Traditional medical doctors often view alternative medicine as a bogus. They publicly mock it saying that it has not and will never be scientifically proven. Although history shows that “facts” that doctors claim to be “scientifically proven” often turn out to be just theories, which fail in time. Read more »

Organic yogurt has many health benefits. It boots your immune system, reduces certain risks of cancer and osteoporosis and helps fight yeast infections. Making your own organic yogurt is easy, fun and cheap. It is easier to make it with a yogurt maker, but if you don’t have one, don’t worry. You still can make a delicious and healthy treat at home. Read more »

There are many cheap and natural treatments for eczema and dry skin. The best way to choose the one that works for the best for you is to try them all. Thankfully, they are inexpensive and should not cause any harm to your body. Read more »

There are many good reasons to buy locally grown food. It puts money back into the local economy; it protects the environment by decreasing the usage of fossil fuel and plastic; it is healthier and fresher, because it doesn’t spend days and weeks traveling; it creates a sense of community, and it is usually cheaper. I think that these reasons are good enough to break the habit of going to the supermarket and start buying locally. However, if you are specifically looking for organic food, remember – locally grown isn’t necessarily a synonym for organic.

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If you are addicted to coffee like me, there is no need to promise yourself to completely quit this habit. Drinking coffee in moderate amounts has certain health benefits, as far as you buy the best coffees available, which are, of course, organic.

Here are the main reasons why you should switch to organic coffee, if you haven’t already. Read more »

If you have already had hemorrhoids, I don’t need to convince you why you need to try to prevent it. If you haven’t, trust me, you don’t want to experience it.

Even if you have varicose veins and are genetically predisposed to hemorrhoids, there are ways to significantly reduce its occurrence. Read more »

Hemorrhoids are a pretty nasty condition in the first place. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester, can make any mom-to-be miserable and cranky.

There are many hemorrhoid treatments in the market and quite a few home hemorrhoid treatments available, but pregnant women need to be extremely careful when using medication or any herbs. Read more »

How to shop organic on a budget Part 1

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7.    Eat reasonable portions. Foreigners are usually shocked by the portions Americans eat. If you eat only when you are hungry and don’t overeat, you can save a great amount of money. It is always better to eat one organic apple than 3 non-organic ones, even if the organic one might be more expensive (although it doesn’t have to be if you are using co-op or shopping at local farmer’s markets).

8.    If you are too lazy or suspicious to join co-ops and look for farmer’s markets, shop grocery stores selectively. There are certain non-organic foods, such as bananas or avocados, which tend to be lower in pesticide levels and therefore, are relatively safe. Foods like apples and potatoes have the highest levels of pesticide residue, so it is really important to buy them organic. Read more »

I don’t know about you, but soups make my life much easier. Everyone in my family likes them; they are easy to make and are pretty filling. Our favorite soup is Organic chicken Soup which is perfect for everyday meal, especially if it is chilly outside.
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I already wrote about washing all fruits and vegetables before eating, even the ones you peel (here is the post). But what about and pre-washed and organic produce? Do we really need to wash them as well or are they safe enough for us to eat right away? Read more »