Intestinal gas is an embarrassing and annoying situation that many people experience on a regular basis. Gas and bloating is, perhaps, one of the main health concerns that human beings living in the Western world complain of.

In fact, estimates show that with poor dietary habits we expel gas at least 14 times a day. That adds up to almost 4 pints of air daily! But, while these statistics may be the “norm,” it is certainly not a healthy balance. What can we do about all this excess air? Below is a list of a few of my favorite remedies for gas and bloating.

1. Organic Ginger

Drinking ginger tea and eating fresh ginger root are two of the best remedies for gas. Add small amounts of ginger (both dried and fresh) to your food, as desired. You can also take a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger before meals for gas relief.

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The holiday season is here! If you’re like most people, you probably waited until the last minute to buy that perfect gift for your loved ones. Below is a few of my favorite “Green Living” Books that I believe will make great Christmas gifts.

1. Green Lighting

Written By: Brian Clark Howard, Bill Brinsky & Seth Leitman

This is a must-have book for anybody looking to upgrade the lights around their home or work. Whether you want to switch to LED’s, CFL’s or make the switch to solar power, ‘Green Lighting‘ will provide you with step-by-step instructions that will help reduce your costs, as well as your daily environmental footprint.

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Poison ivy rash occurs when the plant toxin, urushiol (one of the deadliest natural poisons on the planet) comes into contact with human skin. It is a condition characterized by swelling, blisters, pain and an amazing amount of itching.

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Besides intense itching and pain, the effects of rubbing up against this poisonous plant may also manifest as red bumps, intense sensations of burning and inflammation, as well as fever.

Moreover, if not treated and contained, the rash can easily spread to other areas of the body, especially when you scratch the infected area. The appearance of the symptoms can be between anywhere from a few hours to seven or ten days after the original contact with the plant.

Poison ivy rash can then spread rapidly during the first three days, especially when you scratch the affected area. And while poison ivy is usually a mild condition, it can cause great suffering if left untreated.

Luckily, just as nature has cursed us with this naughty leaf, nature has also provided many natural remedies for poison ivy. The following article will outline a few of my favorite natural remedies for poison ivy.

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I was recently emailed an article that illustrates the obscene amount of perfectly edible food families collectively toss out each day. You probably already knew that humans on a whole are a pretty wasteful species, but it’s still shocking to see just how much we really throw away.

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While the study itself focuses on food waste in the United Kingdom, it is still a good indicator of wastefulness in general. The study uses the massive quantity of apples that are thrown out in the U.K. each day – approximately four and half million – as a key example. Just imagine how many are tossed out in the U.S. on a daily basis?

It’s important to be a responsible consumer. Not just in terms of the quality and quantity of food that you put into your body, but also how much you take home with the intention of using. It’s irresponsible to take more than you’re able to use. Especially when it comes to good food that could feed someone who really needs it. Of course, most of us would never do this intentionally, but that’s not an excuse.

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Would you be surprised to learn that you can make your very own organic, natural hair products at home?

For a fraction of the cost of most product lines, its easy to create organic shampoos, conditioners and hair masks from the comfort of your kitchen. Completely natural and 100% non-toxic, natural hair products offer hydration, nutrition and stimulation to the scalp and hair.

Here are some of my favorite tips for getting and keeping the best natural-looking healthy hair. I would love to hear all of your personal tips for healthy hair.

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