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TC Natural Cancer Treatments and Cures

Cancer is projected to become the leading cause of death worldwide in 2010. The rate of cancer doubled from 1975 to 2000 and is projected to double again by 2020. It is a disease that affects far to many people and in many instances can be prevented. Here are a few great reads to help you learn more strategies to prevent cancer or to help in treating cancers naturally. The Number One WayContinue

Added by TC on August 30, 2009 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Susana 25 Things You Might Not Know about Water

By Erica Schuetz, Food and Water Watch If you’re on Facebook, you and your friends may have posted notes with 25 facts about themselves. We wanted to share with you 25 things we think are really interesting about water. 1. The world is currently in a water crisis. One out of six people… Continue

Added by Susana on July 15, 2009 at 7:58pm — 4 Comments

Lisa Nelson Does garlic lower blood pressure?

There are numerous health claims surrounding garlic. . .do you think they're true? Let's discuss garlic's relationship to blood pressure. Research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. The average reduction in systolic (top number) blood pressure was ~5-8 mm Hg. Garlic is linked to a reduction in diastolic blood pressure, but the decrease isn't large enough to be statistica… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 25, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Lisa Nelson Adequate Sodium and Potassium Intake Needed for Heart Health

If you have high blood pressure or want to take steps to prevent high blood pressure, it’s very important you balance your intake of sodium and potassium. The more potassium in your diet and the lower the sodium, the better your blood pressure will be. The typical American diet contains 3.6 grams of sodium daily, while the current guidelines recommend limiting sodium to 2.3 grams or less daily (~1 teaspoon). Many Americans are deficient on potassium intake. Currently dietary guidelines recommen… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 7, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Lisa Nelson A Blood Pressure Drop as Temperatures Rise?

More interesting research findings I want to share. A French study found a link between the weather and blood pressure, especially for individuals over the age of 80. As temperatures dropped 25 degrees, such as change from summer to winter, systolic blood pressure (top number) increased 5.0 mmHg. Hmm, another reason to retire in the tropics! All the best, Lisa Nelson RD 7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 5, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Lisa Nelson Do you know the difference between an organic and a natural food?

The hottest label claims right now are "organic" and "natural". Do you know the difference? Organic Organic foods were produced under environmentally friendly conditions with no antibiotics, growth hormones, fertilizers with synthetic ingredients or sewage sledge, pesticides, bioengineering, or ionized radiation. The label claim "100% Organic" is the highest standard a food can receive and is allowed on single ingredient foods (fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and eggs that exclude wat… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Inese Natural Weight Loss With Detox

If you have been gaining weight and having difficulty losing the extra pounds, then you may wish to detox for weight loss. Your body is equipped with several systems to help it detox naturally. Though, today’ s stressful lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits often overburden your natural system. Your body just cannot keep up with the amount of toxic matter flowing through it. Conventional food such as sugar, sweeteners, meat, dairy, and baked goods have something in common - they all a… Continue

Added by Inese on January 2, 2009 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

lanne Backyard Health: The Magic of Healing Herbs 1

Herbs have always played an important part in healing in many cultures. Some may seem may seem somewhat strange to us today, but when we look at herbs and their uses, we will notice that they are just as effective as they were thousands of years ago. More... Continue

Added by lanne on November 4, 2008 at 8:42am — No Comments

lanne Medicinal and Household Uses for Tea Tree Oil

Melaleuca Oil, more commonly known as Tee Tree oil is an essential oil that is native to New South Wales Australia. Tee Tree Oil has long been used for its anti fungal and antiseptic properties, but it has many household uses as well. Continue

Added by lanne on November 4, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

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Good advise! Luckily, I haven't had any of those problems. I had a healthy veggie meal with Brazilian Nut Roast en Croûte I made from scratch with potatoes, carrots, and peas on the side... and I even made my own gravy from scratch... :) See pos...
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