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[28 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]
14 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Getting a proper night’s sleep is vital for health and well being. Here is a list of tips for achieving better sleep:

Keep regular sleeping hours
Avoid stimulants such as coffee and alcohol before sleep
Maintain the bedroom for sleeping only
Keep the room dimly lit and lights off when sleeping
Do not exercise right before sleep
Do not eat a heavy meal before sleep
Turn the clock so it is not facing you
Open the window for fresh air
Plants in the bedroom are relaxing
Keep the bedroom clutter-free
Make the bedroom comfortable and pleasing to the eye
Use natural blankets
A …

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[19 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Rhythms of Nature ~ Spring

New Beginnings, Growth & Balance
Spring Equinox – March 20th – the day when day and night are of equal length, light and dark; nature in perfect balance. A day to celebrate the return of longer days of sunshine and warmth.
Spring can also be so much more if we observe how nature changes with the seasons. Spring is a time of new beginnings, new growth, planting seeds, purification, and for clearing out the old. Following the rhythms of nature and developing harmony with the ways in which nature cares for itself, …

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[4 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Seaweeds: A Natural Health Cure

Health Benefits of Seaweeds
Seaweeds or sea vegetables are some of the most nutrient-rich foods. This is because they are constantly bathed in the mineral-rich waters of the sea. They contain high amounts of iodine, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and some are very high in protein. Seaweeds contain 10 to 20 times more minerals than land-grown plants do. Seaweeds are classified by colors: reds, browns, greens, blue-greens and yellow-greens. Because of variations in pigmentation, light exposure, water depth and temperature, and environment, the nutritive values vary.
Seaweeds offer many health benefits including …