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Essential Oils: Roman Chamomile

Chamomile has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It is commonly ingested today in tea form, often before bed or stressful situations. This herb has dozens of properties on its own, but here are the most popular benefits of its essential oil. Relief of Seasonal Allergies: Chamomile is an antimicrobial and an antioxidant. The oil can reduce congestion, swelling, and other symptoms of seasonal allergies. Topically applied over skin irritation, chamomile can soothe the area. Reduces PMS Symptoms: Every woman dreads it. The back aches, headaches, cramps, bloating , etc. Roman Chamomile can relieve all of these symptoms, and even clear acne breakouts, reduce bouts of depression, and uplift your mood. Relief of Insomnia: Insomnia is a condition where one has difficulty falling asleep, sleeping through the night, and waking up. Roman Essential Oil can be inhaled, and even sprayed on your pillows and bed sheets, to ease your insomnia. Reduces Depression and Anxiety: Roman Ch

Common Additives To Avoid In Everyday Products

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With more and more artificial products filling the shelves each day, it seems almost too easy to pop a pill or use any brand – no questions asked. But as the years go on, an overwhelming natural health trend is surfacing and people are asking questions. Previously no one would second guess the paracetamol medication they used for their headaches or even read the ingredients on their shampoo bottle. This has changed. With the world heading towards a more natural approach to health and wellness, plant-based supplements and organic products free of potentially harmful additives are fast becoming more commonplace ( click here for more info ).  From skin care to everyday medication, and everything in between – the products we use are jam-packed with preservatives, colorants and other chemical ingredients that are in essence bad for you. Let’s take a look at different additives you should avoid and why they could be harmful to your health. Parabens This preservative is commonly found in

3 Deep Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety

Anti-anxiety drugs such as Librium, Klonopin, and Xanax are a staple when it comes to treating anxiety and panic attacks using medications. They are used by countless anxiety and panic disorder sufferers. However, these drugs are really nothing more than stopgap measures. They will just cover up the symptoms, and you’ll end up wasting your money and live dependent on these drugs. It might be in your best interest to avoid them, as there are better ways to reduce anxiety and prevent panic attacks than becoming dependent on drugs. And one of those ways is via deep breathing. It is no secret that breathing is helpful in times of stress. Think about those deep breaths you take before doing something you’re afraid to do. In fact, women in labor use Lamaze (a childbirth technique that involves specific breathing practices) to minimize the pain. Anxiety and panic attacks can cause rapid breathing and hyperventilation, which will further exacerbate the fear you experience during an at

IBS: Science Confirms This Weird Spice Dramatically Alleviates IBS Symptoms

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Irritable bowel syndrome is nothing to bat an eye at. Between 6 and 18% suffer some level of IBS worldwide. Symptoms can vary from pain and cramping to diarrhea or constipation. Specific food intolerances, poor sleep habits, stress, and anxiety are often related symptoms. While the severity of these symptoms can change over time and differ between cases, most people suffering from IBS are desperate for help. And as expected, after years of trying everything under the sun, their doctors eventually give up and tell them… “It looks like we tried everything… and you will never be free from these life-altering symptoms.” And most have… …Until a scientist found this one weird spice that contains bioactive compounds which have powerful medicinal properties shown to be more powerful than many prescription drugs used to relieve symptoms of inflammation and IBS. This spice also has very powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (1). Additionally, it has been shown to BOOST

Powdered Greens – The Most Complete Supplement?

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The odds are pretty good that you aren’t eating anywhere near as many or as many vegetables as you should be – even if you feel like you are getting in plenty of healthy foods on a daily basis. The overwhelming majority of folks out there today are starting to clean up their diet for sure, paying close attention to the foods that they are putting into their bodies and the impact that they have on their overall health and well-being, but at the same time – for one reason or another – none of us seem to be quite as many servings of greens and as many servings of quality fruits and vegetables as we could or should be. Why Should I Use A Greens Powder? It doesn’t help that the amount of greens that we have to eat to get even just a single serving into our bodies is almost sky-high. These foods are ridiculously low in calories, which makes them great for losing weight and curbing cravings, but it does force you to be more food than you might otherwise be comfortable eating – just becau