Last year, when former President Barack Obama visited a luxury lodge called The Landing, which can be found in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, the man was completely enthralled. “It is magical here,” Obama wrote in his guest book entry, promising he would bring Michelle the next time he came. The thousand-acre waterfront land has…
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While they’re largely known for producing honey in general as well as painful stings when they’re threatened, honey bees are starting to become known for a few other things as well—royal jelly, bee pollen, and the New Zealand-based Manuka honey. Before you find yourself missing out, you need to try these products and reap all…
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If you’ve never done it before, making your own appetizers before friends and family arrive on the scene can be a daunting experience. Maybe a dozen questions keep running through your head—did I make the right choice? Am I capable of making this recipe properly? Will they like it? Who am I kidding? It’s also…
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Finally, the cold weather is gone, and we can start planning our down time around the list of fun activities we want to do outside (or at least aspire to). However, nothing sucks the fun out of the outdoors faster than head colds and allergies. Though you have your decongestants, antihistamines, eye drops, and nasal…
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If you’re in need of a healthy snack you actually enjoy, then you need to check out this recipe for homemade Manuka honey fig bars! Beyond the simple joy of making your kitchen smell amazing, these revamped fig bars are full of fiber and are without all the preservatives you can expect from store-bought fig…
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It’s possible for ulcers to develop in many parts of the human body, including your stomach lining, creating what is known as a gastric or peptic ulcer. Common causes include infection from Helicobacter pylori bacteria or longstanding use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine as well as ibuprofen. Also, though they don’t cause ulcers, spicy foods and stress…
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It’s understandable that you likely don’t want to eat much when your sore throat is on fire, but there are some foods that actually ease throat pain while relieving inflammation and boosting your immune system as well. Below, you can find some of the best foods for a sore throat, given they’re easy to swallow, soothing,…
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Winter might be the hardest time of the year to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. However, while you’re likely excited for spring, this seasonal shift can be equally as irritating for your skin. “You’re coming out of a season where the skin is quite compromised and the barrier is very fragile, and then spring…
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