Tag: health
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17 Amazing Benefits of Pineapples
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits, which have been celebrated for centuries not only for their unique taste but also for their miraculous health benefits. Eat a cup of pineapple chunks to reap its amazing benefits, such as boosting immunity, improving bone and eye health, and aiding in digestion. It is also anti-inflammatory in nature and…
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Benefits of the Alligator Pear AKA the Avocado
Avocado is the fruit of the avocado tree, scientifically known as Persea americana (1).This fruit is prized for its high nutrient value and is added to various dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture.These days, the avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health-conscious individuals. It’s often referred to as a superfood,…
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Essential Oils Health Benefits
After a failed spine surgery at 26, my liver and kidneys were damaged from prescription arthritis medication for managing chronic pain. I was able to stop taking my prescription medications and detox my body with safe, pure, beyond organic essential oils. In this presentation, I’ll share the basics of essential oils; where they come from,…
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Open the blinds, and let there be light! The Health Benefits of Natural Light.
Light within our home and at our workplace can affect both our health and our well-being. Sunlight helps the body produce the “happy” hormone serotonin which combats a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Studies who that sunlight in the classroom have a positive impact on student test scores. We now know that…
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5 Successful Tips To Reduce Stress
From the elderly to even kids, it appears that everybody is dealing with stress these days. Stress is our body’s method for disclosing to us that something has upset our normal equilibrium. Sometimes stress can be useful as it might persuade us to succeed however mostly stress can influence us in a negative way. Sometimes…
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U.S. Senate Votes To Legalize Hemp Farming
The non-psychoactive cannabis cousin of marijuana would finally become legal to grow in the United States under a bill overwhelmingly approved by the Senate. We hope that this bill passes as it will end the confusion about hemp in our state and the country. The wide-ranging agriculture and food policy legislation known as the Farm…
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#1 Children’s Vitamin in US Contains: Aspartame, GMOs and Hazardous Chemicals
Children vitamin #1 Children’s Vitamin in US Contains: Aspartame, GMOs and Hazardous Chemicals upposed to be healthy, right? Well then, what’s going on with Flintstones Vitamins, which proudly claims to be “Pediatricians’ #1 Choice”? Produced by the global pharmaceutical corporation Bayer, this wildly successful brand features a shocking list of unhealthy ingredients, including: Aspartame; Cupric…
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Enter to Win! doTerra oils Giveaway
Enter to win one of the many Boise Natural Health Symposium door prizes. This inaugural event will include speaking sessions by local health experts, exhibits by Idaho businesses and practitioners, and interactive demonstrations such as healthy food preparation. Healthy snacks will be provided (hello, on-tap kombucha!). Bring your family, friends and your enthusiasm for meeting…
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Elderberry syrup is better than a shot to avoid the flu
Logic and evidence-based proof that elderberry syrup is the better choice to boost immunity against the flu. That’s right! Elderberries have been proven to both boost the immune system and shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms significantly. What Are Elderberries? Black elderberry extract (Sambucus species) has been reported to have been used for…
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Dark Days: It’s Time To Test Your Vitamin D Levels
Winter is almost officially here and we all know what that means: it’s the darkest time of the year. This is the ideal time to test your Vitamin D levels, since our blood serum concentration of Vitamin D has a significant impact on your immunity, mood and even our cancer risk! Cold and flu season…