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Butter Made from Thin Air and Eggs Made from Plants

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There's a green company in town that is creating something out of nothing.  That something is delightfully rich butter.  This butter is vegan and made from thin air.  Yes--you heard that right.  The butter is made from air; utilizing real fat and without any impact to the environment.  Savor is the company behind this new and revolutionary fat making process.  To make the butter or fat, a carbon source is heated with hydrogen and is later mixed with oxygen from the air. Photo by Savor Savor was founded by Kathleen Alexander in San Jose, California. Their mission is to commercially produce agriculture free, healthy fats in a way that doesn't negatively affect the environment. The fats are produced without dangerous chemicals and toxins.  Butter is the first type of food that Savor has created but company has plans to expand and begin producing these fats for other foods such as ice cream, milk, cheese and meat.  These foods will all be made without...

Improve Memory with this Ancient Herb

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Rosemary offers a wide range of benefits for health and longevity.  It is an ancient herb that has been used since the beginning of time for medicinal purposes. It was held sacred by Egyptians and revered by Greeks.  Rosemary shrubs grow prominently in areas along the Mediterranean sea, the Himalayas and other parts of the world. The word rosemary derives from the latin rosmarinus officinalis which means “sea dew.”  Symbolically, Greeks have used rosemary at weddings to represent love and remembrance.  In Greek mythology, Aphrodite would arise from the sea with rosemary draped from her neck and this is where the name affiliation stemmed from.   This herb can help stimulate circulation and aid in hair growth when applied to the scalp.  Rosemary is also a natural pain reliever that can be useful in individuals living with arthritic conditions.   The herb possesses powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.  The antioxidants in ros...

Plant Based Diet Keeps Ashanti Looking Good

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                       Ashanti IG The sweet sounding singer and actress, Ashanti, arrived on the R&B scene in 2002 and has been writing and delivering hits ever since.  Her debut album, Ashanti, was certified triple platinum in the USA and sold 6 million copies in that year alone.  She continues singing and still performs at local venues around the world.  The performer and influencer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.   Her mother, Tina, named her after the African Asante empire because she wanted her daughter to have the same power and influence as the women of the Asante tribe.  Ashanti has been described by her peers as a nice person that one can't help but to love!        Ashanti IG This New York born and bred lady is always the fashionista and enjoys the adventures of life.  Ashanti regularly posts about her travels and appearances on her socia...

What Research Has Revealed about Medicinal Mushrooms

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What Research Has Revealed about Medicinal Mushrooms Introduction The branch of medicine that involves the consumption of foods as medicine is called Functional Medicine or or the new scientific discipline of “functional food science.”  The father of medicine, Hippocrates, once said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine thy food.” There are many healing and health benefits that can be achieved when consuming certain foods.  The nutritional value of mushrooms is high due to the amount of minerals, protein and vitamins like D2, C, B that they contain.   Mushrooms are antiinflueza, anti-inflammatory, anticancerous, antiinfective, antidiabetic and antimicrobial (Elkhateeb, Daba, Thomas & Wen, 2019; Ganeshpurkar, Rai & Jain, 2010; Sabaratnam et al., 2013).  If one is looking for the richest source to aid in relief of these types of conditions, they should look no further than the medicinal mushroom.  People in countries of Asia (Japan, Korea, China...

Trisha Paytas Talks Suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII)

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Trisha Paytas revealed in a video that she thinks she has breast implant illness.   I’ve watched Trisha for a long time and I remember the slew of videos they did at the time detailing the implant surgeries.   Paytas has been very public over the last 10 years about her plastic surgery experiences and has received cosmetic surgeries such as liposuction, brazilian butt lift (BBL) and two breast augmentations including a slew of non surgery cosmetic enhancements.   Her Symptoms It’s been five years since her last breast augmentation and Trisha says that she’s now experiencing symptoms such as weakness and fatigue.   In her words, she claims to have “started feeling like I was poisoned.”    She also mentioned that it felt as if she couldn’t breathe at times. Paytas even expressed that an ultrasound revealed a slow leak of the implants and it’s believed that one of the implants has flipped.     Struggling with Necessary Next Steps Trisha acknowledged...

Poosh Wellness Festival 2020

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Poosh’s 1st Wellness Festival took place yesterday! This self-care retreat was an experience with 12 virtual sessions on topics such as DIY flower arrangement and skin care, detoxing your shower routine, and more. The virtual festival kicked off with a matcha opening ceremony and a quick interview between Kourtney Kardashian and her best friend Sarah. Kourtney elaborated on the reason she started Poosh: “When I started Poosh, I really loved the most—the idea of sharing a lifestyle and of sharing information with people in a non judgmental, just really accessible way.” Kourtney also said that she would receive questions about the foods she was eating or about her lifestyle and from there, the idea for Poosh developed. As for this wellness festival, she mentioned that she wanted to dedicate a day to bringing a live wellness experience to people. Standout Sessions I thought all of the sessions were informative. It was a nice peek into the natural health and wellness lifestyle for those...

Skin Regimens and the Ageless Woman

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Halle Berry once said that “beauty is not just physical.” Halle’s fountain of youth flows from a myriad of self care actions that she partakes in every day. Halle made skin care a priority ever since she was a teenager and as a result, 54 has her looking fabulous! Many have wondered what Halle does to maintain her youthful appearance. she took everyone by surprise when she revealed her regimen for a social media challenge during quarantine. Halle mentioned that she started doing at home facials at 16 years old and she continued the habit into her adult life. Her 4 step skin regimen includes cleansing, exfoliation, application of a hydration mask and moisturization. She does this regimen religiously. Every day for twice a day! Having a skincare regimen is extremely important for maintaining a youthful and glowing appearance! why do regimens work? well--regimens are like homeostasis for the skin. having a system of care is instrumental to maintaining equilibrium of the skin. equilibriu...

Alkaline Water: Is it Truly Beneficial ?

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Many popular American foods are flooded with sugar, unhealthy doses of salt, and bleached, white flour. Processed food is widely available in grocery stores and wholesale food markets all over the United States. Fast food restaurants are practically on every block and corner. Fast food and processed food has been a significant part of American culture. The foods that Americans are consuming may have to do with the increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and cancer that our society is currently experiencing. Consuming food and drinks that are plant-based, nutrient-filled and organic is the best route to inner and outer health. Fast food and processed food can affect the body's acid-alkaline balance. The body's pH is usually between the range of 7.35 and 7.45 on the acid base scale. When acid forming foods are consumed on a daily basis, this place the body's internal environment in an acidic state. An internal, acidic environment can lead to sickness and disease. ...