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Health benefits of curry leaves

This eastern seasoning has benefits that could make a difference across the globe.

Are you a fan of Indian or Pakistani cuisine?  Well, curry might be the key to better health so it may be time to try some eastern cooking!

Hair: Simmer crushed curry leaves in coconut oil until dark and apply to your hair and scalp to maintain healthy hair and stimulate growth.  Regular consumption of curry leaves is believed to also prevent premature graying of hair.

Weight loss:  It is believed that chewing or eating a few curry leaves a day will help you lose weight.

Digestion:  Consuming curry leaves or crushed curry regularly will help with healthy stomach function and also can be used to treat diarrhea.

Eye health:  Compounds found in curry leaves can help to maintain good eye sight and is also believed to prevent cataracts.

Skin problems:  Skin irritation, bruises, and even burns can be treated by using curry leaves broken down topically.

Upset Stomach:  Morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting can be treated effectively by adding the juice of curry leaves to some lime juice and a bit of sugar.

Women's health:  Women in India have been taking powdered curry after after giving birth to boost their health.

Diabetes:  It is believed that consuming about 10 curry leaves a day can help to alleviate diabetes.  The weight loss properties of curry leaves further lower the chances of developing diabetes resulting from obesity.

Kidney health:  Though not the leaves, curry plant root juices taken orally are believed to relieve pain related to kidney problems.

If you are not sure how to obtain fresh curry leaves, go to your local Asian market or even substitute curry powder!


 


Health benefits of alfalfa sprouts

Most of us know alfalfa as feed for livestock, but if you eat alfalfa sprouts, you may end up "as healthy as an ox" as well!

Adding sprouts to your morning breakfast could offer a huge health boost!


-Anti microbial:  Compounds called saponins found in alfalfa sprouts have a cleansing and infection fighting effect that can be useful in preventing illnesses caused by invading microbes in the digestive tract.

-Fiber:  Since alfalfa sprouts are a good source of fiber, they can be helpful to people who have digestive issues.  Also, dietary fiber is useful in maintaining healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels.  

-Anti Cancer:  Plant based compounds within alfalfa sprouts are believed to fight and destroy cancer cells of several different types.  Among these are lung, colon, breast, and cancers of the blood.

-Anti viral:  Viral infections can be battled or even prevented due to plant based compounds called saponins contained within the sprouts of alfalfa.

-Anti inflammatory:  Consuming the sprouts of alfalfa can reduce the production of inflammation causing toxins within the alimentary canal of the digestive tract.

-Heart health:  Due to their anti inflammatory properties and the fact that the fiber contained in these sprouts helps with cholesterol levels, the chances of developing heart problems can be reduced by consuming them.

-Anti Fungal: Saponins contained in alfalfa sprouts have been shown to help clean out the colon, removing harmful fungal impurities.

-Arthritis:  Once again, inflammation causes havoc in the body but can be reduced by adding alfalfa sprouts to your sandwiches, soups, or smoothies daily.  Arthritis sufferers benefit greatly from foods with anti inflammatory effects.

It is important to remember that while some consider alfalfa seeds to be a good source of nutrition, you should wait and sprout them before consuming.  Data shows that saponins, the anti inflammatory healing agent contained in alfalfa sprouts, increase over 400% due to the chemical process within the plant of sprouting. 


Throw 1 banana, 3 strawberries, a tablespoon of raw honey, a cup and a half of almond milk, a tablespoon of coconut oil, a hanful of kale, and a half cup of alfalfa sprouts in a blender for a mega healing breakfast smoothie for 2 that tastes too good to be healthy!


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Argan Oil is Liquid Gold


THE LIQUID GOLD! ARGAN OIL!

Argan oil (Argana spinosa) is a small and spiky tree that growth mostly in the south of Morocco and only recently became really recognized for its healing and nourishing properties. It bears a fruit that yields an edible nut. It takes the whole year for the fruit to mature. If you have seen photos of Morocco, often you will see goats on top of trees, climbing and feeding on the fruits and twigs.

Traditionally nuts were milled by hand once the kernel has passed through the goats gut. It then was cleaned, roasted and then ground and crushed. The mixture was then dowsed in water and the oil floats off. Decanting and settling removed the debris and clarified the oil.

Nowadays it is done with cold pressing and some refining.

Why Argan Oil is Good For Your Skin!

Argan oil has good resistance to oxidation and is a free radical scavenger. It has much more vitamin E than olive oil.  It is one of the best oils to use for dry and mature skin. This oil has demonstrated the possibility for good restructuring activity as it is high in unsaturated fatty acids. Its nutritive qualities are very useful when it comes to the delicate eye area. Massaging daily argan oil into your skin can slow down the signs of aging, sun damage and it is one of top oils to use for stretch marks.

Best of all, it does not go rancid quickly do it is high Vitamin E content and using unrefined oil is always to the best, for it has been un-altered and retains its nutritive properties.

Here is Typical Fatty Acid Profile for Argan Oil

Palmitic Acid  about 13%
Oleic Acid about 48%
Stearic Acid about 5%

Other acids are palmitoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic

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TOGETHER WE RISE UP

We are Anonymous.
We are everywhere.
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Greedy banksters and corporate cartels, you cannot stop us.
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They are trying to outlaw saving your own seed in Europe

They are trying to outlaw saving your own seed in Europe! 


There is no actual reason for this insanity other than a power play by Monsanto and the rest to enforce their monopoly and be completely rid of heirloom varieties. This is a desperate situation with serious implications. Please share!!



8600 people have already said NO! Will you too? 10k needed
The EU wants to stop us from saving and sharing our organic (normal -untainted - poison free - non-gmo) seed. Biodiversity is being destroyed by corporations like Monsanto, for profit and greed!

Full info & petitions: http://open-seeds.org/bad-seed-law/

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/We_dont_accept_this_Let_us_keep_our_seeds_EU

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The Dangers of Air Fresheners




Air fresheners or 'room deodorizers' are becoming increasingly popular. But did you know that they contain many harmful toxins? Even some of the commercially sold 'natural' ones!

These products have been linked to an increase in asthma symptoms and pulmonary diseases. Aside from this, general symptoms of sickness and migraine have been noted from use of room fragrance products.

Most air fresheners including some scented candles, plug-ins and timed aerosols contain phthalates. This a chemical compound mainly used to soften plastic and is what gives P.V.C its flexibility.
Although in recent years some companies claim to have removed these phthalates from their products other key ingredients can also be very harmful.

Learn more about the toxins found in air fresheners:
  • Genotoxins are chemical agents that damage DNA.  Damages to cellular DNA can result in cell mutations and even lead to cancer.
  • Mutagenic chemicals, as the name suggests, can increase the recurrence of  some types of mutations. 
  • Broncho-constrictors narrow the airways along the bronchial tube and cause them to constrict or tighten. These symptoms are very similar to asthma, which may give rise to the association to asthma symptoms.
  • Neurotoxins, the name literally translated means 'nerve toxins'. They damage the brain or nervous system by killing neurons in the body.
  • Hepatoxins damage the liver. 
  • Reproductive toxins have been found to decrease fertility. The rate of infertility has *increased by over 4% since the 1980's.  


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Make Your Own Toxin Free Natural Room Deodorizer


Here is a recipe to make your own room spray without the nasty chemicals that commercial fresheners give out. The bonuses of this are endless and the cost is way cheaper in comparison. 



What you will need:

1 pump action spray bottle
Distilled Water
2 -4 drops Essential oils of your choosing
1 Tbsp Baking Soda


Directions: 

Mix baking soda and essential oils together.
Pour into bottle.
Add water, put lid on and shake.
This can be used as a room fragrance, fabric freshener, carpets,clothes or whatever you choose that needs a freshen up. ( Please remember that certain fabrics such as silk don't like oils though!)

Image courtesy of Hustvedt via wikimedia commons: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spray_bottle.jpg

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Healing Herbs And Spices


Foods have super powers! 

Get to know them!

Healing Herbs and Spices:


Spice up your life, and your health!
Oregano - helps soothe stomach muscles - 
Thyme - relaxes respiratory muscles -
Mint - can ease hiccups - 
Turmeric - Anti cancer -
Ginger - anti nausea remedy - 
Basil - can relieve gas and soothe stomach upsets -
Garlic - Natural antiseptic - 
Black Pepper - helps relieve indigestion
Fenugreek - helps flush out harmful toxins - 
Cayenne - can stop a heart attack
Fennel - can reduce bad breath and body odor - 
Cinnamon - helps lower blood pressure
Clove - anti microbial - 
Dill - Treats heartburn - colic and gas
Sage - antiseptic and antibiotic - 
Rosemary - antioxidant -


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Health benefits of acupuncture

Ok, we all know how it looks, painful!  But, it could actually reduce the amount of pain you have to endure in daily life!

A popular alternative treatment used for thousands of years throughout the China, acupuncture is now widely used across the world and is designed to interact with the body's natural energy pathways.


Although it is not without controversy within the medical community, acupuncture has spread like wildfire from the far east all the way to western Europe and the United States.  Acupuncture is now being used in combination with other treatments and on several different conditions and, oddly enough, is even being used and researched for veterinary applications.  It is not uncommon to find an acupuncture practitioner in chiropractic offices and spas.  The World Health Organization has claimed that acupuncture is an effective treatment for over two dozen health conditions and the U.S. army began teaching battlefield acupuncture in 2009 to field medics for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.  So, while there are many staunch advocates for acupuncture, the controversy with this treatment is born of placebo trials which are also hard to conduct.  Despite studies that suggest placebo can yield similar results, several alternative and mainstream health experts and institutions tout multiple health benefits related to this ancient Chinese practice.

While Chinese medicine has focused on the energy pathways in the body while using acupuncture, several authorities on health and nutrition have claimed that the benefits are purely scientific and don't rely on ancient philosophies.  The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Treatment Center has concluded that semi-weekly acupuncture sessions helped relieve extreme dry mouth, or xerostomia, in patients who underwent radiation treatment for cancers of the head and neck.  A peer reviewed British Medical Journal also claims the benefits of acupuncture to be rooted in science.  

The University Medical Center in Berlin, Germany found that acupuncture helps with osteoarthritis while the Mayo Clinic claims this treatment to be effective for people suffering fibromyalgia.  Acupuncture has shown great promise for treating migraines and pain after a dental procedure.  Lower back pain is also believed to be treatable using this ancient method.  Acupuncture is also believed to be an effective treatment for nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy, adding to the value of this treatment for cancer patients.  Patients who would like to avoid heavy pharmaceutical pain relievers that carry many side effects can turn to acupuncture.  Acupuncture is also useful for women's health issues.  The practice of acupuncture is safe and growing in popularity outside of China and even has electro and laser versions that are thought to be just as effective and less invasive.   


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Health Benefits Of Swiss Chard

Also called Roman kale, this leafy green veggie is packed with protective agents and nutrients.
If you have not tried swiss chard, here are a few reasons to jump in:

-Antioxidant power:  The leaves of Swiss chard are known to be a good source of vitamin C, also called the detox vitamin.  Tissue is protected from damage due to free radicals and toxins in the blood stream thanks to this important nutrient.

-Blood health:  Copper, iron, potassium, and manganese are among the minerals that are found within this leafy green.  Potassium helps to counter the effects of sodium in the blood which helps to naturally prevent heart disease.  Swiss chard also contains iron which is absolutely necessary for the production and maintenance of blood cells.

-Brain health:  Packed with vitamin K, which protects neurons in the brain from decline and is often suggested to naturally treat Alzheimer's disease.

-Bone health:  The vitamin K in Swiss chard helps to maintain bone strength and also stimulates bone production.  This veggie is also credited with preventing osteoporosis.

-Omega 3:  Swiss chard is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and beta carotenes.  Flavanoids convert to vitamin A in the body and help to protect against toxic agents in the blood stream.

-Weight loss:  Due to its high nutrient density and extremely low caloric and fat values, Swiss chard is a recommended component of the diet for those hoping to shed some extra body fat.  

-Anti Cancer:  Some data shows that regular consumption of Swiss chard can help to prevent some cancers including prostate cancer and colon cancer.



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Why Baby Carrots Should Be Avoided


What could I possibly have against these cute little “healthy” snacks that can be found in school lunchboxes across America? Well as it turns out many "baby carrots" aren't actually baby carrots at all...

It’s almost back to school time and baby carrots are one snack to keep out of your child's lunch. It may shock you... but baby carrots don't come out of the ground that way (Normally but some organic companies have designed ways to do this right... WITHOUT CHLORINE). There is no little baby carrot garden where these are harvested. Manufactured baby carrots are a result of taking all the broken and “ugly” big carrots they can’t put in the package, grinding them all up, processing them into the “baby” carrots and giving them a bath in chlorine to give them a bright happy orange color.

There are also “Cut & Peel” baby carrots that are widdled into a miniature form. If you look on the package it doesn’t say “Chlorine”, because it was added as part of manufacturing and not added as an ingredient…why is that? Packaged foods contains lots of chemicals both in the ingredients and in the manufacturing process. The tricky part is chemicals added as part of the manufacturing process are not considered to be an ingredient therefore does not have to be listed on the food label. So there is no way to tell what else is hiding in that box or package.

As defined by the EPA, Chlorine is a pesticide. Its purpose is to kill living organisms. So it would make sense that when you ingest chlorine, it kills some parts of our body like the healthy bacteria in your gut and intestinal flora for instance. Chlorine is a highly toxic, yellow-green gas most heavily used in chemical agents like household cleaners and can be found in the air near industrial areas especially around paper processing plants. Exposure to Chlorine has been linked to health problems such as sore throat, coughing, eye and skin irritation, rapid breathing, narrowing of the bronchi, wheezing, blue coloring of the skin, accumulation of fluid in the lungs, pain in the lung region, severe eye and skin burns, lung collapse, a type of asthma known as Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Chlorine is also added to the public water supply. So not only are you drinking it, but you are absorbing it through the largest organ in your body, your skin. In fact, 2/3 of human absorption of chlorine is from inhaling the steam in the form of chloroform and fast absorption through your open pores in the warm shower or bath. The inhalation of chloroform is a suspected cause of asthma and bronchitis, especially in children… which has increased 300% in the last two decades. Other health risks associated with chloroform is cancer, potential reproductive damage, birth defects, dizziness, fatigue, headache, liver and kidney damage. Chloroform is also found in the air and in food, like baby carrots.

Conclusion: Stick to organically grown whole carrots. They are really easy to find as you can buy them at your local farmers market or grocery store. Wash them and cut them into sticks for your childs lunch box. Carrots are an excellent snack that we enjoy all the time. Enjoy!

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Mind blowing facts about Onions

Forget the smell, embrace the flavor, and avoid the doctor's office!


By the time you finish reading this post, we want you to crave onions!

Onions have been used for thousands of years in cooking and remedies.  Known for their pungent aroma and various flavors depending on preparation, onions sometimes get a bad wrap.  But, here are some redeeming qualities that will have you loading up on onions the next time you are at the supermarket.  The juice of onions can be used topically for a cooling sensation but when eaten, onions have a warming effect internally.  Bug bites, bee stings, and even burns can be naturally treated with onion juice applied to the irritated area.  Also, onions have been used as a remedy for nose bleeds.  What is more, the onion is being shown to rival pharmaceutical drugs when it comes to helping women with menopause who suffer from bone loss.  It is believed that consuming onions regularly will help with sexual function as well.  Onions show promise in fighting and preventing colon cancers and possibly other types of cancer.  

The flavonoids contained in onions, the most notable being Quercetin further the detox effects of vitamin C and also pack a heavy anti cancer punch.  Heart disease costs more lives in developed countries than most other conditions and can be avoided by keeping onions in your regular diet.  By reducing bad LDL cholesterol and raising good HDL cholesterol, onions can greatly reduce your chances of a heart attack and also boost and maintain the health and strength of blood vessels.  The chromium that is found in onions helps to maintain blood glucose levels by assisting the cells of the body respond properly to insulin, a huge plus for diabetics.  

Now that you know some of the health boosts that come from onions, pick a variety: white, red, or sweet and chow down.  Remember that eating vegetables is very advantageous from a health standpoint, but the effects are much more profound if you consume them raw.  Though it may be a challenge, adding raw onion or onion juice to your diet could have a huge impact on your well being.  Try a shot of onion juice in the morning mixed with a little bit of honey and lime juice.  And don't be too quick to lob off the green tops of your onions because those shoots are an excellent source of vitamin A.



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Welcome To America: Land of the free home of the slave

Welcome to America. The land of the Free and the home of the brave.


Drinking an ice tea in a parking lot is now a crime and you will be punished. The police will tackle you to the ground and lock you up for the night. Lesson learned? Move country. The end. America sucks.

Sorry guys. America has lost it's mind. Who's in charge? Oh ya... you are. But you don't vote. It's not cool. Just leave the voting to the old people and religious fanatics and the country will run itself. LOL. Sorry my sarcasm switch got left on. It's off now. Have a good day. Thanks for watching.

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Neem another secret superfood


Some background on Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree in the mahogany family. The tree is native to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh growing mainly in tropical and semi-tropical regions. 


Neem has been used over the ages for Birth control / Contraception - boosts the immune system - can prevent heart disease - Helps combat Aids/Hiv - A natural aid to diabetes - can prevent dandruff - A powerful tool in Jaundice - Arthritis - Malaria - Eczema - Cancer fighter - combat herpes - warts - acne - stomach ulcers - skin disorders - viral diseases - athlete's foot - Rheumatism - boils - ulcers - nail fungus - Chicken pox - dental care - Ringworm - head lice - Psoriasis and even stress.

With so many striking features is it really no surprise that you haven't heard of it?



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Chow down, for health!


No this doesn't mean go eat lots of hamburgers or anything you can get your hands on! Haha this means if you eat healthy that is health insurance! Well not exactly but it helps you not need it. And today with all this health insurance talk - life insurance - GMO's - and the endless list of things that really make you reconsider what you are eating. We are so glad you you have visited us today in search for natural cures through healthy eating.  Listed below are some of our recent natural cures posts. So if you're interested in healthy eating to prevent disease and even help cure them then you are coming to the right place. We gather information from every corner of the globe through top sources, mainly activists, because this kind of information is hard to find in the mainstream!





















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Lavender - a versatile natural herb

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Lavender is one of the most widely used, versatile herbs  


Anxiety and depression.

The essential oil of lavender has a calming, sedative, and anti-convulsive effect. It can also increase the effectiveness of other relaxants. According to the Smell and Taste Foundation in Chicago, the scent of lavender increases brain waves associated with relaxation. Commission E, the German counterpart of the FDA that regulates herbal remedies, also approves lavender for treating relaxation and restlessness.

Insomnia

A study conducted at the University of Leicester in England showed that the use of lavender essential oil is just as effective in promoting sound sleep as traditional medication. In fact, many British hospitals offer their patients lavender pillows to help with sleeplessness. Scrapes and wounds. Lavender essential oil has very powerful antiseptic properties. Applying it to wounds can not only increase cell growth causing the wound to heal faster, but it also decreases the appearance of scars. The oils anti-microbial action protects scrapes and wounds from infection, while allowing them heal.  

Digestive problems

Lavender has also been endorsed by Germany's Commission E to treat all sorts of stomach and digestive disorders. It soothes the lining of the digestive tract and promotes the secretion of bile, which helps the body digest fats. In addition to this, lavender can also relieve gas pressure and constipation.  

Headaches

Massaging lavender oil onto the temples, neck and forehead can relieve neck and head tension and promote relaxation, thus relieving a variety of headaches. Those included are general headaches, gastric headaches, nervous headaches, sinus and tension headaches.

Skin problems  

By massaging lavender oil into the skin, it can be used to treat a number of skin problems such as acne, burns, dry skin, eczema, itchy skin, sunburn, seborrhea, and skin inflammation.  

Women's health problems

For pregnancy, lavender can help sooth and relieve flatulence and indigestion. It can diminish the look of stretch marks and scars. It can relieve cramps, edema, exhaustion, infection, breast abscesses, and post-natal depression. A study of lavender by British researchers suggests that using lavender oil during pregnancy and childbirth can help ease delivery pain and promote a speedy recovery.

Animal Farm - The truth about GM chicken



Why can't we have 100% organic? Is it really that hard to just have natural food again? Profit has blinded so many people into doing anything it takes to increase their revenue streams. These animals are suffering in more ways than one. It's horrible. We consume so much and care so much about profit that we are willing to make these mutants and abuse nature to suit us. Is there no end? Some agree this is acceptable. But not me. Sorry. This is not good. I vote NO. What about you?

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8 Foods That Will Keep Your Eyes Healthy

As the saying goes, 'eyes are the windows to the soul'. These 8 foods will help keep them in tip top shape!



  • Carrots are a well known vegetable for keeping eyes in good health. The Vitamin A has been proven to help with night vision. 
  • Bell Peppers contain Zeaxanthin know to keep eyes healthy and reducing age- related degenerative disorders to the eyes.
  • Collard Greens, like carrots, are a great source of Vitamin A.
  • Broccoli also contains high levels of Vitamin A. It too can prevent age related diseases.
  • Kale is a power packed vegetable containing Vitamin A, zeaxanthin and lutein compounds.
  • Brussels Sprouts contain high amount of zeaxanthin, lutein and beta-carotene which all promote good eye health.
  • Spinach is packed full of lutein, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. 
  • Apricots contain a good source of Vitamin A. With a high beta-carotene content these little fruits are a great way to protect your eyes.

So why do these foods help to keep the eyes so healthy?

 Research undertaken by the University of Manchester* in England has shown that the zeaxanthin and lutein compounds, when combined, produce and oily yellow substance that build up on the central part of the retina. This substance, known as macular pigment, is considered to be what helps protect the eye from age-related macular degeneration or AMD for short.



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