The aroma and flavor of peppermint is familiar to us because of its common use in breath fresheners. Extracted from Mentha piperita, a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint, peppermint essential oil has been in use in Europe for ...
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‘Good’ Foods That Wreak Havoc On Your Health
Looking to lose weight or stay in shape? Then think twice about eating “health” food. Some of the foods most touted as “health-conscious” choices are often laden with unhealthy ingredients – and will reinforce your decision to skip processed foods ...
Read More »State Seizes 8-Year-Old Boy After Mom Seeks 2nd Opinion
A Missouri couple says they lost custody of their 8-year-old son simply because they sought a second medical opinion about his weight. Tiffany and Jason Adams claim their son, Jaxon, was taken from them because of the recommendation of one ...
Read More »The Ugly (But Delicious) Superfood That Fights Cancer And Lowers Cholesterol
Ever noticed those big ugly brown roots lining the tables at farmers’ markets and natural food stores? Chances are, they’re yacon (yah-CON) — those sweet, scrumptious vegetables that are the rage in health circles these days. Strange and ugly as ...
Read More »Review: A Forgotten But Perfect Gun For Concealed Carry
Gun manufacturers have overwhelmingly embraced the concealed carry movement that has swept the nation within the past 20 years. More firearms choices are available specifically designed for concealed carry today than at any other point in history. Once the realm ...
Read More »Your Bug-Out Bag May Be Useless And You Don’t Even Know It
Over the past few years, I have read many articles on various websites concerning “bug out-bags” and “get-home bags.” Those are, in my humble opinion, two different things. But there are two factors that both share, and many people overlook. ...
Read More »4 Steps To A Weight-Gain-Free Christmas
It seems like every October through December we are inundated with more food than we know what to do with. It begins with the Halloween candy that is displayed in plastic pumpkins for weeks after the big night. Those orange ...
Read More »Is There a Connection Between Weight Gain and Poor Liver Function?
Your liver is the large, irregularly shaped organ that sits in the top right portion your abdominal cavity directly above your stomach. It plays a central role in over 500 different functions that support your daily health and well being, ...
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