Before Boarding an Airplane, Make Sure to Pack this Time-Tested, Health Saving Oil

During the 1650's, three European villages had two aspects in common: Not one person died of the bubonic plague epidemic and each village had a perfume factory which utilized lavender oil. While the plague was raging through land, these three villages were mysteriously immune. Exposure to lavender turned out to be the secret. Modern applications of this herb are just as important now as they were in the past. In this day and age of environmental toxicity, superbugs, stress and depletion, lavender oil should be considered an essential element in any herbal medicine chest. As an outstanding immune booster, lavender is an extraordinary remedy for times of travel, illness and infectious disease.

Cultivate Health, Wealth, and Happiness With Sustainable Micro-Gardens

As food and fuel costs continue to rise, while concerns about conventionally grown produce increase, micro-gardening has become a hot trend among urbanites. Using an array of creative measures, these organic miniature gardens not only provide nutrient dense, locally grown food, but also create a feeling of connectedness and well-being.

Pumpkin Seed and Almond Flecked Teff Griddle Cakes with Goji Berries

I am a huge fan of teff. This petite grain is a nutritional powerhouse that has a wonderful nutty flavor. Combine this with goji berries, pumpkin seeds and almonds, you may well have a delightful, healthy breakfast fit for a king. Try to cook the griddle cake almost completely on the first side leaving only a minute or two for the second. This way, the pumpkin seeds and almonds retain a nice color without being overdone. Children may eye these darker-than-usual griddle cakes with suspicion, but one mildly sweet taste will win them over. 

How to Lose Belly Fat and Maintain a Healthy Weight with Honey

Many have heard of the famous detox with lemon juice and honey that is making the rounds over the Internet. There's a good reason the recipe is such a phenomenal success: it's easy and it works. Even using a scaled-down version of the cleanse is beneficial for enhancing metabolism. Each morning upon waking, drink eight ounces of warm water with two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey. With this daily ritual, the liver is given a supportive, cleansing boost. And when the liver is functioning properly, we can sustain a healthy weight more easily.

Cinnamon with honey

Are GMOs Doomed on the Global Market?

Farmers in the U.S. are beginning to wake-up to the fact that genetically modified crops are poor business indeed. With countries around the world taking a firm stand against GM imports, not only are farmers who grow GMOs suffering from dwindling export opportunities, but also those whose crops have been cross-contaminated with genetically modified pollen.

Win the Battle of the Bulge, Dodge Cancer and Subdue Inflammation With Raspberries

Raspberries are much more than just a delicious taste of summer, the fruit also packs a powerful nutritional punch that can fend-off disease while keeping the body fit and strong. Teeming with a variety of important nutrients - and sporting a low glycemic index rating - raspberries are an almost perfect food that should be enjoyed readily and often.