Category: Recommended Products

Emergency Kitchen Tool: The Rotary Egg Beater

November 10, 2012

The Rotary Egg Beater, was a staple kitchen tool, until the electric beater came along.  Hand powered kitchen tools gave your arm, shoulder and fingers a workout. Now, all you need to do is hold an electric beater in your hand while it does all the work.  Or you can watch a blender, crush, mix and frappe without much effort on your part.

Good Old Fashioned
Rotary Egg Beater

Before the advent of electric kitchen appliances, everyone used kitchen tools that were powered by elbow grease.

Electrically powered blenders, food processors, peelers, mixers, make food preparation fast and easy.

Hand powered kitchen tools provide exercise for your wrists, fingers, and arms. Continue reading “Emergency Kitchen Tool: The Rotary Egg Beater”

Natural Ointments For Muscular and Joint Pain

November 6, 2012

Here are two natural products that help relieve muscular aches and pain.  Neither contains drugs, or causes side-effects.  After applying, they don’t sting or burn, have no perfumes or odor.

TOPRICIN is a regulated, natural medicine that relieves muscular and joint pain without side-effects. Applied topically, Topricin ointment helps the healing process by improving blood flow to the injured tissue.

Topricin Uses: Achilles Tendinitis, Arthritis, Back Pain, Bruises, Bursitis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Heel Pain, Impact Injuries, Leg Cramps, Minor Burns, Nerve Pain, Neuromas, Overuse, Plantar Fascitis, Sciatica, Scrapes, Sports Injuries, Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis.

TRAUMEEL is a homeopathic, odorless topical ointment that is available in a white cream or gel forumula.  It is used for natural pain relief.

Traumeel Uses: Bruises, Joint and Muscular Pain, Sports Injuries.

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Sugar Blues: Classic Hollywood Unmasks A Killer

November 3, 2012

Sugar Blues is a book written by William Dufty.  The book was released in 1975, and became a commercial success. The author argues that sugar is an unnatural, addictive drug that is harmful and damaging to human health.

Dufty was married to the late silent film star Gloria Swanson, a health crusading vegetarian and non-smoker.  She and Dufty went on tour promoting Sugar Blues during the late 70s. Continue reading “Sugar Blues: Classic Hollywood Unmasks A Killer”

Bosu Balance Trainer

October 25, 2012
BOSU BALANCE TRAINER

WHAT IS A BOSU BALANCE TRAINER?

The BOSU Balance Trainer is a versatile exerciser that looks like a stability ball cut in half. BOSU means “both sides up”, because it can be used on both sides.

With the dome side up, and flat side down, the BOSU remains stable.  Stepping onto to the dome, you can perform exercises on the unstable surface.  Turning the BOSU over, the platform becomes very unstable, for more advanced exercises. Continue reading “Bosu Balance Trainer”

Life’s Too Short To Drink Bad Coffee

September 7, 2012

A POST ABOUT CHEMCAL-FREE DECAFFEINATED COFFEE

What is caffeine?

Choose chemical-free
Swiss Water Decaf

Caffeine is a natural occurring substance present in the leaves, seeds, and fruits of numerous plants found throughout the world.  Medically, caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug.  In humans, caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant.  It temporarily wards off drowsiness, and restores alertness.  90 percent of adults living in North America consume caffeine in coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, and chocolate made from cocoa beans. Continue reading “Life’s Too Short To Drink Bad Coffee”

Need More Fiber? Try Sprouted Bread

August 30, 2012

Sprouted unleavened whole grain bread offers the most in vitamins, and fiber.  There are two companies that produce this type of bread.  One is Manna Organic Bakery, and the other is Berlin Natural Bakery.

Carrot Raisin Sprouted Bread

Sprouted bread is made with whole grains, such as wheat, rye, spelt and millet.  The sprouts are used to form a loaf.  The loaf is oven baked, and then ready to eat.  The downside is that sprouted unleavened bread doesn’t lend itself well to sandwich making because of its texture. Continue reading “Need More Fiber? Try Sprouted Bread”