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Curcumin for Health
15 Dec 2010 by

You may have come across an article discussing the benefits of curcumin for your health as there are literally thousands of studies of its role in health in the medical literature. Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid in tumeric which is a popular spice used for centuries in India and Southeastern Asia. Tumeric is a member of the ginger family and is used as a flavoring agent in curry dishes. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since 1900 B.C. to treat a variety of problems.

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Going Green Tips for Your Health
01 Nov 2010 by

Going green tips usually make a whole lot of sense and should be shared whenever possible. Is it not smart and beneficial to get as many to jump on this green bandwagon as possible? Do we not want more healthy individuals and planet? Please take a minute to view the steps to going green shared in the post at http://www.greenliving9.com/going-green-tips.html. The title of the post is “Going Green Tips” and the website is Green Living 9.

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Spirulina Health Benefits
27 Jul 2010 by

You may have not heard of spirulina health benefits before, but in health circles the value of this blue-green alga taken from the sea or fresh water is not usually disputed. Spirulina contains about 60% vegetable protein, amino acids,beta-carotene, tocopherols, potassium, B-12 and other ingredients that act as antioxidants.  Because it is a whole food it can be eaten alone or with food.

People take spirulina for a variety of reasons some of which to ensure they are receiving the right amount of protein, critical nutrients,amino acids and enzymes. It is sometimes referred to as a “super food” and has been declared by researchers and health experts as Continue Reading….

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Alternative Cancer Prevention and Treatments
09 Jun 2010 by



Cancer prevention is on the mind of most Americans these days. Probably the best way to guard against cancer is a proper diet filled with fruits and vegetables–as many naturopathic doctors might suggest. Add to the mix plenty of exercise throughout the week with a dose of sunshine (at least 15 minutes worth) each day as well.


However, when cancer is diagnosed, what is the best course to take. Is it to cut, burn or poison the cancer, thus often putting the patient in danger of further ill health, or is it taking a safer or more natural approach, allowing the body to heal itself? One of the best books that I have read concerning successful cancer treatments (and prevention) this year, is Continue Reading….

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The Beauty of Giving a Tree
20 May 2010 by




Will we ever have enough trees in our environment? I think not, in fact, we must now worry about forests being decimated by industry or wildfires. How can you help? The decision to give someone a tree planted in their name fulfills saving our earth and giving someone you care about a unique gift that is personally fulfilling. I have wished often that someone might plant a tree in my honor!


This is a time of year that we find ourselves thinking about giving gifts to our parents for Mother’s or Father’s Day or selecting a gift for high school or college graduation. Many weddings are also coming up. Though individuals appreciate our gifts, they may often become jaded with the proverbial tie, shirt,bathrobe, cologne, etc or other predictable gifts. Have you ever received a tree planted in your honor and an official certificate verifying that action? Probably not.


Tree-Givers is a unique business that will plant a tree in your state certified in your name. You may receive a framed certificate of this action. This is a great gift for someone who loves nature or is excited about the green movement or green living in general. I will never forget giving a tree planted in honor of my aunt as she broke down in tears in appreciation. I don’t know of anyone who loves nature as much or animals in general so this was perfect.


Tree-Givers also offers what is described as Comforting Thoughts Collection of 12 individual cards to be used in conjunction with a Tree-Giver Memorial Tree. These cards are beautifully written expressions of sympathy,compassion and hope. They help people progress through the stages of grief.


If you are interested in giving a tree as a gift to someone special, you may wish to visit Tree-Givers located at http://www.greenworldtree.com/savetheearth.html. Click on the icon on the lower right side of the page. Another option is the purchase a tree yourself and select a special location to plant it. You could make up your own certificate to give someone. The important action is the decision that you take in sake of the environment and another special individual.


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Hemp Foods, Chia Seeds and Maca
06 May 2010 by




Hemp foods, chia seeds and maca are three natural energy sources many people are not aware of. That is the reason for this post: to acquaint you with foods that excellent health resources. Many individuals acquaint hemp with smoking (its leaves and buds), but its greater value is as a food source (its seeds). One Canadian company, Ruth’s Hemp Bars, manufactures hemp bars which are natural sources of protein in a five gram bar. Each bar contains hemp seeds, of course, but also black currents,sunflower seeds,almonds,honey,crisp brown rice, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and milled flax: a healthy food choice. Did you also know that the percentage of essential fatty acids is larger in hemp than soy?


Chia seeds are also another great food that is rich in Omega 3 (more than flaxseed or salmon!) and supplies calcium (five times more than milk). Chia seeds are so rich in anti-oxidants that they will stay fresh at room temperature for two years. Their unique gelling action make you feel full and thus loose weight much more easily.


Maca is a root vegetable originally from Peru. Farmers noticed that when cattle grazed over land with maca that they were healthier. So interest began and naturopathic doctors were attracted to it for its health promoting vitamins and minerals. Proponents also say it can increase endurance as well as promote sexual and reproductive health. Maca can be obtained as a powder to add to dishes or energy drinks.


Hemp foods, chia seeds and maca make a lot of sense to use. All three are GMO-free, contain no refined sugar, synthetic vitamins, or hydrogenated or trans fatty acids. To learn more about them or to obtain any one of them, please visit http://www.greenworldtree.com/hempfood.html and take a look.




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Composting
03 Apr 2010 by




We are so used to throwing food scraps down the garbage disposal that it has become a way of life. But if you are thinking of gardening or fortifying your lawn, you are literally pouring money down the drain. Those food scraps could be feeding your flowers and veggies. The answer is composting.


Webster’s dictionary states it like this: Composting is “a mixture of decomposing organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.” So let’s recycle. Take those food scraps, coffee grounds,watermelon rinds,and grass clippings and save them in a pile of compost. Organic wastes serve as great fertilizers for your lawn and garden.


The first step is to find an area or create one in which you can deposit organic waste. You may want to build or purchase a storage bin or simply map out an area in your backyard. Today we have access to more ideal compost bins by going online (Go to http://www.greenworldtree.com/lawnandgarden.html and click on the store Gardens Alive.)


After you decide upon a compost or composter, you will have to remember to keep the pile or composter moist. The moisture content should be at about 40-60 percent to allow the microorganisms to work well in breaking down the waste. Be sure to turn the pile over now and then. This lets oxygen in to aid the decomposition. It will not be too long then, that you can put this garbage to good use, particularly in your garden (though this will also aid in grass development).


Composting is what naturally occurs in nature. Take a walk in the woods and you will see and understand. This is also a good way to go green and help save our earth. The incinerator in our kitchen is not necessarily environmentally friendly, so give composting a try.


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Going Green at Home: Eat Organic!
21 Mar 2010 by




One of the first steps in realizing green living is to monitor what we place in our mouths or in other words what we eat and drink. It used to be that that was an afterthought at best, but nowadays with the fertilizer and pesticides that are used in growing fruits and vegetables, not to mention the preservatives, the thought about what we eat needs to become primary in our thinking.


If you are fortunate enough to live by a farmer’s market or health store that sells organic food, thank your lucky stars. Not everyone will qualify for that. However, perhaps it is worth a fifteen or twenty minute drive farther to visit that whole foods market. You will relish the organic fruits and vegetables when you bite into them. And after all, isn’t our health our number one concern? Shouldn’t it be?


To find the nearest farmers market in your area, you can visit www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarket for a list of stores nearby. If you are out of the country, please research or ask a friend. The effort will surely pay off in health dividends. Organic farms are required to use organic compost and soil amendments. Moreover, if you already eat organic, you know that organic tastes a whole lot better as well. I will never forget the first organic apple I bit into–it tasted SO MUCH better than the store bought I had been used to.


More on eating organic later, but this is surely one of the best decisions you can make to improve your life. Support family-owned farmers markets and enjoy the green life!


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Organic Clothing: Part of a Green Lifestyle
20 Mar 2010 by




More and more stores are starting to stock organic clothing. It’s gaining our attention as even WalMart is looking towards organic clothing. But why? What are the benefits of organic clothing over what we are used to wearing?


By making a decision to purchase and wear organic clothing, we are helping our environment and ourselves in many ways. First of all, organic clothing does not contain the many dyes and residual pesticides that are used in conventional manufacturing. Organic cotton, for instance, is more breathable and longer lasting. The soil is which organic cotton is grown is not saturated from year after year use of insecticides and pesticides. The water supply is also protected. Less water is used in organic manufacturing.


Did you know that it takes roughly one pound of chemicals to grow three pounds of conventional cotton? And to manufacture a pair of cotton jeans and a T-shirt requires about a pound of fertilizer and pesticide. In contrast, hemp and bamboo need very little fertilizer yet are quite durable as material.  You can see how our Mother Earth (and also the farmers who must handle pesticides) benefit when we decide to go organic in the clothes we wear.


And so, if one considers him or herself a part of the green movement and lifestyle, is there not also an obligation to “dress the part?” We need to support those stores that make organic clothing from cotton, hemp or bamboo. Two outstanding stores that come readily to mind are Gaiam and Nubious Organics, two I have ordered from my self and would recommend. Yes, organic clothing is a little more expensive, but isn’t it really worth it when we consider how we are helping ourselves and the environment?


So thank you in advance for making the decision to go organic. You are definitely a part of the solution, not a part of the problem. Now you can further that impact by taking care to wash your organic clothes in cold water (thus saving energy) and then hanging them on a clothes line to dry (rather than a conventional dryer thus saving more energy).  Five stars for those decisions!


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Foods High in Vitamin D
09 Mar 2010 by




The hottest vitamin in the world today seems to be Vitamin D. After only really being “discovered” only about ten years ago, Vitamin D benefits are extolled in countless articles on the Internet.  Of course the vitamin we are talking about is Vitamin D3, not Vitamin2 which is also readily available. Vitamin D3 can be obtained easily by sitting or walking for fifteen minutes in the sun. That’s the cheapest source and some health gurus say it’s the best.


If you live in a Northern climate, however, the sun is not always around. And that is a problem. Therefore we need to look for Vitamin D in other sources:  either as a supplement or in the food we eat.  If taken as a supplement, the correct dosage is widely disputed among health professionals. Though all agree its vital, some say to take as few as 500 International Units and others say a minimum of 5,000 IU’s a day. In fact some vitamin manufacturers now have the vitamin available in large tablets to accommodate this request. If one is suffering from the flu or another issue, it is often advised to take more.


A deficiency of Vitamin D, according to some reports, can lead to an increased risk of fibromyalgia. But let’s talk about fortifying our system with Vitamin D and let’s do that through the foods we consume.  Where do we find Vitamin D? It can be found in many foods.  Here is a list all of which represent 100 grams amounts:  fish oil (10000 IU), mushrooms (1660 IU), catfish (500 IU), salmon (466 IU), sardines (480 IU), herring (680 IU), cereal (335 IU), oysters (320 IU), oatmeal (335 IU), whole milk (310 IU), infant formula (310 IU), 1 tsp. margarine (250 IU), 1 whole egg (20 IU), and Swiss cheese (12 IU).


A good habit to get into is to examine the labels on food and stop to read them. This will tell you the exact amount of Vitamin D, and if there is a low source, you may need to take a supplement to be sure you get enough of one of the most valuable vitamins in nature.


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