Easy Dry Shampoo Recipes For Those In Between Days
There are days when I don’t have time to wash and dry my hair. When I am running late, that is the last thing I want to worry about. Having this dry shampoo on hand has been a lifesaver. It is so fast and easy to use. I just shake a little into my hair and massage it into...
How Cannabis’ Cousin Can Diminish Political Gridlock And More
“Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country,” wrote Thomas Jefferson. That was more than two centuries ago. Back then, hemp was used to make paper, sails, rope and textiles. Indeed, the crop was so essential that early American colonists were virtually required to grow it. Industrial hemp is a close cousin to marijuana. However, it...
How Should Unruly Flight Passengers Be Punished?
With more than 87,000 airplanes taking flight in the U.S. each day, there’s bound to be unruly passengers on board. Although disruptive passengers may face possible fines and criminal charges, some aviation experts think the punishment is far too lenient. Woman jumps from emergency exit Recently, a United Airlines passenger jumped out of a moving plane at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental...
Reduce Inflammation And Control Weight With Chickweed Tincture
Growing up, I lived in a small Canadian town that was surrounded by natural beauty. The great outdoors was and still is a major part of my life. I grew up in a household where I was taught to be in touch with nature. To this day, I camp and hike every chance I get. As I grew older,...
How To Strengthen The Most Important Muscle In Your Body
Today scientists are learning more and more about what it takes to keep our brains in top form. It turns out, what you need are some simple lifestyle changes. In fact, just by eating right and doing the proper exercises — physical and cerebral — you can strengthen your brain. Brain/gut connection If what you eat affects your body, then it only...
10,000 Animals Left Behind In Ripley’s Aquarium Near Fire Are Safe
A historic fire is sweeping through Gatlinburg, a mountain town in eastern Tennessee, due to high winds and the area’s worst drought in a decade. So far, the fire has destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses. More than 14,000 people have been evacuated. At least 14 structures are still smoldering. The story went viral on social media as...
10 Ways To Help The Standing Rock Water Protectors From Afar
How are you spending Cyber Monday? While we’re shopping for the best deals on holiday gifts after Thanksgiving, it’s easy to forget that there’s an ongoing fight for indigenous rights currently taking place on our own soil. Right now there are thousands of peaceful protesters — the majority Native Americans — at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North...
31 Black Seed Oil Fixes
What can black seed oil do for you? Well, almost anything — with virtually no side effects. From Hippocrates to Cleopatra, this amazing commodity has been widely used for thousands of years. Yet, few people have heard about black seed oil. Researchers have extensively studied its three active chemicals — thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone and thymol. Experts have found that black seed oil helps everything...
How To Measure Your Carbon Footprint And Why It Matters
If you are looking to make changes in any aspect of your life, it helps to take measurements. For people looking to increase their physical fitness level, taking body measurements is a great way to measure progress. Similarly, if you are trying to lead a more sustainable life, it helps to have a baseline metric to improve upon. Often...
Recreational Marijuana: Who’s In And Who’s Out?
Aside from the tumultuous presidential race, recreational marijuana was a notable issue on the ballots of certain states in this recent election. The results are in and the United States officially has eight states and one district where marijuana is legal for recreational purposes. Growing number of states Recreational marijuana is now legal in California, Massachusetts and Nevada. Maine also voted...
