Did you know the idea of natural colon cleansing dates back to ancient Greece? Cleansing the colon, which is the large intestine, became popular in the 1920s and 1930s in the United States. At some point, the theories behind it lost support and it fell out of favor. As you may have noticed recently, colon cleansing has experienced rebirth by the use of teas, enzymes, and/or colon irrigation. Because researchers have devoted little study to colon cleansing plenty of questions remain such as, is colon-cleansing good for you? In addition, does anyone really need it? To a certain extent, medical judgment has yet to be finalized on the subject. What is natural colon cleansing anyway? WebMD states two main colon-cleansing methods. One involves buying products like enemas, laxatives, strong herbal teas, powders, and antiparasite capsules such as colonetix. The other involves seeing a practitioner to have colon irrigation. Natural Colon Cleansing One of the core theories behind colon cleansing...
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Weight Loss Super Foods
Eat more of these foods and weigh less, sounds somewhat crazy. According to Self magazine, the right foods aid in dropping pounds by accelerating calorie burning and curbing cravings. The top twenty weight loss super foods listed include steak, eggs, kale, oats, lentils, Goji berries, wild salmon, apples, buckwheat pasta, blueberries, almond butter, pomegranates, chilies, yogurt, quinoa, sardines, tarragon, Parmesan, avocado, and olive oil. Plenty of high fiber and high protein foods included however, the list is rather surprising to me. A first glance the list appeared to be foods that supported weight gain not loss. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner......
Kids and Rice Krispies – No Bake recipes
Summer and kids in the kitchen is the perfect combination. What a fun learning experience it is to make snacks and desserts the kids enjoy. Making easy, no-bake goodies like Rice Krispies Treats(r) can show kids just how fun cooking can be. Kids have fun washing or scrubbing fruits and vegetables, shaping foods, measuring and mixing dry ingredients, or even pouring pre-measured liquids into the mix. Measurements, team work, and following instructions become a fun educational part of the kitchen experience. Make some summer magic with these tasty no-bake recipes for Choco P’Nutty Bars, Itsy Bitsy Fruit Pies, and Ice Cream Sandwich Treats from Ricekrispies.com. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded...
Refreshing Tea Recipe Ideas
While I’m a huge coffee admirer, tea enthusiasts enjoy it as a simple, soothing cup of comfort. Tea lovers are discovering entirely new ways to enjoy their favorite brew with the many flavors and variety now available. Tea-drinking trends find people infusing their tea with fruit and other flavors, and experimenting with tea in recipes. Lipton.com offers these recipes, highlighting the rich, ripe flavors of whole leaf teas infused with fruit and flavor. Whether it be frozen pops to tropical punch, or cool smoothies to hot, spiced chocolate tea, you’ll discover a refreshing take on tea. Read on to check out my favorite tea infused recipes. Bavarian Wild Berry Fruit-Tea Pops Serves: 8 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 4 hours 2 cups boiling water 4 Lipton Bavarian Wild Berry Pyramid Tea Bags 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup chopped strawberries Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and brew 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and squeeze. Stir...
Yogurt ideas and $50 Safeway gift card giveaway(closed)
In case you didn’t notice, I am a huge yogurt fan, always have been. When this Blog Spark showed up I just couldn’t resist the offer. I received a four pack of Fiber One Yogurt and a $50 Safeway gift card. Plus one lucky reader will also receive a $50 Safeway gift card. I’ll tell you more about that later, let’s talk yogurt! There are so many good things about eating yogurt, I can’t begin to list them all. Here’s a few of my favorites: Did you know that you can substitute yogurt for sour cream and buttermilk, lowering the fat content of the dish? Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded...
Yoplait Smoothie – Healthy & Free(closed)
It’s winter and freezing in most parts of the country. A frozen yogurt smoothie just doesn’t seem right; that is, unless of course you live in Florida or southern California. In that case a smoothie is just perfect. Well, Yoplait has done a wonderful thing that’s good for any time of the year! These smoothies are a great snack or even breakfast, if you’re like me and not a early eater. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner... and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business and wealthy boomers, midlife retrospection validates this extraordinary...
Cool Down & Power Up Smoothies
Satisfying smoothies can do more than just cool you down on a hot summer day. They can power you up, too. Whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a lunchtime refresher, smoothies are a refreshing way to get powerful nutrition. And as a busy mom looking for convenient and tasty ways to boost my family’s nutrition, I’m cheering about how easy it is to do it. * Fruit juices-orange, cranberry, other favorites–provide antioxidants and essential vitamins we need daily. * Milk-especially fat-free evaporated milk-delivers essential calcium and protein. * Add-ins provide an extra punch of super-nutrition: o Just a half cup of pumpkin, from the can, delivers great fiber and more than a day’s worth of the antioxidant Vitamin A; o fresh fruit like banana, berries, peach, nectarine or mango add fiber and antioxidants; o a spoonful of peanut butter adds protein and kid-approved flavor. If you’ve got teens or other family members who like to make their...
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