There is a new buzz word when talking about the human body and this is called the ENDOCANNIBINOID SYSTEM. We have never talked about or studied this system in school but it is now in the forefront of research and news stories ever since medical cannabis has hit the mainstream. We have always known about […]
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Oregano Oil
I love this oil. It’s strong and tough and works hard for me. It’s an antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive, anti-allergenic and more. Oregano oil goes with me everywhere. It is in a tiny little bottle easy to carry in my purse. A little bit goes a very long way. It […]
Lavender – Pretty and purposeful
I love lavender. It is a beautiful and fragrant gift from Mother Nature. Not only is it a pretty and fragrant plant….it is very useful in the many different ways it is used in everyday products from medicinal aids, essential oils, cleaning products, home decor, landscaping and even used in food preparation. Some of the […]
Rhodiola
Rhodiola rosea is an herb from Asia and Europe. It is not commonplace in today’s supplement market but according to the world of natural remedies it should be an everyday herb. The studies show that Rhodiola helps with chronic fatigue. Well, I’m a candidate for this. Sign me up….. I have just recently got my […]
Cilantro aka Coriander
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs. It has a very unique taste…one you love or one you don’t. I know friends and family who dislike the taste of cilantro so much that they avoid it like the plague. Me….on the other hand….add it to salads, smoothies, green juice, recipes such as guacamole and more. […]
Cumin
I love the flavours of Morocco…the deeply earthy, spicey and savoury flavour of cumin is the reason. Cumin is an essential spice used in Indian, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cooking. I use it often in my cooking too. Cumin is an ingredient in most curry powders and savoury spice mixtures. It lends itself well to stews and […]
Neem Oil
Neem is an herb and a very powerful one at that. Neem is a very popular herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has a wide range of uses in the world of natural health and wellness. I use Neem oil in my teeth brushing regime. But there are many other good uses that I will […]
Mushrooms – Amazing Natural Medicine
Mushrooms are powerful in so many ways. You should try to include mushrooms in your daily nutrition, whether it be on a salad, in a soup, in a tincture, a supplement, a side veggie etc. Mushrooms strengthen your immune system and have several healing properties. Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in natural […]
Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea is herbal tea from South Africa. When I went to Africa a few years ago on a Safari I enjoyed African Red Bush Tea (Rooibos) daily instead of my usual green tea. My sweetie was a coffee drinker and he also enjoyed the flavor and health promoting benefits of Rooibos while in Africa. […]
Mint
Summer is a great time to use fresh mint in your iced beverages, salads and desserts. Mint has many health promoting benefits aside from a delightful flavour. Believe it or not mint has been shown in some research studies to help fight against cancer. It has very protective properties. It also helps soothe irritable bowel […]
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My name is Marcia--a HEALTH and WELLNESS junkie. I have been on this ever changing journey to VIBRANT HEALTH for several years now . . . continue reading
