7 Nutrient-Dense Superfoods You Can Grow at Home! Share Growing at least some of your own food is surprisingly revolutionary. In a time when “food” is slathered in meaningless marketing labels and chock full of sugar, fat, and genetically-modified organisms, growing your own produce and herbs gives you independence from a broken agricultural system. Besides saving you money, and giving you complete quality control, growing your own superfoods can actually make you healthier and better able to ward off disease. A superfood is any food (fruit, vegetable, oil, etc.) with a high concentration of nutrients and anti-oxidants – and there are more than a couple that you can grow in your backyard or a container. Sunchokes Also known as Jerusalem Artichokes or sun roots, this member of the sunflower family produces tubers that look like small, knobbly potatoes. Aloe Vera This hardy cactus is commonly used scratches, minor burns, and other topical skin issues, but few people realize you can eat it for even more health benefits. Tree Collard Garlic
» 9 Things Every Woman Should Know About Menstruation By Anea Bogue Last week, the mother of ‘The Bachelor’ candidate Gia Allemand, told Dr. Phil that “intense pre-menstrual syndrome” contributed to her daughter’s suicide this past August. It’s impossible to know for certain the degree to which PMS may have been a factor in this tragic end to Ms. Allemand’s life. But hearing this strikes a chord with many women because most of us can relate to some degree of intense feelings–ranging from mild irritation and carb cravings to the desire to escape to an island–in the days before we start our period. The reality is that our menstrual cycle is extremely powerful and does impact the way we feel from one day to the next. The worst part is that we’ve gotten so used to not talking about it, we just sort of accept it and we perpetuate the silence. And this silence around menstruation is killing us. It’s time to break the taboo by breaking our silence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Related Articles
Timeline Photos Why You Should Start Oil Pulling Today Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic method for detox and rejuvenation. It’s a simple practice, with quite remarkable results. Many have heard of it, but never actually dove in to try it. It definitely has a mystical and exciting vibe around it, which made me eager to try. But what exactly is it? What does it do? In a (coco)nut shell: To oil pull, simply swish your choice of unrefined, high quality oil in your mouth; similar to the way you would use a mouthwash. Traditionally, oil pullers used virgin sesame oil. To start, scoop ½ to 1 full tablespoon of oil into the mouth; if it’s cold, allow the oil to melt. Have fun with it, though! Once your time pulling is over, spit into the trash or toilet, but never the sink — the oil could solidify and clog your drain. Why oil pull? I began pulling to benefit my gums and teeth, which used to be extremely sensitive. I hope you enjoy this healing, divine and sensual experience as much as I do. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com
The 20 Health Benefits of Real Butter Are you worried about your health? Contrary to popular belief, completely eliminating butter from your diet may be BAD for your health! Learn all the benefits of eating butter here! The origins of butter go back thousands of years to when our ancestors first started domesticating animals. In India, ghee (clarified butter) has been used as a staple food, and as a symbol of purity, worthy of offering to the gods in religious ceremonies for more than 3000 years.2 The Bible has references to butter as the product of milk from the cow, and of Abraham setting butter and milk from a calf before three angels who appeared to him on the plains of Mamre.3 For millennia, people around the globe have prized butter for its health benefits. So how did butter become a villain in the quest for good health? At the turn of our century, heart disease in America was rare. Numerous subsequent studies costing hundreds of millions of dollars, have failed to conclusively back up this claim.5 No! Sources:
Happy Full Moon “Harvest Moon” in Pisces September 19th 2013! | MYSTICMAMMA.COM : consciousness, spirituality, wisdom, inspiration On September 19th we will have a Harvest Full Moon in the mystical sign of Pisces! Here are the MYSTIC MAMMA Astral Insights on the collective energy that will be illuminated… First from the always wonderful Kelley Rosano: “The Pisces Full Moon on Sept 19 is a powerful portal for your spiritual growth. From the always insightful Cathy Pagano from her Wisdom of Astrology: “This Harvest Full Moon occurs on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 4:13am PDT/ 7:13am EDT/ 11:13am GMT. From the wonderful Dipali Desai and her Celestial Space Astrology: “The Full Moon in Pisces at 26 degrees on September 19th, 2013 is the energetic opening right before Pluto in Capricorn at 8 degrees stations to go Direct motion on September 20th and the Equinox doorway on September 22nd, 2013. From Sarah Varcas from her Astro-Awakenings.uk: “…she invites us to consider an inner harvest and where we now find ourselves on our path of spiritual enquiry. Lastly from astrologer Divine Harmony: Full Moon Blessings to us all! ~mm
Get Flat, Sexy Abs in 5 Moves - Fit Zone Five exercises for ab firming. By Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Healthy Living A whittled-down waistline plays harder-to-get with age because, even if you don't gain more weight, more fat is stored in your middle compared to elsewhere in your body. But you can't fight the flab sitting down. Flattening your abs takes a two-pronged approach: You need to firm up weak muscles and reduce the fat that surrounds them. Our five core exercises will tighten your torso, and adding more cardio to your week will slim it down. Research has shown that the best formula to reduce ab fat is to eat healthfully and accumulate from 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Start by performing one repetition of exercises 1, 2, 4 and 5, holding each move for 5 to 10 seconds. © MSN Healthy Living
What Is Executive Function? | Executive Functioning Written by NCLD Editorial Team How Are Problems With Executive Function Identified? There is no single test or even battery of tests that identifies all of the different features of executive function. Educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists and others use a variety of tests to identify problems. Careful observation and trial teaching are invaluable in identifying and better understanding weaknesses in this area. What Are Some Strategies to Help? There are many effective strategies to help with the problem of executive function challenges. General Strategies Take step-by-step approaches to work; rely on visual organizational aids.Use tools like time organizers, computers or watches with alarms.Prepare visual schedules and review them several times a day.Ask for written directions with oral instructions whenever possible.Plan and structure transition times and shifts in activities. Managing Time Managing Space and Materials Managing Work
Is it You or Is it Racist? The Insidious Impact of Microaggressions on Mental Health | Psychology Benefits Society By Debra Roberts, PhD (Howard University) and Sherry Molock, PhD (George Washington University) Several years ago, I was at a national psychological conference presenting several papers. I was walking through the lobby wearing an Afrocentric mud cloth jacket when a woman came up to me, handed me her tote and asked me to take her luggage to her room. I remember thinking, “She can’t possibly think I am a staff person at the hotel because of my jacket” but I decided that I would take her luggage to her room. Honest mistake or racist act? Perhaps, if you are African American, you may have similar stories to tell: Have people marveled at how “articulate you are” or asked you if an African American student is “ ‘black smart’ or really smart?” And, if you aren’t African American, you may have witnessed similar interactions happening to others around you. Sometimes we don’t know how we should respond to such incidents because they are more subtle and not overtly racist. We want to hear from you!
Athlete's Foot: Natural Remedies To Treat Foot Fungus Athlete's foot can be painful. But, luckily, it's also easy to fix. It's caused by a fungus called Trichophyton, which is part of the ringworm family. This fungus thrives in warm, moist environments like gym showers, changeroom floors, yoga studios, swimming pools... and your socks. Your body contracts athlete's foot from walking barefoot where someone with the fungus has walked and left the fungus behind. Signs and symptoms of athlete's foot include: Dry skin on the soles of your feetItchingBurningScalingSkin peeling -- particularly in between your 4th and 5th toesIn some cases, blistering and bleedingAthlete's foot can also be the cause of toenail fungus The reason it spreads so easily is some people with athlete's foot don't even know they have it -- it can easily be written off as dry skin. If you think you have athlete's foot, seek medical attention to be sure. Full text continues below slideshow: Dry your feet completely after showers or baths. loading...