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covid conspiracy theory
I don't really get caught up in conspiracy theories. But I like to analyze things and connect the dots. So I came up...
Toasted or untoasted wheat germ
Wheat germ has been around for a long time, under the brand -- Kretschmer. You can still buy it today (along with a...
The Hot Zone Ebola Virus
I like to read about how viruses work, and how drugs work (I was a biochemistry major and pharmacology grad student.)...
3 Natural ways to prevent colds
I hate getting sick, and the good old cold virus has so many mutants, that you're almost sure to get one. The common...
The difference between gelatin and pectin
Although pectin and gelatin are both used to thicken, gel, or stabilize foods and other products, they are very...
Is brewers yeast good for you?
When I was 17, I got the kissing disease -- mononucleosis -- and I couldn't seem to get better. I was in my senior...
History of Granola and how to make your own
I still eat granola. But I remember when it first became popular. I'm pretty sure I bought it in a box. I never made...
Get Outdoors Often
Time to get outdoors. You know, out of the house, the office, the workspace, the doors. It's a little thing with big...
Choosing a good Magnesium supplement
My husband and I have been taking magnesium supplements. For years I have been taking Jigsaw Magnesium and it has...
Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is not a form of starvation but a way for you to time your meals to maximize your body's ability...
The meaning of hot drinks
I've often wondered about the revelation that says hot drinks are not for the body or belly. Joseph Smith gave us the...
Prevent osteoporosis naturally
I decided I wasn't going to take hormone replacement therapy -- HRT. I was going to go au natural. Just head into the...
Heart healthy chocolate
Chocolate melts my heart, makes me feel good and keeps my heart healthy. Chocolate has health benefits, especially...
Herbs to Increase Energy
We live in an age when we get things instantly. We access the Internet for quick answers, we text friends and family...
Benefits of a three day fast
A three-day fast is my favorite. And now, researchers have found that a three-day fast reboots your immune system. I...
Amy Cuddy’s body language
At first I felt a little silly doing this, but it really works. I got the idea from a legitimate study and TED talk....
Golden flaxseed vs brown flaxseed
What are the differences between golden flaxseed and brown flaxseed? While some suppliers may say one is better than...
The health benefits of Zingiberaceae
Zingiberaceae are flowering perennial herbs that belong to the ginger family of about 1,000 species. The roots, or...
Where to Find Phytoestrogens
I've talked about adding phytoestrogens to my diet, but really, what are they? It's very confusing, all this plant...
Kale Lemonade
This is better than lemonade because it has kale, spinach, and chard in it. And you can barely taste the veggies. I...
Milk Thistle benefits
Milk Thistle is one of those plants that you often see growing along the roadside. It has bright purple thistles that...
Poison oak remedies
Poison oak brings back a lot of bad memories for me. When I was about 12 years old, my girlfriend and I were walking...
Flaxseed and wheatgerm nutrition
Wheatgerm and ground flaxseeds have a similar look. They have nutritional benefits and are easy to use. Flaxseed is...