Natural Health

Can Coconut Oil Boost Thyroid Function? (VIDEO)

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Lee Swanson

Dear Friends and Valued Customers:

The video here, from iHealthTube.com, features Dr. Bruce Fife. Dr. Fife is the foremost authority on coconut oil. A licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist, he is the author of The Coconut Oil Miracle, The Coconut Lover’s Cookbook, and many more titles that enlighten readers about a variety of dietary practices that enhance health and well-being.

This brief video, just under 2 minutes, explains how coconut oil can be employed to promote optimal...

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8 Weird Uses for Vodka

Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Health Tips

 

Daily Health Tips update for May 12:

When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade … or maybe a lemondrop martini. Yes, vodka has its obvious uses, but it also happens to be a handy little liquid to have around the house. Check these 8 ways vodka can make your life a little brighter and cleaner.

  1. Got a toothache? You should probably see a dentist, but in the meantime you can try swishing a shot of vodka over the affected area. It can help disinfect and numb some of the pain in your gums.
  1. The...
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Five Tips for "Green" Spring Cleaning

Friday, May 11, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 11:

Spring is finally here, which usually means it is time to dust off the rubber gloves and get to cleaning out the muck and clutter we’ve accumulated over the winter. You may be tempted to stock up on industrial strength cleaners, but the artificial colors and fragrances often produce toxic results that can irritate your eyes and lungs, which is especially bad for kids and our furry friends. Plus, many of the household cleaners on the market...

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10 Homemade Stain Removers: Part II

Thursday, May 10, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 10:

Yesterday we shared five handy household answers to stubborn laundry problems. Here are 5 more natural and inexpensive tricks and tips:Vegetable Glycerin

  1. Berries: Stretch the item over a large bowl and sprinkle it with cream of tartar. Pour boiling water on the stain. Repeat until you've removed as much of the stain as possible. Rub in a bit of vegetable glycerin and wash as usual.
  1. Grease: Gently rub cornstarch into the grease stain. Let sit for 15 minutes and brush off. Rub in...
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10 Homemade Stain Removers: Part I

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 9:

Sure, you’ve tried to get out those stubborn stains out of fabrics with bleach or harsh chemicals. And when they don’t work, sometimes you end up with even more of a disaster on your hands. So before you go and buy a concoction of chemicals, try these natural and inexpensive tricks and tips for pulling out your toughest stains. Here are the first five:

  1. Grass: Dampen the fabric then rub cream of tartar into the grass stain. Mix equal parts vegetable glycerin...
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This Amino Acid Is "The Miracle Molecule"

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Lee Swanson

Dear Friends,

If you’ve clicked through from our email, thank you. If you’ve stumbled upon this post yourself, you’re in luck. This is the first in my four-part series sharing the incredible, informative videos available on iHealthTube.com.

In this video, Dr. Alex Schauss discusses what he calls The Miracle Molecule. It’s a simple amino acid, but its effects on the body are complex, comprehensive and critical to many of our most important life functions.

Imagine your heart not beating as necessary....

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Mother's Day Giveaway! (Two Ways to Win) [CLOSED]

Friday, May 4, 2012 by Ben H

 

Win a Free Gift Pack for Your Mom (AND One for You!)

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we want to help you pamper the important women in your life with a Mother's Day Giveaway... with 2 ways to enter and win!

  1. Pin this blog post with the image below on Pinterest (entry option #1)
  2. Share a story about your mom or a favorite Mother's Day story on Facebook (entry option #2)

We will randomly draw one winner from all the pins and repins on Pinterst. We will also pick one random winner on Facebook. Gift...

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Raw Honey vs "Regular" Honey

Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

Raw HoneyThere is a lot of talk today about raw honey products, which tend to be a bit more expensive than the "regular" honey you can get in any local grocery store. Many people are asking, “What’s the big difference?”

With the standard honey you find in the grocery store, there are a few standard processing steps that they are put through between the hive and the store, mostly involving filtration and pasteurization. The filtration isn’t much of an issue as that removes any bee parts (eg. broken legs or...

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4 Benefits of Lysine Supplements

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 1:

You’ve heard of lysine and have probably even seen it in the vitamin aisle, but what the heck is it and what can it do for you? Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means we need it, but it’s not found in our bodies naturally, so we have it get it from sources like meat, fish, eggs, avocados, nuts and dairy products. We usually manage to get enough of it to keep ourselves healthy, but here are four interesting benefits that might make you...

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Horny Goat Weed Reviews: Could It Promote Your Passions?

Monday, April 30, 2012 by Health Tips

Horny Goat Weed ComplexDaily Health Tips update for April 30:

As the story goes, horny goat weed got its name after a farmer noticed his goats became a bit more amorous after grazing in a particular field with a particular plant growing along the hillside. In other words, it does what the name implies. But does it really work?

An herbal supplement, horny goat weed has been a go-to formula for Chinese herbalists as a natural means to fuel the sexual energy of both men and women. And according to the reviews, yes, it...

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