For thousands of years, societies around the world have been using spices and herbs for food, medicine, and beauty. Evidence can be found in several ancient documents such as the Ebers Papyrus of Egypt and the Huang-Di Nei-Jing of China. As people began to recognize the value of spices and herbs, the usage of these treasures expanded around the world. …

Calcium is an essential nutrient used by our bodies to build and preserve bone. This mineral is also necessary so that nerves and muscles function properly. Without adequate calcium from our diets, calcium is depleted from the bones to meet the demands of other organs and tissues. Overtime, adults may experience bone loss and children retarded growth. In addition to bone …

Detoxifying the body is an age-old concept that has evolved alongside societies. In fact, medicine and healing evolved from our understanding of the body and how excess toxins and malnutrition cause disease. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Mayan, Indian and Chinese societies recognized the importance of healing and self-preservation, and adapted techniques that would eventually be taught around the world. Ayurveda …

Welcome to my blog! Oreofe Living will feature a lot of the things I value in this life. Some of the things I value are optimal health, sustainable living, positive energy, and a healthy glow. These simple aspects of life are not always easy to obtain because we have developed habits that limit our potential. Also, toxins in our food …