The Health Benefits of Eating Blueberries
The next time you head to the grocery store be sure to grab some blueberries. Not only do blueberries taste great, but you can experience a ton of health benefits from consuming them. Here are some of the best reasons we found to eat your fill. The Super Antioxidant Powers of Blueberries Blueberries are said…
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
The golden spice, turmeric has been in use for nearly 4000 years. In Southeast Asia, it is not only a principle spice in cooking and medicinal practices, but it also has significance in religious ceremonies. In the last 25 years, modern science has begun to research the medicinal claims attributed to turmeric, and scientists have…
List of Autoimmune Diseases
One of the functions of a healthy immune system to protect the body from organisms that can harm it such as bacteria and viruses. This is a very important function. If your immune system did not fight foreign invaders, you would quickly get sick and die. However, for some people, the immune system becomes overactive…
Turmeric (Curcumin) and Inflammation
If you are a fan of Indian food, you may be familiar with an Indian spice called turmeric. But, did you know that turmeric actually has medicinal qualities? Modern science is learning that this common Indian spice is actually one of nature’s weapons against chronic inflammation. With auto-immune diseases on the rise, controlling inflammation is…
Solutions for Parenting A Challenging Child
If you have more than one child, it is almost certain you will have at least one child who really tests you. Children have a natural way of helping you to identify your weaknesses. While having the mirror of truth held up to you might not be the most comfortable thing, this is actually one…
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
If you are like most Americans, you probably have a jar of apple cider vinegar in your pantry. Apple cider vinegar seems to be one of those ingredients you have around for the occasional recipe, but you may not go through it very quickly. You may even wonder if apple cider vinegar deserves a place…
The Positive Influence of a Good Man
A little while back, I received a Facebook request from a woman interested in compiling a book about men. Her aim was to share the virtue, courage, and dignity of men quietly going about their lives doing amazing things. Immediately, the image came to my mind of someone I know who has selflessly dedicates his…
Beginners Guide to Raising a Family for Mothers
My husband asked me to write a companion post to his Beginners Guide to Raising a Family for Fathers article. My first reaction was to feel a little inadequate. After all, at the ripe old age of 34, I really do not consider myself an expert at anything. I have made many rookie mistakes along…