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Healthy Habits: Castor Oil
Castor oil has been used in home remedies for centuries. The oil is extracted from the castor seed, botanically named ricinus communis, which is said to have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory properties. Castor oil has many topical and internal uses, but I will be focusing on topical remedies here. It can be…
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What is Fire Cider? “Fire Cider” is a tincture/extract you can make at home or purchase that is valuable to have on-hand at the onset of cold symptoms. Because it’s made with apple cider vinegar, it can be stored for up to a year. It is very concentrated and only requires about a tablespoon dose…
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Healthy Habits Chokeberries Chokeberries, also known as aronia berries and not to be confused with chokecherries, have the highest antioxidant content of any fruit! They contain 4 times the polyphenols of blueberries; with purple and red varieties having the most flavonoids. Their rich antioxidant content assists the body in protecting against free radicals and…
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