Footloose: Herbal Treatments for Healthy Feet

Wonderful Info thank you.

New Fair Trade Healing Teas!

Sweatpants Yoga for Oldsters Like Me

I believe this is just what I need. I don't really have a schedule that would allow for yoga classes as the distance I would need to go to find a studio is over 20 miles.

Steam Inhalation Natural Healing Remedy Using Herbs

I believe this time of year this post will be very helpful!

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You will need the following equipment:

Fresh or dried herbs, a heat proof bowl, 4 cups of boiling water and a bath towel.

Boil 4 cups of water. In a large heat proof glass or ceramic bowl, add one teaspoon of the herb of choice. Pour the boiling water slowly over the herbs. Hold your head about six inches above the bowl and inhale the steam. Capture the healing herb vapor by draping the towel over your head. This creates a vapor tent and holds in the steam. Usually 5-7 minutes is enough to relieve congestion.

Thyme: Acts as an expectorant, loosening phlegm in the respiratory tract so it can be coughed up. Thyme’s active ingredient is thymol. Thymol has strong antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties.

Peppermint: An active ingredient in chest rubs and is used to treat the common cold. Peppermint kills certain bacteria, fungus and viruses. Used in steam inhalation…

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10 Spices & Condiments To Keep In Your Kitchen

Great post!

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by Rocco DiSpirito  January 22, 2016

Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito’s latest book, The Negative Calorie Diet, is all about eating whole foods to fuel your metabolism. In this excerpt he talks spices — and the best ones to incorporate into your diet for maximum benefits.

Spices offer a variety of fat-burning and health-promoting benefits.

Here are my favorite “negative calorie” condiments and spices:

1. Cayenne pepper
Regarded across various cultures as a medicinal food for at least 9,000 years, cayenne pepper can rev up metabolism and boost fat-burning by up to 25 percent. Just remember: A little goes a long way!

2. Black pepper
This kitchen staple has a thermogenic effect and has been shown to help alleviate sluggish digestion. I strongly encourage you to keep a pepper mill filled with peppercorns and grind your pepper fresh for each use.

3. Turmeric
This bright orange spice has been valued…

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