Isn’t it wonderful when something that tastes so yummy is also good for you? That’s what you get when you enjoy the delicious, sweet flavor of berries. The pigments that give berries their deep red, blue, black and purple hues are powerfu... Read more
If you believe that your work has been copied on a SparkPeople website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or that your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated in connection with a SparkPeople website, please provide S... Read more
In the 1920's, French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse accidentally lit his arm on fire in his laboratory. The nearest cold liquid was a vat of lavender oil, into which he thrust his arm in an act of desperation. To his surprise, the pain subsided... Read more
By participating in the Spark Your Life Convention (the “Event”), I agree to the following for myself and on behalf of my child(ren) who participate or attend the Event. This agreement encompasses all activities related to the Event, inc... Read more
OFFICIAL RULES ELIGIBILITY: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN. Contest is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. (We’re sorry, we’d love... Read more
Is there a way to edit a food you've made? The yogurt I entered only gave the big 3 on the box (EU), protein, carbs and total fat along with the calories as far as nutritional info, but I looked online for how much calcium is in an average greek yogu... Read more
My Nanny used to apply a paste made from 100gms. Fresh Neem(Margosa)Leaves with a few drops of Lemon Juice added to it on my Hair Roots.It would be washed with Aritha or Soap Nut solution 10-15 minutes later .It would be repeated every 10-15 day... Read more
In Summer and Monsoon Mosquitoes cause concern.I use the Traditional methods to combat this.Heat 3-5 small pieces of Coal till aflame.Place in a longhandled Pan and sprinkle 5-7 pinches of Powdered Pine Resin and Carrom Seeds on it.Walk this Pan al... Read more
Like to soap and other bath and body products? Just want to learn how to do this? Join! Remember this is a craft- you must seriously want to study herbs, oils, etc and their properties.... Read more
As runners we know the necessity of being fitted for the right shoe for our training needs and pronation. After all, shoes are the only 'real' equipment a runner needs, right? Well, not so fast. While running in the correct shoe for your needs is a t... Read more
By Amanda Greene of WomansDay.com
Most of us are familiar with bloating—that uncomfortable, swollen feeling in your belly. Whether the bloating is caused by water retention, gas or constipation, you don't necessarily need to head to the phar... Read more
