Growing up, my grandparents had their pantry under their staircase. Although it was stacked with Oma’s pickled onions and cabbage, we also used it as the coolest little fort. Today, my pantry is nothing like that awesome childhood hangout....
There’s a good reason why some folks avoid public restrooms altogether. Germs are everywhere — toilets, toilet paper, faucets and doorknobs. And now it seems that those same nasty germs could also be blowing into your face. Â
Jet dryers or...
It is estimated that almost a third of all American adults suffer from some form of insomnia. If you’ve ever suffered from a poor night’s sleep, you’ll have some idea of the symptoms: tiredness, inability to concentrate, falling asleep...
In our society, we spend a lot of time cleaning our homes and ourselves. While modern hygiene is great — it keeps a lot of diseases at bay — taking it too far can actually be harmful. Research shows...
When I first read this new study about climate change and wildlife extinction, I couldn’t help but feel absolutely rotten inside. And to be honest, that feeling has stuck with me all day. There are many conflicting views when...
This is such a simple and inexpensive recipe for an all-natural toothpaste. I am always searching for recipes for everyday beauty and health treatments that are a healthy alternative to store-bought items. For that reason, this is a great...
Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a rising American and global epidemic these days. Chances are, you know someone who suffers from this condition. With rising diabetes rates come rising healthcare costs, which put an additional burden on individuals,...
My everyday chores can really bring some unwanted extra aches and pains. Carrying extra wood into the house for the wood stove, unloading extra bags of feed for my horses — all of it adds to the stress of...
Pope Francis issued an urgent warning to the world’s political leaders to take the science behind climate change seriously and not to abandon international agreements to address the perils of global warming.
The Pontiff’s message seemed directed at president-elect Donald...
Medicinal teas have experienced a boom in recent years. Green tea, chamomile tea, chaga tea, rooibos tea — they’ve all had their moment in the alternative health spotlight. But what about a little old something called boldo tea?
Boldo tea...
