The ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of Anxiety

There are different degrees of anxiety with symptoms ranging from mild to severe anxiety to all-out anxiety/panic attacks. A mild example would be that you worry over family or medical issues or you feel jittery before an important interview. These are very natural reactions. We can all experience anxiety at some point in our lives,…

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Cinnamon – more than just a great spice!

Cinnamon is more than just a great spice and those who consume it daily have reaped some wonderful benefits, including weight loss. Cinnamon is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. It has a long history of use in many cultures as a staple for overall health and as an alternative medicine. It…

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Chicory Root Benefits

Chicory root and extracts from chicory root were first reported in the United States in the early 1800’s. Studies are ongoing to discover numerous health benefits to using chicory root in order treat various health concerns. It contains inulin, a polysaccharide that is used as a probiotic and has been seen to help those with indigestion…

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Tea Time for Increased Metabolism

It’s important to drink tea year round.Teas can cleanse the body and increase your metabolism. Try to stick to herbal teas, and limit your intake of black, green and oolong teas–they are processed differently and contain caffeine. Herbal teas usually contain no caffeine, and therefore count towards your daily water needs. In the summer I…

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