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Coconut Oil: Holistic Alzheimer’s Treatment?

In 2008, Dr. Mary Newport's husband was turned down for a clinical trial because his Alzheimer’s had advanced too far for the study. Desperate, she searched for anything that may help her husband. Thr…

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Vegan & Delicious Mandarin Coconut Cookies

Our friend Karen who is the innkeeper at the lovely Woodstock Inn on the Millstream, had made a batch of these the last time we stopped by for a visit. Karen was very generous with her cookies, an…

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Is Coconut Oil Good For You?

Some who profit from coconut oil claim it has miraculous powers, curing everything from cancer to jock itch. The boldest claim may be that it is a potential cure for Alzheimer’s, based on a series of …

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5 Tasty Coconut Oil Recipes & Their Benefits

Coconut oil is so good for you that it's worth incorporating into your daily diet. We learned it's many amazing benefits in this  Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil post.  Here is a quick summar…

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is often described as the "healthiest oil on earth." This wasn't always so. For years it had a reputation of being unhealthy because of its high saturated fat content. We now know co…

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The Numerous Health Benefits of Coconuts

One of my all-time favorite fruits is the coconut. The Pacific Islanders believe that it is the cure for all illness, which is why the palm tree (from which coconuts are grown) is known as "The Tree o…

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6 Healthy Uses for Coconut Oil

Dry skin, a paper cut, maybe even a tummy ache? Try a drop of coconut oil. Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available and completely natural. Here are six reaso…

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Healthier Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies

Don’t you just love the aroma of fresh, homemade cookies baking in the oven?  There is room in a health-conscious lifestyle for the occasional treat.  Enjoy my husband's chocolate chip cookie recipe t…

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DIY Natural Hair Color, the Many Uses of Coconut Oil & More

Listen, laugh & learn with the Green Divas (and Green Dude Scott) anytime - Podcast here! PHOTO CAPTION: GD Lisa's natural hair progression - blonde, less blonde & totally natural Was fu…

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A New Warning About Olive Oil

A common question that many people have is whether or not food should be eaten uncooked. I personally believe that consuming a majority of your food uncooked is a cornerstone of optimal health. …

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