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Free Ecourse: Pregnancy Diet and Nutrition Made Easy

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 24, 2012
Pregnancy Diet and Nutrition Made Easy ebook cover

Every mother wants to provide the absolute best for their child. This is true even for expectant mothers, especially in regards to the proper pregnancy diet. If you are pregnant or expect to become pregnant in the near future and are interested in learning everything you need to know about having a healthy pregnancy diet, then you found the best information to get started.

Drinking Water: The Health Benefits of Water

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 17, 2012
Young woman drinking glass of water.
Young woman drinking bottle of water outside on a sunny day.

It's common to think that drinking eight glasses of water is a good thing. Many people do this without knowing why water is so beneficial. There are many health benefits of water and you might need to drink more than eight glasses.

Natural Cold and Cough Home Remedies

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 5, 2012
Young child being given cold and cough syrup.
Women using tissue after sneezing.
Jar of honey with honeycomb.
Water bottle filling up glass of water.
Several popsicles in all colors.

It's that time of year again. Sore scratchy throats, runny noses and sneezing - the cold season is back. Many parents are looking for safe and natural alternatives to the over-the-counter drugs. Experts are starting to warn parents to avoid the use of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine for children 6 years old and younger these days.

Are Sunless Tanners the Answer to a Healthy Tan?

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on June 5, 2011

With our society's fear of sun exposure, people are finding new ways to get that healthy glow and avoid tan lines. Sunless tanners have been the answer for many. But how do they work and are they safe?

The Sun Provides Our Bodies with Vitamin D, Yet We Are Told to Avoid Sun Exposure

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on May 22, 2011
Woman basking in the sunlight in a green meadow.

Summer is fast approaching and many people are using self-tanners in hopes of limiting their exposure to UV rays. We are told by doctors, mostly dermatologists, beauty experts and health officials to avoid the sun's rays as it will cause cancer and damage to our skin.

Yoga Can Help Your Body Detoxify

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on April 24, 2011

Everyday we expose ourselves to toxins, like pesticides, smog and chemicals. Unfortunately, unless you move to a remote island you won't be able to avoid this exposure to toxins. This might make you a little apprehensive as there's no real way around it in our daily lives. However, many people aren't aware that our body has ways to eliminate these toxins.

Yoga Twists Benefit Detoxification

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on April 10, 2011

Yoga is highly beneficial in the cleansing of your mind and body. Marichi's Twist is no exception to the detoxification benefits yoga provides as this twist helps stimulate your digestion. 

Drink Water to Help Keep the Weight Off

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on March 26, 2011
Glass of water being filled by faucet.

Research is finding that those people who regularly drink water before eating lose more weight and keep it off better than those who didn't. Let's talk about how water helps you lose weight, or burn fat to be more precise.

The Human Body's Natural Cleansing Processes

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on March 23, 2011
Diagram of human body's immune system.

We are protected from everyday exposure to toxins with our natural detoxification systems provided by Mother Nature. Our bodies are strong and when provided with enough water and fiber your body will detox itself naturally. When our detoxification systems are working properly, our bodies can handle everyday toxins more easily with less signs of harmful effects.

Detox and Support Liver Function with Dandelion, Aloe Vera, and Milk Thistle

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on February 28, 2011
Glass teacup full of warm water and lemon slice.
Dandelions are known as weeds, but are a great herb.
Aloe Vera is a species of succulent plant.
Milk thistle is a flowering herb related to the daisy.

Your liver is the human body's primary detoxifying organ, that's why it's important to keep it healthy with detoxification. Saturated and hydrogenated fats are very stressful to your liver, so you'll want to avoid hydrogenated fats and limit your saturated fats.