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Healthy Habits; Cassava
Cassava The cassava plant is a woody shrub native to South America. It is also commonly referred to as yuca, manioc and tapioca. The root of this plant is a rich source of copper, zinc, iron, magnesium and manganese. The leaves are helpful for external wound healing, and are high in vitamin K. https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_maes.pdf…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Prickly Ash Bark
Prickly Ash Bark This deciduous tree has a trunk & branches with thick, scattered knobs and thorns, with aromatic wood & bark. One of its common names is “Toothache Tree” due to the bark & leaves providing quick, long-lasting, natural pain relief for toothaches, as well as other aches & pains. Its berries, leaves and…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Cardamom
The pod spice, cardamom, is nicknamed “Queen of Spices.” It is in the ginger family and native to Southeast Asia and thus, traditionally used in Indian cuisine, such as well-known curry dishes. It offers both sweet & savory flavors and has many medicinal qualities, especially with alleviating gastrointestinal challenges.https://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/Queen-of-Spices/ Here are some of the many…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Juniper Berries
Juniper trees/shrubs are coniferous evergreens in the cypress family, and the dark blue/purple berries they produce are a healing tonic, such as for promoting kidney & liver health and much more. They can be purchased in a freeze-dried powder form, capsules, tinctures and essential oil, and their healing qualities can be received internally,…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Earthing
When we were children, we just called it running around outside barefoot. Today, it is being called “earthing” or “biological grounding,” and an extensive amount of research has revealed its numerous health benefits, including pain relief, reducing inflammation and improving circulation. Many of these studies are published, peer-reviewed and available for the public to…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Skin Brushing
If you have not yet heard of dry skin brushing, then it will probably sound strange to you at first. However, this inexpensive practice can be done easily in a small amount of time before bathing and yields a huge amount of health benefits, including: stimulating blood circulation, strengthening the immune system and promoting cell…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Himalayan Pink Salt
Himalayan Pink Salt In the March 25th edition of the Hancock Clarion, you may’ve read my column on Celtic sea salt. https://www.hancockclarion.com/2023/05/24/celtic-sea-salt/ Another salt that is comparable to it, in that it has more of the vital minerals that we need for optimal health, is pink Himalayan sea salt. I, personally, prefer Celtic sea salt,…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; be cautious of TSP food additive
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is used as a paint thinner, cleaning agent, stain remover, degreaser and…FOOD ADDITIVE? Yes, that’s correct; it is also used as a common additive in many processed meats, packaged & frozen foods, box mixes, baked goods and fast foods/restaurant foods. Some of the many negative side effects of consuming foods with…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Copper
Copper Copper is an essential mineral that we need in small amounts. Studies show that it is common for people to be low in copper. It’s very important to make sure you get the right amount each day according to your weight/dosage recommendation, because too much copper could cause health problems. Here are just some…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Sassafras
Healthy Habits: Sassafras root bark was traditionally used for the most delicious beverage (in my opinion) known to humans – root beer! After enormous amounts of sassafras were fed to lab rats and the safrole in it allegedly causing them liver damage and cancer, the FDA banned it and root beer companies stopped using the…
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