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Coriander – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Coriander comes from the Greek word, “koris,” which means bed bugs, because the little seeds resemble bugs. Its peculiar smell doesn’t help either. And recently, scientific studies have found a correlation between the fat cells in coriander and that of bed bugs. Bear with me as I shriek, EEEEW! Many people have that reaction to this plant, the leaves of which are called cilantro. Any resemblance ought to be a turn off, right? For …

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What Are the Benefits of Organic Makeup?

The green revolution has prompted many people to use organic products, such as food, clothing and much more. When it comes to makeup, many women, whether environmentally conscious or not, prefer organic makeups because of the advantages that non-organic makeups do not possess. Find out for yourself if organic makeups are a better choice for you.

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Breaking the Cycle of Alcoholism

Have you ever had that moment when you stop and say, how did I get so lucky? Well, I wish I could say that the happiness I live today was all luck but it was a long journey of healing to get to a place of joy. When I was young I had a troubled…

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All Aboard the Holiday Express…

The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With…

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Could A New World Be Blossoming?

The more I am blessed to connect with people from around the world through the internet, the more my heart blooms inside with hope for a new world. Could it be that our generation, and even more so future generations, will be more in touch with the global community than the illusion of separateness? Will we find a way through the door to know and understand that as a world we are much more alike …