http://www.plantsandpotions.com Improving your quality of life with nature's resources. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:21:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kombucha (Japanese origin) is basically a probiotic fermented tea that has a variety of health benefits (unless of course you are allergic to it).  It is known to boost the immune system and metabolism, helps digestion and appetite control, and even helps promote healthy skin and hair.  The list goes ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2008/kombucha As I am not a licensed professional in natural medicine or herbology, please be aware that, although the information is well researched, I cannot be held responsible for personal outcomes. Like all types of medicine, different people react differently to certian plants. And so . . . use ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2006/just-a-reminder Summer is great!  You can go to the beach, go swimming, eat popsicles, and go out at night in shorts and a t-shirt or halter and still be warm!  But you've got to be careful about sun exposure. The sun is very strong in the summer time and, even if you ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2006/summer-sun Heartburn, pain and discomfort caused by the stomach acids getting into the lower esophagus, is very unpleasant and can ruin a nice family dinner or a night out with friends, but is avoidable and treatable. If it is a chronic condition, then there may be a more serious cause ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2006/heartburn Yes, mushrooms are a fungus, but, when eaten, taste great and have many beneficial properties. Mushrooms are a good source of  Vitamins B1, B2, and B3 (which are important for a healthy nervous system and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and germanium, which increases oxygen efficiency of the body, counteracts the ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2006/mushrooms Water is essential for life, but there is always the question of how much water to drink, or even when it should, or shouldn't be drunk. On that note, should you drink water during meals? The answer to that question is no. Drinking water during meals will dilute the ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2006/water-all-around Nuts (and seeds) make very good snacks and are healthier than a bag of chips. Although nutrient amounts vary, they contain fat (which the human body does need), protein, and vitamins and minerals, such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, iron, and magnesium. Some nuts are even high in ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2005/nuts Remember to click on the Rainforest Site, Animal Rescue Site, Hunger Site, Literacy Site, and Child Health Site tabs to the right to help out each out, it doesn't cost you a thing :-) Also, just a reminder . . . As I am not a licensed professional in natural medicine or ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2005/a-couple-of-reminders Most headaches are tension or stress related. Others could be caused by musculoskelatal problems in the neck and upper back (massage can help in this case). Caffeine headaches are also common. If you are trying to cut down on the amount of coffee you drink, you will ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2005/got-a-headache Stress is quite an inconvenient feeling. You need to get a lot of things done, but you don't want to do anything when you're stressed. Different people react differently to stress, such as with anger, anxiety, depression, or fear. But reacting in these ways without release of ... http://www.plantsandpotions.com/2005/stressed-out