If you’ve long been looking for an improvement that you can make on your home, one of the best options that you might want to consider is a magnetic water conditioner. The water going through everyone’s pipe system might not be as clean as you would’ve initially thought so. Hard water can cause damage not…
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a tough brown skin, deep orange flesh and it works great in the kitchen to spice up your dishes with a warm and peppery flavor. Turmeric is known for it’s strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been used for centuries to naturally treat…
You may have heard about some of the buzz surrounding fluoride. Its negative effects have become more severe and been brought to light, causing it to become a main health topic worldwide. Fluoride is found in many public water products, causing some serious health threats. If you’re a bottled water connoisseur, you’ll want to read…
The health benefits of honey and lemon are no secret. Raw honey has amazing soothing powers that make it a natural medicine for sore throats, coughs and colds. It has antibacterial properties that help the body fight infection, and it’s a great natural energy-booster! Lemons contain a whole list of nourishing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants…
White clothes often don’t remain white for long. A single juice stain, coffee spill or even sweat marks can ruin white shirts, dresses and pants. Even without an accidental stain, white clothing can often start to look dull after several washes. While bleach or expensive laundry detergents might do the trick, there are in fact…
Many know that spring has arrived because of the chirping birds and arrival of flowers, me not so much. I know it is spring due to my allergic reactions to what is going on outside. The increased pollen and animal dander from shedding makes my allergies unbearable. Not only do I have a problem with…
You may have heard someone who’s feeling a little bloated refer to it as “I’m just holding some water.” While it sounds a bit funny, it can actually be a true source of swelling, bloating and a few extra pounds on your body. What is Water Retention? Water retention or fluid retention refers to an…
Apples are a common household staple. Many people will go to the store, buy a bunch of apples, and go home feeling like they have done something good for their family. Well, think again, because your store-bought apples may be covered with harmful wax. Apples produce a natural wax, but many are covered by a…
Watermelons in eastern China have been bursting open, covering the fields after farmers gave them an overdose of growth chemicals during wet weather, creating what’s been called “fields of land mines.” About 20 farmers around Danyang city in Jiangsu province were affected, losing up to 115 acres of watermelon. In hopes of making them bigger and more…
By Gillian B This is one of my go-to soups, because it offers a little bit of everything. It’s warming because of the ginger, hearty and sweet with the squash but also has a nice tropical lightness to it with the coconut milk. If you are feeling adventurous, try adding some curry spices! YUM! Here…
A lot has happened in 2020, and one of the consequences of these many happenings is that working from home has become the norm. Whether or not it will remain the norm remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – some of the energy costs that were placed on business owners are now…
Since we have grabbed the opportunity to shift our lifestyle from the Neolithic Period to the Agricultural Age and so on; we have made so many mistakes that have jeopardized this beautiful world’s environment, since the beginning of human history. We did not care about the consequences we have caused for the sake of the…
With a global pandemic putting a halt on societies’ day-to-day norms and values, one manifestation has been that cash is now bad. Why? Because it helps spread the virus through unnecessary contact between people. China is a good example of how COVID-19 has been speeding up this trend towards a cashless society. In 2017, three-quarters…
Do you make it a point to recycle as much of your household’s waste as you can? If so, you’re already doing more than most other Americans as far as recycling is concerned. In the past, studies have shown that almost all Americans support recycling. But unfortunately, only about one-third of them actually do it, which puts…
Throughout history, ancient medicine practitioners have used fruits and vegetables for revitalizing and restoring the natural balance of body and mind. I believe that Mother Nature provides real gifts for us to restore our lost energy. When we are going through a challenging time, we can always find remedies from nature that are sure…