Author: Pie Mulumba
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8 Great Reasons To Start Eating Okra
Affectionately referred to by Louisiana inhabitants as gumbo, Okra is a delicious vegetable native to both African and Asian cuisines. Also referred to as lady’s fingers, okra is used in a number of soups and stews due to its ability to thicken these meals. Aside from its edible seeds, the inside of the okra pods…
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Here’s Why You Should Drink Green Tea Every Morning
When it comes to renowned beverages, green tea could rival the early fame days of Coca-Cola. Seen as the healthiest drink in the world, green tea is packed with antioxidants that allow for it to provide plenty of health benefits. Why green tea? Made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, green tea can be…
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4 Essential Oils To Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms
Menopause is a major life change that every middle-aged woman will go through. Hormonal changes can trigger a number of uncomfortable symptoms. These include hot flashes, fatigue, vaginal dryness, weight gain, loss of libido, and irritability. Unfortunately, the above-mentioned symptoms can make daily life quite difficult. That being said, the use of essential oils can…
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Here’s Why Hilary Swank Uses Kettlebells
Fifteen years ago, Hilary Swank stole our hearts and displayed her fitness levels in the boxing movie, Million Dollar Baby. Now over a decade later, the Oscar-winner continues to prioritize both her health and fitness. In a recent Instagram post, the star shared a video of herself doing a kettlebell exercise to the sound of…
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Ayurvedic Beauty Tips for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means life knowledge as it provides Ayurvedic lifestyle tips that help to nourish the mind, body, and soul. The skin is the biggest organ in the body, thus it is imperative that we take great care of it. However, while there are countless skin care products, a lot of them are…
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6 Essential Oils To Naturally Boost Your Libido
The popularity of essential oils continues to grow, due to their ability to alleviate a variety of ailments. Their effects include inducing sleep, reducing stress and promoting an anti-aging effect. With Valentine’s Day coming up, their demand may continue to soar as these oils can also help to boost libido. Low libido While it may…
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Shea Butter: The Beauty Superfood
A substance native to West Africa that’s transformed into a beauty elixir. For many individuals, shea butter is the beauty superfood. What is shea butter? Shea butter comes from the shea nuts of the shea tree (Shea karite tree). The tree grows naturally in West Africa from west Senegal to east Sudan before ending by…
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5 Health Lessons To Learn From Italians
According to the Bloomberg Global Health Index, Italians are the healthiest people in the world (1). Using data from the World Bank, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Population Division, Bloomberg evaluated 163 countries. The authors of the study then looked at health risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and tobacco use.…
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Adaptogens: Stress-Relieving Herbs For Your Health
A common staple in Ayurvedic medicine, adaptogens are herbs that help to maintain and improve overall health by regulating the body’s stress levels. In the fast-paced lives that we lead, avoiding stress is nearly impossible. However, the concern arises when stress becomes chronic. Chronic stress can affect the body in a number of ways. This includes…
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Golden Berries: This Year’s Super Berries
Don’t let their small size fool you as golden berries are bursting with antioxidant benefits. Native to South America, golden berries (Peruvian ground cherries) are the latest berries being referred to as a superfood. They’re rich in fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols. Goldenberries are also a rare source of antioxidant withanolides. Due to its antioxidant value,…