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The small intestine is the organ responsible for digestion and absorption. It also functions as a barrier that keeps toxins and harmful substances away from the blood and interstitial areas of our body. When either of these functions is disrupted, physical symptoms can result.
Cooking with oils in the kitchen can be confusing. Olive oil has gotten a lot of press for being great for its heart healthy properties. Did you know that olive oil should not be used at high temperatures? When an oil is heated to the point that it smokes, it starts losing its beneficial properties. Which oil is best for high heats? Which oil shouldn’t be heated at all? Spectrum’s Oil Kitchen Guide helps you decide which oils are best suited for certain temperatures. Download the guide here.
Herbal remedies are a must-have in your medicine cabinet. Keeping just a few products on hand empowers you to handle many small injuries and boo-boos. Aloe Vera: Works wonderful to ease the pain of burns, including sunburns and to encourage healing. Aloe is easy to grow and you can use cut a leaf close to the base of the plant. Rinse the leaf and remove the serrated edges of the leaf, next run the knife just under the surface of the leaf and peel it away, repeat this step for the other side of the leaf. Take the remaining gel and store in a glass container in the fridge, apply as needed to your skin.
The Environmental Working Group has just released their latest edition of the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticide in Produce. Pesticides in our diet have been linked to numerous diseases, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, autism and endometriosis, to name a few. Children, pregnant females and women in their child bearing years are highly susceptible to the negative effects of these toxins and should also be mindful of their intake of fruits and vegetables containing high levels of pesticides.
Homeopathy is one of my go-to treatments for many chronic concerns, it is quite effective when used in acute situations as well. As summer is approaching us, a home first aid kit, is an essential for every home. The following homeopathic remedies are must-haves for any first aid kit.
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