lactose Intolerant Love Affair – In Public

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We met in the dairy section of my local co-op grocery store. The irony of one who is lactose intolerant even being in that isle still strikes me, curiosity perhaps, longing, no desire to have what I could not have. I was feeling a bit naughty, too bold perhaps after just finishing a lascivious chapter of the latest Anita Blake Vampire Hunter novel before coming to the store. I glanced up, pulled from … Continue Reading »

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Benzene Cloud Terrorizes Households Around the World

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How many times have you been exposed to toxic carcinogenic Benzene and not even known it? I recently learned that dishwasher detergent is one of the most toxic things in our homes – and that hot cloud of vapor that blasts into us as we open the dishwasher is in fact loaded with toxic chemicals like Benzene, chlorine and phosphates. Yikes! If you aren’t an expert on chemistry (everyone who knows what Polycyclic … Continue Reading »

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Wild Rice Elk Bratwurst and Toasted Sesame Seed Omelet Recipe

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I’ve been hearing a lot about the health benefits of grass fed meat lately so I stopped by the farmers market last night to see if there were any local farmers selling grass fed meat. I was pleased to notice there were a couple to choose from, and after looking over the price list I was more pleased to note the prices were lower than other grass fed meat and produce I have … Continue Reading »

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Organic Pico De Gallo Recipe Earth Friendly Style

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Hey eco guys and gals, what do you get when you throw in some funky groovy tunes, a little organic produce, and a dash of salt all whipped up in high speed? Why, it is this little video on how to make Pico De Gallo! I had to come up with some ideas for supper tonight for a good friend of ours so I thought I could go for some chicken fajitas with … Continue Reading »

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