Author: Pie Mulumba
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Moringa: The Next Big Superfood?
When it comes to the growing list of superfoods, moringa always seems to be at the top of the pile. Native to northern India, Moringa Oleifera has quickly become a favorite supplement among health enthusiasts. They often use it in the form of a powder, capsule, oil, or tea. Unlike most plants, all parts of…
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Plants To Grow For Glowing Skin
I for one can admit that I absolutely love a good beauty product. What’s more, I love natural beauty products. Scouring the last beauty buys, I’ve noticed how a lot of these products contain plants as their main ingredients. While plants can bring beauty and fresh air to your home, they can also help to…
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Anti-Aging Teas You Need To Start Drinking
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What Does An Apple A Day Actually Do?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. How often were we told this by our parents growing up, with the hope that we’d end up eating more fruit? While the original proverb was eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread – the logic is still…
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Boost Your Blood Circulation With These Six Foods
When it comes to the optimum functioning of the human body, good circulation is crucial. The circulatory system is the system in the human body responsible for the transportation of blood, oxygen, nutrients, waste products, and toxins. It is also in charge of regulating both body temperature and pH levels. As it is so vital…
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Tai Chi: 6 Ways It Boosts Your Health
An ancient Chinese discipline, tai chi has been adopted as an effective and beneficial tool for both mind and body. Consisting of a series of slow, fluid movements and deep breathing, tai chi is a form of exercise that places emphasis on stretching and strength training. It incorporates the idea of yin/yang by having the physical…
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Fried Foods Linked To Increased Mortality
For some of us, fried foods are meals solely reserved for cheat days or unending bus rides. However, for the remaining majority, fried foods are quick, cheap meals to be regularly enjoyed at lunch and dinner times. In fact, more than a third of American adults enjoy fried-food every day (1). While previous studies have…
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9 Good Things That Happen From Drinking A Daily Glass Of Wine
We’ve all heard that a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, but just how factual is it? With the growing need to adopt a healthier lifestyle, drinking alcohol can leave us feeling guilty. Thankfully, emerging research continues to highlight the benefits that come from moderately consuming alcohol. In fact, consuming a glass…
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Endorphins : Naturally Boosting Your Happy Juices
Endorphins are naturally produced chemicals that help to alleviate pain, discomfort, and stress. They are produced by the nervous system and are often referred to as feel-good chemicals because of their ability to relieve stress and incite euphoria. There are at least 20 different types of endorphins and each has a different function. Some help…
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Quinoa As A Superfood: Could It Be The New Coconut?
Touted as the ultimate, multifunctional health elixir, the love for coconut continues to grow. Whether it’s been used as a skincare ingredient or oil, the health-driven desire for coconut doesn’t seem likely to fade. However, the recent growing preference for the grain that is quinoa has begun to rival that desire. What is Quinoa? Quinoa…