Ladies Health Blog: Menopause – Reaching the Age of the Sage Part 1: What is Perimenopause / Menopause? It’s been described as Adolescence 2.0 for middle-aged ladies: Acne, moodiness, fatigue, breast tenderness, anxiety, depression, occasional hot flashes, night sweets, weight gain and issues with self-esteem. It’s Perimenopause. The time when the female body begins its […]
The Versatile, Longevity Giving Olive Tree Olive Tree History & Olives For over 6,000 years the olive tree has provided mankind with a variety of life-enhancing gifts. In the Bible it is referred to as the “Tree of Life”. There are some olive trees in the Mediterranean that are estimated to be over 2,000 […]
Sesame – King of the Seeds Sesame seeds have been cultivated by man for thousands of years – going back to the earliest stages of civilization. It’s been known as a rejuvenation food for eons. It’s used widely in the Middle & Far East as well as in Africa. In Israel, Turkey & Arabian countries, […]
Meet Ginger’s Cousin – Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa)is a cousin of Ginger – both roots have a long history of providing health benefits and are used liberally in Asian cuisine. If you partake of curry you are partaking of turmeric, the main ingredient in curry powder. Ancient customs associate the spice with fertility, […]
The Healthy Home Blog – Garage, Yard & Basement Welcome back to the Healthy Home Blog. Today’s edition features the space in your garage, yard & basement. Things can get pretty grubby and greasy in these areas. We’ll discuss ways to keep these areas clean and as healthy as possible for you and your […]
The Healthy Home Blog – The Laundry Room & Closet Today’s feature for The Healthy Home Blog is the Laundry Room and Closet areas. We’ll discuss the clothing we wear and how it can affect our health as well as how it’s laundered. Tips will be provided to help you make improvements for you […]
Healthy Home Blog – The Bathroom In the first Healthy Home Blog we covered tips and hints for making your kitchen a happier & healthier place for you and your family. Today’s blog is dedicated to the bathroom and the health and beauty items you use there. We’ll look in the shower, under […]
The Healthy Home Blog – The Kitchen. It is said that the kitchen is the ‘Heart of the Home’. It’s a place of gathering, sharing and sustenance. Cleanliness, mindfulness and love goes into the preparation of each meal. Today’s blog focuses on ways to keep your kitchen in top notch shape – not only […]
Garlic, whose botanical name is Allium Satiuum, is a member of the lily family. The ancient Greek name for Garlic was “scorodon” which translates to “stinking rose”. Besides warding off evil spirits, demons, vampires and such, Garlic is also credited with warding off the German Army in World Wars I & II. Garlic has […]
Zesty Cilantro – Salsa’s Claim to Fame by Angela Welch, Board Certified Holistic Health Pracititoner. Ah, the fresh zesty taste of cilantro in homemade salsa or a sprig of fresh cilantro to top your soup or chili – cilantro (also known as coriander) is a leafy green herb well-known to aficionados of Mexican food. Cilantro […]
