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Spices that Fight Cold and Flu

Feeling under the weather? Instead of searching your medicine cabinet for a remedy, have you ever considered checking your spice rack? Lots of herbs and spices have surprising medicinal properties that may just help you! The Healing Powers of Spices and Herbs Whether you’re suffering from a cold or want to take better care of…
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Holiday Stress 911

911!? It’s the Holiday Season! It’s the day after Thanksgiving and the December celebrations (Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza) are upon us. Unfortunately, many of us are concerned about our finances during this time of year. Because of this, many of us are very stressed and simply surviving the holidays. Well, now is the time to stop surviving…
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Retire the Right Way

Everyone retires, but not everyone is emotional or financially prepared when it comes to planning for retirement. According to a AARP survey, 43 percent of older Americans said they were ready to retire and 41 percent said that they were not. Here are Mindful tips to help ease your stress while planning for retirement: Financial…
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The Dangers of Loneliness

Relationships and community are as essential as water, food, and air. Connection with others is essential for our survival and it is a core human need. When it comes to the dangers of loneliness the answer is very simple, we are social animals. If our needs for other human beings is not met, we suffer…
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Meditation, Not Detention- Mindfulness for Kids

For decades, sending disobedient children to detention has been a common form of punishment at schools. Now, new research shows that there may be a better solution: mindfulness for kids. Some examples of mindfulness in schools: An elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, recently made news for its innovative approach to discipline. They’ve established a “Mindful…
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9 Healing Superfoods

Here are some healing superfoods that you should have in your diet on a daily basis if possible. Food is a natural medicine for your mind and body and it’s National Nutrition Month. We thought it would be a good time to share some of the invaluable information amassed about nutrition. These foods work as…
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Meditation: Nature’s Athletic Performance Enhancement Drug?

Athletic performance enhancement drugs continue to plague the athletics community, even after countless doping scandals. While some athletes try to acquire medals and championship through illegal means, there is a more natural solution. There are many benefits of meditation. Meditation is not only great for reducing stress; it can also boost your athletic performance. Athletic Performance Enhancement…
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When, Where And Why to Meditate

You may think you don’t have enough time to meditate.  However you only need 60-seconds, 5-minutes, or a short break anytime during the day to renew yourself through meditation. As a result, you will feel less stressed and more relaxed. You can practice meditation virtually anywhere. From your bedroom or car, to your office or…
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World Diabetes Day: Protect Our Future

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. Without some kind of intervention, this number could double by 2030. This is why November 14th, World Diabetes Day, is so important. What is World Diabetes Day? World Diabetes Day raises money and awareness for the prevention of diabetes. It was created…
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Essential Oils for Stress Relief

With aromatherapy you can use fragrant essential oils to improve your health, your mood and reduce stress. To relieve headaches brought on by stress, consider rubbing two to three drops of the essential oils into your temples. Or consider making fragrant herbal teas that you can drink and whiff in order to relieve stress. You…
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