How to Make Your Own Deodorant with 2 Ingredients or Less
Have you purchased countless natural deodorants and found that they just don’t work? Or, have you found one you like, but hate the high price tag? As many people know, regular commercial deodorants are filled with potentially cancer-causing and hormone-disrupting chemicals. They may also contain lead, and many have been linked to reproductive and endocrine-related issues. It’s a great...
Kombucha Moving to Liquor Stores?
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has stepped in over the alcohol content of kombucha. Recently, some kombucha tea products have tested over the 0.5 percent alcohol content limit for nonalcoholic beverages, according to the TTB. A 0.5 percent threshold constitutes roughly one-eighth of the alcohol found in a light beer. Can kombucha tea actually get you...
19 Health Benefits of Peppermeint Revealed
Experts say that peppermint oil may well be one of the most versatile essential oils! This powerful natural remedy is packed with active compounds that can help with virtually any ailment of the body, mind or spirit. The peppermint plant is a hybrid of two different types of mint: spearmint and watermint. The leaves and flowers of the plant are...
Don’t Let Your Pet Eat That Christmas Cactus
If you share your home with dogs or cats, it’s important to ensure that none of those pretty plants can make your pet sick. Some popular holiday plants can cause temporary gastrointestinal upset, while others have the potential to kill a pet. Amaryllis If waiting for the beautiful amaryllis to bloom is part of your holiday tradition, find another way to...
Family Coming to Town? How to Get Along
It's the holiday season, which brings twinkling lights, holiday parties, and visits from family. While most holiday experiences are positive, navigating family relationships can be difficult this time of year. Use these nine tips to prevent some of the drama and truly celebrate peace on Earth and goodwill toward all men, even your in-laws. Don't overdo it In the age of...
Wait! Don’t Flush That Poop… It’s Useful
Nature has an amazing way of sustaining itself. The cycle of life is truly fascinating. Plants grow and are either eaten or die, becoming a natural fertilizer for the next generation of plants. Bees and other insects spread pollen from one plant to the next encouraging germination. The animals that eat the plants create manure, which adds more nutrients...
19 Things That Are Great for Your Face
Just as the foods we put into our body have a big impact on our health, so do the products we use on our skin. With that in mind, I encourage you to check out this list of natural and edible items that are great for your face! Apple cider vinegar A solution to skin toning you are going to love!...
5 High-Fat Foods to Eat in Place of Sugar and Gluten to Help Treat Epilepsy
A ketogenic diet has been used for years as a form of therapy for epilepsy in place of seizure medication. Several medical organizations support it, and it is the very way I cured my own seizures 10 years ago after having suffered for nearly 10 years of my life. There are various ketogenic diets that can be used to...
Is It Possible to Avoid Holiday Hangovers?
The holiday season is filled with joy and merriment, and the festivities often involve alcohol. Unfortunately, overindulgence usually means a hangover the next day. Many cultures around the world recommend a certain food or drink to relieve the symptoms of a hangover. Researchers have examined multiple hangover remedies, but the only surefire way to prevent a hangover is to...
State Department Worldwide Travel Alert, Can I Still Travel? Yes, Here’s How!
The State Department’s worldwide travel alert in effect until February 24, 2016 may affect your decision to travel this holiday season, and well after the New Year begins. Should you fly or visit highly trafficked tourist sites? The worldwide travel alert does not need to be the deciding factor for your vacation plans. With a bit of travel know-how...
