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Seeking A Moment Of Complete Tranquility #Chillax

By: Marlene Affeld ~ A host of medical research studies indicate that meditation (mental silence) is an excellent way to reduce the stress in our lives without the negative side effects of medication. For persons struggling to cope with heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, binge eating, insomnia, fatigue, fibromyalgia or other sources of chronic pain, meditation, combined with yoga, is a…

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#meditation for healing #tranquility

Glorious Garlic

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Native to Central Asia, garlic (Allium sativum) has been prized for over 7,000 years for its amazing culinary and medicinal properties. From the time of the ancient Romans, garlic, also known as the “stinking rose”, was believed to increase sexual potency and endurance during physical competition. Garlic is a species of the onion genus, Allium. Closely related to rakkyo,…

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#Allium #Allium sativum #medicinal benefits of garlic #sexual potency

How Meditation Relieves Stress #PTSD "Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care." ~ Buddha…

Amazing Medicinal Benefits Of Guavas #OptimumHealth

By: Marlene Affeld ~

It’s guava season here on the Big Island of Hawaii. Enjoy!

What if I told you there was a super-fruit that could help you lose weight, decrease your cancer risk, help the body fight infection, keep your heart healthy, eliminate constipation, aid digestion, heal wounds, cure toothaches, protect the prostate, control diabetes, make your teeth whiter, fight dental problems such…

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#alternative medicine #anti-aging #guavas #guavas and health #medicinal benefits of guavas

Smile With Confidence – Cosmetic Dental Procedures Explained

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Do discolored or deformed teeth make you hide your smile or diminish your confidence and self-esteem? Are your teeth sensitive to heat or cold or do you experience paid caused by cavities?

Do you suffer from severe headaches, pain in the neck or jaw, back or shoulder muscles? Do your facial muscles ache? Many people have TMJ (Trans-mandibular joint) dysfunction and don’t…

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#cosmetic dentistry explained #teeth polishing #teeth whitening

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease #HeartburnRelief

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease Causes $1 Billion Dollar On The Nation’s Economy

An extremely common health problem, acid reflux, also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD, affects as many as 50 percent of all Americans. Healthline.com reports the following statistics.

Sixty percent of the adult population will experience some type of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) within a…

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#acid reflux disease #obesity and acid reflux

Spaghetti Squash - A Treasure Trove Of Heart Healthy Nutrients

Spaghetti Squash – A Treasure Trove Of Heart Healthy Nutrients

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Spaghetti squash, also known as vegetable marrow, vegetable spaghetti, fish fin melon or golden string squash, is a hard winter squash that derives its name of the characteristics of the flesh. When cooked, you can use a fork to easily strip the meat into golden-yellow strands resembling cooked spaghetti noodles. No, it doesn’t taste like spaghetti, but it does make a great…

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#health benefits of spaghetti squash #spagetti squash pancakes #spaghetti squash recipe #squash nutritional valiue

Percy The Pig

This makes for an extremely interesting read...... I never knew pigs were in most products!

A friend sent me this article. Normally I do not want to engage in any kind of dialogue that is one-sided, racially motivated, or expresses bigotry. I have Muslin friends. I respect their faith as they respect mine. The following post is for informational purposes only. There is so much mis-information on the Internet – let’s keep things in perspective. This insight affects not just Muslims. I…

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#bacon #fear of pork #nutritional content of pork #pig products #pork #pork restrictions

Affirmations For My Soul’s Journey

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Affirmations help us maintain focus, belief and clarity: empowering us with hope and faith that motivates effective action to bring about the positive changes we seek in our daily lives. Affirmations, like all thought, are a form of prayer.

I have the ability to change anything in my life I choose to change.

I speak with confidence and conviction.

I live in “an attitude of…

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Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing

I love avocados and because are so plentiful here on the Big Island of Hawaii, I am always looking for new ways to utilize the abundance from the garden. This creamy dressing is a winner.

Reprinted from an article published on MedicalMedium.com

Avocado is one of the world’s most perfect foods. It’s incredibly delicious and so versatile. Avocado can be used to make dips, dressings, sauces,…

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Meditation: The Simplest And Fastest Way To Reduce Stress #PTSD

By: Marlene Affeld ~

For centuries, mankind has sought out ways to combat fear and find inner peace. Some of the very earliest written records of the practice of meditation come from the Hindu around 1500 B.C.

Originally meditationwas a sacred practice meant to help deepen the understanding of the mystical and spiritual forces in life. Today, rather than just focusing on spiritual growth,…

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Amazing Health Benefits Of Nuts #GoNuts

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Grab a handful and munch away. Energy dense nuts are good for you! Convenient and great for snacking, nuts are an excellent source of protein, fiber, magnesium, manganese, calcium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins A and E. Nuts are also a rich source of l-arginine. L-arginine helps keep arteries flexible and less prone to dangerous blood clots that block blood flow…

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#cashews #health benefits of nuts #medicinal benefits of nuts #medicinal value of nuts #nutritional value of nut #nuts nutritional values #pistachio #walnuts

Amazing Health Benefits Of Golden Berries #Superfood

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Golden Berries, also marketed internationally as Cape Gooseberries, golden dewdrop, Incan Golden Berries, Uchava berries or Picchu berries, have been a highly priced fruit since the early Incan civilization first tasted their sweetness. Native to the mineral-rich mountain soil of the Peruvian Andes, organic golden berries are one of the lost crops of the Incas, cultivated at…

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#berries #golden berries #gooseberry #immune system #medicinal benefits

Present A New Face To The World - Natural Home Remedies For A Fresh Face

Present A New Face To The World – Natural Home Remedies For A Fresh Face

By: Marlene Affeld ~

When you catch an unexpected glance of yourself in the mirror, do you think you look older than your age? Has winter drained away your summer luster and skin is left looking tired and robbed of its youthful glow? Natural home remedies can freshen, relax and restore moisture to leave skin soft and lustrous.

Dry, Irritated Skin

If winter dry skin, fine lines, wrinkles and…

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#anti-aging #anti-aging serum #homemade face masks

A Fondness For Ferns

By: Marlene Affeld ~ I am surrounded by ferns. I love their smell, scent, taste, and textures. Here in the rainforests of the Big Island of Hawaii we have ferns bigger than the Lodge Pole Pine trees of Montana. At the base of the volcano, the area is known as Fern Forest.

Ferns, among the oldest living plants on earth, are an integral part of the world’s flora, appreciated for their beauty, food…

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#Big Island Hawaii #eating ferns #edible ferns #fern cultivation #fern forest #ferns as food

Stop Bigotry And Bulling

By: Marlene Affeld ~

Bigotry and bullying are learned behaviors. No child is born with hatred in his or her heart. Children model their behavior and belief after the actions and opinions of their parents and peers. Sadly, within our society, the differences between people frequently ignite racial or sexual insults, caustic name-calling, harassment, cruel bullying, and violence.

Parents ask how…

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#bigot #bigotry #bulling #hate mongering #stop bigotry

Deadly Spider Alert! - What's Hiding In Your Bananas? #Venomous

Deadly Spider Alert! – What’s Hiding In Your Bananas? #Venomous

After reading this article, I believe I will just buy locally grown bananas from the farmer’s market here on the Big Island and pass on those imported by the major supermarket chains.

Mother Discovers Venomous ‘Erection-Giving’ Spider Eggs In Her Iceland Bananas – Yahoo News UK 11/18/15, 1:06 PM

Samantha Frampton, 24, found Brazilian Wandering Spider eggs infested in the bananas imported from…

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#spider infected bananas #spider venom #venomous spider alert

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