You hear a lot in health circles about doing a detox...aka diets, supplements, fasts, herbs, etc. Is it a fad thing? Or do we really need to detox our body of accumulated toxins? Well, over the past 60+ years more than 60,000 new chemicals have entered our environments and over 300 of those have been found to be residing in our bodies. Our body has a natural detox process that happens each and every day. Our cells, skin, liver, colon, and kidneys all help us detox some of these chemical nasties … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
What Bones Can You Use To Make Bone Broth?
Broth is a staple for those of us who love to make hearty soups and stews. For many that means always keeping a steady supply of chicken or beef broth from the store in our pantry. For others this means making broth from bones leftover from previous meals. Making your own bone broth is actually not very hard and it becomes a source of cheaper, healthier broth as the base for your soups. The freezer is great place to store your collection of bones until you have enough. But what type of bones … [Read more...]
The Power Of A Gratitude Journal
We all want to live happier and more fulfilled lives. We want to be happy with what we have. We want to be content and at peace with where we are at in life. Alas this can be a very tall order in this day and age. Happiness seems to elude many of us as we compare our lives to those around us and find reasons why the grass is greener on the other side. Yet a simple little tool can help us to feel more happy and contented. It’s a gratitude journal and it can be a powerful way to find peace about … [Read more...]
Act Like a Local and Enjoy a More Memorable International Vacation
You go to Paris and, of course, you see the Eiffel Tower. You go to China and, of course, you see The Great Wall. You don't want to miss out on the landmarks when you visit a new country, but you also don't want to get sucked into visiting only tourist traps -- if you do, you'll end up with the same vacation stories as everyone else. Try hanging out with the locals or doing what they do to get a real sense of a place. You'll meet some interesting people, you'll learn more about a culture, and … [Read more...]
How You Can Set a Good Example for Your Children by Doing Voluntary Work
Children are special; they need lots the attention from the adults in their lives. Only if they receive proper education they will become independent adults with self-esteem and who believe in their capacities. Parents for Purpose can be a good example for children in every domain. If school should educate their skills and knowledge, family should educate their attitude, common sense, respect, and the idea of caring and other values important to the family unit. What would be the best way to … [Read more...]
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