Eliminate Pesky Odors With This All-Purpose Fresh Sage Cleaning Spray
The more I learn about over-the-counter cleaning products, the more I feel the need to find more natural cleaning remedies. If you are like me and don’t want the harsh chemicals and smells that other cleaners come with, then you’ll love making this sage cleaning spray to use throughout your home. This spray is so simple and inexpensive to make....
Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Are Toxic
If you are late to the energy-efficient light bulb party, you better get there soon — it’s almost over. Older incandescent light bulbs are being phased out worldwide. Brazil and Venezuela started the trend, effectively banning the sale and manufacturing of such bulbs. Since then, the European Union, Australia, Canada, the United States and others have joined the phasing-out process...
Why You Should Smell Your Pee
My boss, Jake Carney, sent me a note the other day asking if we could do an article on reasons why you should smell your urine. We both laughed, because, despite some very "out there" sorts of topics we have written on, this is one of the strangest. I bet that smelling your urine is not top on your to-do...
Make Your Own Health-Boosting Turmeric Dog Treats
I often speak of Moe, my nine-year-old pug. Not only because he's part of our family, but because of the way he has responded to a more natural, nutrient-rich diet. A few years ago, he could barely get up on the couch because of arthritis in his back legs. After changing his diet and making him healthy dog treats,...
Prevent Cancer And Boost Digestion With Horseradish
The more science studies whole foods the more we learn that they may ultimately be our salvation when it comes to curing major, life-threatening illnesses. Even a humble root vegetable like horseradish — mainly used as a condiment — is now being studied for its many health benefits. Now, for the first time, science has identified and measured cancer-fighting...
5 Reasons To Make Your Own Beer And Wine
If you're passionate about craft beer and full-bodied wine, but are on the fence about making your own, consider this. Today, homebrewers and winemakers are giving many professional brewers and wineries a run for their money. Thanks to quality ingredients, you can actually make healthier and tastier versions of your favorite beers and wines at home. 1. Create higher quality,...
WATCH: 5 Reasons To Read Instead Of Watching TV
The average American watches more than five hours of television every day. By age 65, most of us will have spent nine years in front of our television sets. That’s right — nine years. Too much television Interestingly, our TV watching habits have increased right alongside our work hours. We all know the feeling. You’ve been at work for what...
The 3 Things You Must Do To Avoid A Stomach Flu
Stomach flu is the stuff of nightmares. Not horror-stricken nightmares, but messy, smelly, potentially painful nightmares… the ones which require a good cleanup afterward. Referred to within medical circles as the norovirus, the stomach flu is highly contagious and wreaks havoc wherever it goes. And it’s a talented traveler, which means it can go just about anywhere it wants....
‘Apple Picking’ Smoothie Recipe
Now in October, the mornings and evenings are becoming much cooler as the crisp autumn air rolls in. Being a girl who spends a lot of time outdoors, fall is by far my favorite season. Not only because of the colorful foliage, but because this breathtaking season brings a whole new variety of activities, including a family favorite —...
This Oil May Be The #1 Cause Of Atherosclerosis
Most people know that processed foods are not healthy. Yet, many people eat them without a second thought. This is dangerous for many reasons. Processed foods contain a wide array of additives, preservatives and unhealthy ingredients that can contribute to chronic disease. If you eat these foods often, your are putting your health in jeopardy. Speaking of chronic disease......
