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Christine has written articles on most health-related topics, including traditional medicine, alternative and naturopathic and natural treatments, wellness, medical marijuana, diets and fitness.

The Ugly Truth About Starbucks Pumpkin Lattes

It is that time of year again: the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler and Starbucks once more has rolled out a seasonal favorite: the Pumpkin Latte. This particular latte has been extremely popular over the years and… 0 Shares |

10 Superfoods for Healthy Hair and Gorgeous Skin

If you are truly looking to beautify your hair and nails, the answer doesn’t lie in more cosmetics or trips to the salon but in a diet which nourishes you from the inside out and leaves you looking and feeling… 0 Shares |

3 Ways to Dry Food at Home

Many people who are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of processed or conventionally raised food have turned to using farmer’s markets or growing a lot of their own food themselves. That can raise the problem, however, of how… 0 Shares |

10 Reasons Why Aloe Vera is a Magical Plant

Whether you are using aloe vera gel topically or taking it internally, this spiky, blue-green succulent is definitely worth the space in your garden or windowsill because of all the health benefits it can bring. There are many reason why… 0 Shares |

5 Fragrant Herbs that Repel Flies

The warm weather brings with it time in the garden, bloom flowers, eating outdoors on the patio – and, unfortunately, flies. Depending on where you live, these flying pests can seriously ruin your enjoyment of the great outdoors once things… 0 Shares |

10 More Reasons Why You Need Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been getting a lot of positive attention in the media and from those in the nutritional community in recent years – and with good reason. The benefits of this superfood are numerous, and it seems as though… 0 Shares |

5 Natural Ways to Kill Garden Weeds

Like any gardener, you probably have noticed that flowers and vegetables are not the only things that like to grow in your garden. The weeds love it, too – and why wouldn’t they, with all the free fertilizer and water… 0 Shares |

8 Reasons Why Apple Cider Vinegar Should be in Every Home

You have probably heard a lot about apple cider vinegar on television, in magazines or on the Web. Everyone seems to be talking about this amazing vinegar that has been around for years – mostly on people’s salads – and… 0 Shares |

Taro Root – A Powerful Food For Your Health

If you live in the mainland United States, you have probably not tried taro root, but this little tuber is popular throughout Southeast Asia and Polynesian and poi, made from these roots, is a staple of the native Hawaiian diet.… 0 Shares |

10 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space

Whether you live out in the country with a big garden or in the city with patio plants, your garden space is precious to you. However, there are a number of medicinal plants which are so usual around the house… 0 Shares |