Green Health and Complementary Medicine
For many people, winter signifies a number of negative aspects, colder weather, shorter days, and perhaps worst of all, the start of cold and flu season. The flu especially can be extremely dangerous, particularly to elderly people, and it must be treated quickly and effectively.
“You already know organic farming refers to a particular agricultural system that is used to produce food. Organic farmers don’t use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Instead they rely on biological diversity in the field to reduce the habitat for pest organisms. Organic farmers purposely maintain and replenish the fertility of the soil. All kinds of agricultural products are produced organically, including produce, grains, dairy eggs, fibers (such as cotton), flowers, and processed food products. Essential characteristics of organic farming includes:”
Sometimes, weight gain may be related to water retention. Using essential oils can help to get rid of water weight, which is a fast way to slim down.
Before we dive into making tinctures, possibly your first time, there are a few simple things to know beforehand to make life so much simpler.
If you don’t want to go see a physician or take medication for your back pain, there are plenty of all natural remedies you can try in the comfort of your own home. Keep in mind, however, that chronic and intolerable back pain may be a sign of some serious medical condition that requires immediate professional medical attention.
One of the most difficult aspects of weight loss can be the food cravings… that moment when you are hungry and you can’t stop thinking about your favorite food!
For many of us, vinegar is probably a staple ingredient in our kitchen cupboards, for the sole purpose of being used as a condiment, or as the base for a salad dressing perhaps. If you suggested to some people, that it could be in their best interests to actually drink the vinegar in their cupboards, they would probably look at you as if you had gone mad.
A whole foods diet is so much more nutritious than a diet of processed foods. Processed foods, for the most part, are just pure junk. Many of the health conditions we encounter are a direct result of a processed foods or junk food diet. By eating healthy whole foods, we give our bodies the nutrients needed to build a strong immune system and stay healthy.
First and foremost, intermittent fasting is not a specific diet, but rather a dieting pattern. Intermittent fasting (IF) does not advise any specific foods – although it’s not going to help you much if you fuel your body with Twinkies (RIP) and Twizzlers. It simply means making conscious decisions to have your meals at certain times. There are various ways to make the most out of intermittent fasting:
The fact that these illnesses have not been around in abundance until recent history proves that the biggest culprit is processed foods, which have come into our diets over the past century. Since the introduction of processed foods, conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease are on the rise.
