Ah…skin. But oh, the things we do to our skin! Women (especially) are forever in search of the best solutions to give them glowing, clear, healthy, wrinkle-free skin. Most of us (definitely including me!) have to exert real effort to make our skin look good. But many of the skin care products and procedures available on today’s market leave me shaking my head – both at the product and the price tag.
Danica Collins – Managing Editor, Underground Health Reporter ™
This 6000-year-old healing therapy was used by the ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Indians, Greeks, and Romans, all of whom applied aromatherapy in many different forms: cosmetics, perfumes, medicinals…you name it! Today, cultures around the globe still exploit its healing properties, using aromatherapy to alleviate pain, anxiety, and depression, and even to help heal infections and arthritis! Whether inhaled or applied topically, aromatherapy is a worthwhile alternative healing therapy to …
by Jessica Sanders
According to European legend, robbers stole from the dead during the Bubonic plague. But, they somehow walked away without contracting the disease themselves. How? The legend says the thieves blended spices, herbs, and vinegar, to kill the airborne bacteria. A simple blend of infection-fighting essential oils is what many believe kept them safe. Hence the name thieves oil.
Now, we use thieves oil for everything! It is a perfect substitute for dozens of over-the-counter medications…
Fat: At one point in our history, people were considered wealthy because they ate fatty meals and became large and round in stature. Later fat was cast aside as an unhealthy “do not pass go” ticket to a heart attack. Now, most are split. While nearly every health professional will agree that healthy fats go a long way to promote a healthy body, many consumers are still paralyzed by its shaky past.
However, an important distinction to make is …
Which is the healthier breakfast?
Breakfast #1: orange juice and a low-fat blueberry muffin
Breakfast #2: half a grapefruit and one chicken sausage omelet with cheese and veggies
The winner? Breakfast #2 wins by a landslide!
Let me tell you about breakfast choice #1. First of all, it is about 95% carbohydrates – great for spiking insulin, though quickly digested. I’m not necessarily anti-carb, but I do have a beef (ha-ha, grass fed!) with those extreme low-carb fad …
