209 search results for: immunity

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7 Natural Antibiotics That Rival The Prescription Kind

by James Colquhoun Jan 30, 2019 13K Views

Get rid of infections without the digestive destruction, with these five powerful natural antibiotics.

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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Dandelions

by James Colquhoun May 26, 2020 19K Views

There’s a case for foraging the flowers and working them into your diet. Every part of the flower is medicinal, so whether you’re brewing a tea or making a salad, there’s an abundance of health benefits that flow from the plant.

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The 1 Minute Practice To Destress After A Day At Work

by Laurentine ten Bosch Jan 13, 2017 21K Views

After a long day at work, we tend to be stressed and cranky. Take one minute every day after work to de-stress using this simple method.

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10 Key Takeaways from 2020

by James Colquhoun Dec 23, 2020 940 Views

If we look around at a tough situation hard enough, there’s almost always a lesson to be learned. It’s not to discredit the issues at hand, or the many many hardships that the world has had to face this year, but to reflect on the tough and trying times that …

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The key to health could start at birth

by James Colquhoun Jul 06, 2015 325 Views

A fascinating look into the importance of building immunity at birth, impacting the health of the baby not just immediately, but for the rest of it's life.

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5 Health Benefits Of Oregano Oil

by The Chalkboard Mag Nov 21, 2015 4.5K Views

It's that time of the year that our bodies need a little extra TLC. There's one little herb that has gone unnoticed until now. Thanks to The Chalkboard Mag the little super-herb, Oregano is in the spotlight!

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Health Benefits of Ginger + 3 Simple Ways to Use It

by Kate Dalton Apr 26, 2019 3.3K Views

If you tend to have a colder constitution, lowered immunity, inflammation or a slower digestion; ginger is one of the most therapeutic herbs you could incorporate into your daily life. As a bonus, it’s one of the most accessible!

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10 Anti-fungal Herbs To Help Beat Candida

by Laurentine ten Bosch Dec 14, 2016 81K Views

Try these 10 herbal remedies for restoring balance caused by candida albicans or yeast overgrowth. These lesser known, potent anti-fungals are all natural and just as effective at treating yeast overgrowth.

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My Favorite Adaptogens for Stress & Fatigue

by Tess Patrick May 25, 2020 3.7K Views

Plant medicines and healing herbs are the future of healing. The funny thing is that they’ve been around for centuries and we’re only just beginning to embrace their powers in the Western world. Adaptogens, in particular...

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Keep Your Skin Brighter Than Christmas Lights These Holidays

by Tess Patrick Dec 24, 2021 1.4K Views

We’re all about looking after ourselves in the kindest and gentle way, so we’re putting positive habits in place to nourish our skin all the way through the holiday season.

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Pregnancy Supplements - Which Ones Really Matter?

by Larina Robinson Jan 30, 2017 3.7K Views

Are you pregnant or trying to become pregnant? Confused by the should and shouldn’ts of nutritional supplementation? While a healthy diet is essential when pregnant to ensure proper nutrition for you and your growing baby, there may still be nutritional gaps or absorption issues. We’ve rounded up our top picks …

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10 Immune Boosting Flu Shot Alternatives

Oct 31, 2011 3.1K Views

Pharmacies all over are promoting walk-in flu shots for the "flu season"...but for those that don't want a chemical cocktail injected into their bodies what measures can we take to ensure we are not sidelined with nagging colds or a debilitating flu episode.

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What Is Your Body Trying To Tell You? 9 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Jul 19, 2012 19K Views

Suffering from headaches, itchy eyes and throat, chapped lips or constipation? These are all little signs that our body is trying to alert us there are imbalances that need to be taken care of. Find out which signs you shouldn't ignore, and what to do about them.

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4 Impressive Reasons To Eat More Plant-Based Foods!

Sep 22, 2013 2.1K Views

With the flu season around the corner it's important to make sure your immunity is in full strength. They're not just great for boosting your immune system. We've got 4 awesome reasons that you're going to want to eat more plant-based foods in your diet!

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Love Your Liver with These 6 Culinary Medicine Tips

by Lisa Mase Jun 27, 2019 7.4K Views

The liver is our body's main recycling station. It re-purposes all our bile and prepares it to break down food and digest fat in the small intestine. Among its many roles, the liver activates digestive enzymes and stores the glycogen necessary for digesting and assimilating carbohydrates.


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