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5 Ways Lemongrass Helps Physical and Mental Health

Stressed, in need of a detox or feeling angry often? Then lemongrass might be just what you need to create a sense of calm, boost liver function and restore balance to the body. Master herbalist Paul Haiden discusses the many benefits of pleasant-smelling and tasting lemongrass, which he says can be used to make a

Cake Boss Reportedly Arrested For DWI

by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. Cake Boss Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro, Jr., was reportedly arrested this morning for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Valastro was said to have been swerving in Manhattan traffic as he drove his 2014 yellow Corvette. Police reportedly found Valastro to be visibly intoxicated and arrested him upon failing a

8 Herbs that Help Improve Eyesight

The eyes are probably the most sensitive organs in the human body and because they are so delicate, they can also fall prey to a whole variety of diseases and conditions. These can range from the mild to the severe and because of the human dependence on the sense of sight, they can sometimes greatly

Top 10 Remedies for Heartburn

Heartburn is such a common problem that more people see it as an inconvenience than a health issue. However, if it is no treated, chronic heartburn can cause serious damage to the esophagus and lead to a number of serious complications. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can help to control this

Reasons Why Peanuts Are Great For You

Peanuts are not just for elephants, there for people too. In fact, peanuts contain nutrients that are beneficial to your health, which is especially true if they are eaten in their raw form and not as sugary peanut butter, peanut brittle, peanut oil or candy forms. What are the beneficial nutrients in peanuts? Vitamins E,

10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods for a Healthy Body

A diet rich in naturally anti-inflammatory foods can greatly help the quality of life for people who have a variety of inflammatory conditions. These can include conditions like Crohn’s, Parkinson’s, cardiac disease, asthma and arthritis, which can frequently be painful and bring with them potentially serious complications. Below are 10 of the best foods to

The 14 Creepiest Lies The Food Industry Is Feeding You

We all know that a hamburger patty or bun from Mc Donald’s is made out of questionable ingredients, but you might not realize that other foods you eat on a daily basis – and think are healthy – are even more horrific. Let’s take a look to the creepiest lies the food industry is feeding

10 Ways to Use Recycled Coffee Ground

Most people, when they are done with their cup of java in the morning, will throw their used coffee grounds away. They do not realize there are some really amazing things that you can do with them that will not only save on the amount of waste you are producing, but also help out around

Benefits of Fasting

The evidence throughout time supporting fasting is incredible. There was a guy back in ancient Greece named Aesculapius that said, “Instead of using medicine, fast. ”Hippocrates recommended prolonged fasting instead of taking health-destroying pharmaceuticals, which is the God of modern day medicine, most of the religions in the world advocate periods of “abstinence” from food

Turmeric Tea for Winter Blues and Insomnia

Especially if you live in a cool climate, the short days, lack of sunlight and bleak or cold weather can really take its toll on your body, especially in the mid-winter months of January and February. People at this time can suffer from the mid-winter blues or sleeping issues, either one of which can make