" The pomegranate originates from Persia, and has enjoyed recognition in various cultures as a fruit of significance. Pomegranates are found in Islamic art, in Jewish scripture, in Christian religious decoration, was depicted on the shekel in 140 BC, features in Greek mythology, is one of the three blessed fruits of Buddhism, and is has been found to be an important part of the history of many other cultures. "

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"What does "natural" mean when seen on a package in the grocery store? Not much it turns out and the FDA likes it that way!"

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"An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary look at the brain, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., provides an introduction to both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed. From stroke patients learning to speak again to the remarkable case of a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, The Brain That Changes Itself will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential. "
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"In your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go and sheltered so may thrive and grow"- Louise Driscoll

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"Drink a glass of this with your oatmeal to help elevate your breakfast to superfood status: orange juice."

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"Everybody has probably heard about this concept at one point in time or another in their lives. If you have a goal, let it go, release it and it will somehow get fulfilled one way or another. I cringed when I first heard that because I knew most people would eat it up [...]"

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" From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week by Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good

The organized way to get organized: a week-by-week plan to forever streamline all aspects of your life.

Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money? An organized life enables you to have more freedom, less aggravation, better health, and to get more done. For nearly twenty years, Regina Leeds--named Best Organizer by Los Angeles magazine--has helped even the messiest turn their lives around. Anyone can get organized--she'll prove it to you! One Year to an Organized Life is a unique week-by-week approach that you can begin at any time of year. Regina helps you break down tasks and build routines over time so that life becomes simple, not overwhelming. "
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"To change a habit, make a conscious decision, then act out the new behavior."- Maxwell Maltz

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"One in three Americans suffers from the common cold each year, but this year it doesn't have to be you! Fight the flu and combat your cold with these immune-boosting strategies and remedies. Prepare for Cold Season! The best natural protection from cold and flu is to keep your immune system going strong and to practice preventative measures. Wash your hands frequently with soap, and wash your face at least twice a day. Also, protect your upper back and neck area, because this is where most of the colds will attack the body. The activities listed below will help you build your immunity."

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"There's more to ginger than just a yummy fragrance. Ginger has been used as a medical agent for millennia, and its skin benefits are starting to garner lots of attention, too."

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"Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last."- Marcus Aurelius

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