October 2009

Skin Brushing for a Healthy Body

October 28, 2009

Back in the beginning of October, I mentioned writing a series of posts on a great presentation by Marcella Clark and Kirsty Hardinge of the The Body Center in Holland, MI. One topic they discussed was brushing the skin regularly and I’ve found it to actually be quite relaxing. It doesn’t take more than a [...]

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H1N1 Prevention

October 26, 2009

I received the following email today and enjoyed the way it presented valuable information in a common sense format. I’m not endorsing this doctor, however, and I do think he is a bit mixed on a few crucial points – but this is a great prevention at a glance article. The following advice, given by [...]

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Fluoride in Food

October 23, 2009

If you are like most people who’ve experienced a natural health awakening over the past few years, (or maybe you’re still in yours – after all, education is a lifelong process!), you are aware of the dangers of fluoride, and you have  taken steps to remove it from your water supply. To recap, sodium fluoride [...]

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Why Avoid Parabens?

October 18, 2009

I’ve been more than a little disgusted lately at all of the products I’ve seen hoarding parabens. While I notice them frequently (near the end of most ingredient lists) in lotions, etc, I have also seen them in what companies are claiming as “natural” products (for example, Lush lip balm). Worse yet, at a craft [...]

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Houseplant Fertilizers from your Kitchen

October 11, 2009

I don’t have a very green thumb, so I was particularly interested in a an article from babyfit.com on a few easy, homemade fertilizers you can mix right in your kitchen. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a direct link to the article as usual since it was only an e-mailed article called “DIY: Houseplant Fertilizer”. You [...]

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

October 6, 2009

I love tomato sauce on my spaghetti, but I never thought to make my own until I tried Jessica’s homemade recipe this past week. It was absolutely delicious! Only a few days later I stopped at a small farmer’s market and bought a huge basket of tomatoes to make and freeze my own. Almost all [...]

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Easy Tips to Improve Digestion

October 1, 2009

I feel fortunate to have attended a wonderfully informative presentation on digestion and raw foods at The Body Center in Holland, MI this past Tuesday. There were two knowledgeable presenters- Marcella Clark, owner of The Body Center (also CCHT, CMMT, CRA, and more), and Kirsty Hardinge, professional chef and CCHT. I think the many things [...]

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