Isn’t it a great experience when a friend says something so funny that you begin to laugh exceptionally hard... I mean to the point that your stomach hurts and you almost begin to cry? Didn’t you feel the tension dissipate? What you are experiencing is a release of stress that may have been weighing you down for days. The old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine” is so true. Proverbs 17:22 kjv says… A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Why is laughter your secret weapon to beating stress? You may be surprised to discover that laughter is equivalent to fifteen minutes…
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Activated Charcoal Benefits and Uses
*This post contains affiliate links that may earn me a commission through purchases. Activated Charcoal Benefits and Uses If you browse health articles online, you’ve probably heard of activated charcoal. Today, I’m share some information about what activated charcoal is, how it’s made, what it comes from, and of course, the benefits and uses of activated charcoal. What is Activated Charcoal? It’s not uncommon to see activated charcoal mentioned as being used for things like teeth whitening, or maybe you’ve been on Amazon and seen a container of charcoal being sold as a mask or facial scrub. It’s true! Activated charcoal is amazing for health and beauty, but its original purpose…
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Top Health Benefits for Lemon Balm
*Purchases through links in this post may result in a commission for me. I LOVE to study health topics and also ENJOY using natural health remedies… and I LOVE to share this info with my readers. (*Disclaimer: I am not a licensed health practitioner. Before using any natural remedies, please do your own research.) The first thing that I’d like to discuss is that many people do not believe most natural remedies work. A few reasons why natural remedies have earned a bad reputation is… (This is my own “opinion”) Natural remedies may initially take longer to work, but you should see a better benefit overall because most “medicines” only…
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14 Top Health Benefits of Mint
If you’ve ever chewed on freshly plucked mint leaves, then you probably realize that there aren’t many flavors quite as bold and refreshing as mint. God gave us so many little plants to enjoy — and what’s even better is that they can improve our lives health-wise. Science research has uncovered previously unknown facts about how mint leaves can help improve our health, so today I’ll share some of the top health benefits of mint leaves… 1. Mint Helps Limit Allergic Reactions Unfortunately, many people are affected by allergic reactions. Many of these reactions are caused by sensitivity to pet wastes, dander, extremely small organisms like dust mites, and the list…
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Learn About Vitamin C – 101
With the cold and flu season upon us, this is a great time to chat about vitamin C! 🙂 Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and water-soluble vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid. Humans differ from animals in that our bodies can’t produce vitamin C on its own, but must get it elsewhere. What are the health benefits of vitamin c? Vitamin C aids the body in forming and maintaining connective tissue, blood vessels, skin, and bones. Experts say that vitamin C is one of the most efficient and safest nutrients. While it may not cure the common cold, it can help reduce the risks of contracting one and helps…
