Roses have been cultivated for thousands of years and are ancient symbols of romance and beauty. They are lauded for their beauty and for the sweet, soothing nature of their scent. And their beauty is not just skin deep. Long after the blooms fade and die roses continue to bless us with sensual delight, health and well being. When rose blooms die they leave behind rose hips, which are berry-like fruits that are excellent sources of vitamins A, C, D and E. Rose hips also contain bioflavonoids, fructose, citric acid and zinc. They are considered ripe when they are pink
May 2009
Roses Provide Sensual Delight And Health Benefits
by Sheila McCormick on May 27th, 2009Treat Lactose Intolerance With Supplements, Diet Changes
by Sheila McCormick on May 20th, 2009While that little milk mustache may look cute in dairy advertisements, it is anything but cute to the 40 million Americans who suffer some level of lactose intolerance. For those who suffer from this condition a simple glass of milk can lead to severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence and bloating. Symptoms usually occur within one hour after ingesting milk or certain other dairy products. People with lactose intolerance have trouble digesting lactose, the natural sugar found in dairy foods. The intolerance is caused by a deficiency in a particular enzyme (lactase) that the body uses to digest sugar. Although there
The Underestimated Power of Quiet
by Cindy Gray on May 13th, 2009Have you noticed lately the amount of sound that constantly surrounds us? It’s true. And true silence is a rare experience for most people nowadays. In fact, there are many folks who are simply so used to being surrounded by noise that they cannot stand to be without some kind of noise – be it the intentional “background” noise of a television or radio; or even a “white noise” machine, made with the intention of creating noise, on purpose. In our modern 24/7 world we never seem to be able to escape the sound of sound. It seems like everywhere
Toss Out The Salt And Spice Up Your Life With Herbs
by Sheila McCormick on May 6th, 2009Folklore suggests that tossing salt over your left shoulder can bring good luck. But if you really want to change your luck (and your life) for the better, the best thing you can do is throw the salt completely away. According to a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70 percent of Americans consume more than double the daily-recommended level of sodium. A diet high in sodium significantly increases the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. About 16 million people in the United States have heart disease and