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21 Ways To Save Money With Baking Soda

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When it comes to cleaning our kitchen sink, baking soda and vinegar are my go-to solution — works like a charm. Not only is this remedy much more cost-effective than available cleaning supplies, I know I am not sending chemicals down the drain. Also, in today's tough economy, we are all looking to save a bit of money. Luckily,...

Save Your Heart With These 19 Foods

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Despite continuing advancements in modern medicine, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in America. An estimated 610,000 Americans die every single year from heart disease. This equates to one in every four deaths. That’s a seriously worrying statistic. While the facts may be alarming, the solutions are not so hard to come by. More than anything else,...

3 Simple Black Seed Oil Recipes I Started Using (And How They Helped My Digestion, Energy & Skin)

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Here at The Alternative Daily, we’ve been fans of black seed oil for a long time. In fact, we’ve covered its incredible versatility before in our article 31 Black Seed Oil Fixes. But lately, I’ve been experimenting with new, tastier ways to actually take it every day. I absolutely love the benefits of black seed oil, better digestion, smoother skin,...

Foods Vets NEVER Give Their Pets

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been tempted to share your healthy snacks with your pet. I mean… if it’s good for us, it must be good for them too, right? Blueberries, nuts, a bite of avocado toast, a little leftover chicken soaked in garlic and herbs… what could go wrong? Well a lot, actually. I used to think I was...

A Spoonful Of Castor Oil Can Do All This

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Before I started making soap, I basically used olive oil for cooking and coconut oil for my beauty needs. It wasn’t until I started exploring all of the unique properties of different oils that I began to widen my horizons. One of the ingredients I use often is castor oil — and for good reason. Of course, castor oil...

Top 27 Essential Oils To Diffuse

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Long before the essential oil craze took hold of the Western world, alternative health practitioners were using essential oils for aromatherapy. Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils extracted from the flowers, bark, stems, leaves or roots of a plant. The oils are used to enhance psychological or physical well-being. Diffusing essential oils through aromatherapy is arguably the most...

The 5-Minute Lymph Flush I Now Do Every Morning (Because I Was Tired of Waking Up Bloated, Puffy, and Miserable)

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I'm going to be honest,  for the past few years, I’ve been waking up feeling off.  Not sick… just not myself. Some mornings my stomach felt bloated before I even ate anything. Some days my face looked puffy, like I’d slept on it wrong (or not slept at all).  My rings felt tighter… my joints felt stiffer… and mentally,...

5 Reasons To Put Essential Oils On The Soles Of Your Feet

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Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants which possess truly impressive healing abilities. While holistic health practitioners have been utilizing the healing properties of essential oils for years, it is not until recently that they have gained mainstream popularity. Today, it is not uncommon to open an average household medicine cabinet and see an impressive array of essential oils...

Why Your Brain Craves Sugar – And How to Fight It

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Ever wonder why, after a satisfying meal, you still have room for dessert? The answer lies in your brain. Scientists now have a clearer understanding of why we crave sugar, thanks to a recent study published in Science. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research found that the same neurons signaling fullness also release β-Endorphin, a natural opiate...

Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?

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In the United States, women live about five years longer than men - so what’s the secret? Research suggests a mix of genetics, hormones, and lifestyle choices contribute to this difference. What Science Says Studies show that having two X chromosomes may offer extra protection against aging. Additionally, before menopause, women’s immune systems tend to be stronger, helping them fight off...