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Spices Or Herbs?

Many people do not know the difference between an herb and a spice. There are many similarities between the two, and some of the differences are very subtle, but they are still valid.

Beauty Is History (Part Three)

The cosmetics craze continued throughout the centuries into the 1900’s and began to see the earliest of the cosmetics industry being formed. Mrs. Hemming’s House of Cyclax in London sold many products that you can still buy today from world famous companies like Avon. 

Beauty Is History (Part Two)

Hundreds of years  after the Egyptian empire fell, definitions of beauty became re-defined. Ancient middle eastern fashion trends gave way to progressive European styles. Great Britain took over and set the new trends in beauty and style. The craze  all across Europe  was a pale  skin tone . 1.) Tanned, sun-kissed  skin  was  typically associated with  being a commoner who worked out in the field  the whole day   along with  her  spouse . The  elite   level   women   obviously   would not   engage in   actual physical  labor  along those lines   and therefore, they remained indoors and typically had pale skin as a result of a lack of sun exposure.     A pallid appearance (which now indicates poor health) was, at the time, a key indication of immense wealth. Once you   acquired   an abundance of   wealth ,  then you definitely  didn’t  need to   labor .  Consequently,  a pale  skin tone  was  crucial to   many wealthy people . To  acquire this   appearan

Beauty Is History (Part One)

Hey everybody!!! Cierramgirl here!  I want to let you know how much we appreciate you guys' support of our blog. It's really encouraging!  I know it's been awhile since I've posted anything here, but I wanted to give you something real special this time and  kind of break away from the health-related content that  this  blog is well-known for. Although, I don't mention it a lot, I am also a beauty aficionado as well. I am so much an aficionado, I wrote an article series for you about the history of beauty....

The Green Tea Imperative (Part 2)

Green Tea Leaf is highly  regarded  in China for its  abundant  contributions to  health and well being . The w idespread acceptance  of Green tea extract  in North America   keeps on   increasing .  Invaluable  antioxidants  defend  the  entire body  from  advanced  aging  as well as the   continuous   risk  of  medical disorders . Year s and years  of  analysis   prove that  green tea leaf   hinders  the  growth and development of   unwelcome  bacterial colonies,  thereby making it  the  most beneficial  tea  on the market .  Green tea leaf  make s a   considerably higher  contribution to  health and wellness   in comparison with   various other teas . This is mostly due to the manner in which it is dehydrated .  Green Tea Leaf  is organically grown and  the  long-established  drying  methods   coupled with  Green Tea  defends  the tea from the  damaging  after-effects of fermentation. Wait... You did read part 1 , right?

The Green Tea Imperative (Part 1)

The  Chinese people  have  knowledge  about g reen tea herb  as  a highly effective   medical treatment   for around  4000 years.  

Medicine Through Time (GCSE History)

This is a video that I recently discovered on YouTube covering the slow, but consistent evolution of medicine & medical practices throughout the ages.  I'd like for you to pay special attention at the 4:13 mark of the video as it briefly covers a particular accomplishment of Dr. Joseph Lister (1827-1912)  which I alluded to in a previous article . The information contained in this video is invaluable and I recommend multiple viewings.  Love what you're looking at? We KNEW you would! Get instant access to all future KurtMIND updates! Join The Health Revolution!! Get FREE updates using our sign-up options in the "Comments" box under the articles! RSS FEED is available as well! Do not get left behind! Don't Forget to +1 us on Google Plus !!! "Your Health Is Your Wealth!!"    ** KurtMIND's writers and owner(s) may receive compensation for content-applicable placement of certain products and/or services by your clicking o

Cool Historic Photographs

I've got some more historical stuff for you guys to enjoy & ponder. Directly (of course) from StumbleUpon. These are some rare photos compiled from a really cool website called yes emails(dot)com.  You can see pictures like: "The Beatles" before they became stars, The first commercially-made computer, Google in its early days, and so much more. I stumbled upon it here  . Check it out & give me your thoughts on it.  Photo Credit: clipartpal.com   Like what you're reading? I knew you would! Get instant access to all future KurtMIND updates! Join The Health Revolution!! Sign up using our sign-up options in the "Followers" box to the right! Get the RSS feed too! Don't get left behind! "Your Health Is Your Wealth!!"

A Little Ancient...A Little Modern (MP3 Files)

Today's post will not be about health ( just temporary, folks.. ). Instead I wanted to share something with you that is historically significant & quite amazing to hear. For the record, I am a member of the StumbleUpon community (under the moniker of vegasr0x ). I absolutely enjoy what you are are able to do while on this social site.

Ancient medicine (GCSE History)

Laugh. Learn. Enjoy. (Starts out sort of loud so watch your volume)