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Photo – © hriana – fotolia.com The word Psoriasis comes literally means “to be itchy or to have an itch” – which perfectly describes this chronic skin condition. People affected by psoriasis experience extremely dry, flaky, and itchy skin. This …

The Truth About Coconut Oil: 10 Facts You Need To Know. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Photo © AdobeStock 62688306 (under license) Coconut oil is one of the few foods that could be rightly be considered a “superfood.” Its unique combination of …

The Pros Guide To Naps. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Sky background © AdobeStock 68295797 (under license) Napping is an activity most adults think is for the young and the old. However, napping can be extremely beneficial when conducted “properly” – whether …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) Did you know that raw honey contains “an ideal ratio of fructose to glucose” – which supports the liver, an organ that works overtime on its job of breaking down fats and toxins? Much of …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) Yes, it is really true. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the use of propylene oxide as a fumigant for raw almonds – beginning on September 1, 2007. This was in response to …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) We’ve posted on this before but we have now discovered what we now think is the best article on this topic and it’s a must-read. If you have any doubts in your mind about what …

Image – © Michael Brown – Fotoia.com Obesity is not just a vanity issue: It is now considered to be the 5th highest risk factor for death worldwide. [1] If your body mass index is between 18.5 and 25, it …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) This is a seriously brilliant tutorial that could save you a serious amount of money – whether you are broke or not. One of the biggest bills that a family has to cover is the …

Scientists Find Coconut Oil Kills >93% Of Colon Cancer Cells. Image © Mara Zemgaliete – Fotolia.com (under license) Colon cancer, the third most common cancer for both men and women is estimated to have 49,700 deaths this year (2015). Although …

10 Causes Of Fibromyalgia Your Doctor May Not Know About. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Photo © AdobeStock 156911924 (under license) It has been estimated that fibromyalgia affects an astonishing 10 million people in the United States – and obviously many more …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) This is actually a fascinating and well-thought out article. 8 top nutrition experts have each hand-picked the food that they consider the absolute worst, that they would never feed their families. If you read one …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) It’s something that has been murmured about – especially in alternative health circles – for several years: The connection between sugar and cancer. The roots of this idea come from the work of Dr. Otto …