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Articles about health, fitness, sleep, and wellness.

Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider boosts your health with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. See how to make this...
Celery Stalks

Celery: Bland and Boring? Not So Fast!

Celery is one of the most underrated vegetables. Most people would never think of this humble stalk...
Stir-Fry Recipe

Stir-Fry Recipe With Bone Broth

Here’s one of my favorite Stir-Fry recipes using bone broth. It’s good for you and good tasting!...
Cranberry Bowl

Cranberries: Get ’Em While You Can

Among only a few native North American fruits cultivated commercially in the modern era,...
Avoid Cold Sores

How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore

Cold sores can be a real pain in the… lip. Learn what causes cold sores and some natural cold sore ...
Vegetables With Protein Power

Yes, Plants Have Protein! Choosing Healthy Protein Foods

Protein powers our bodies, improving our energy, strength, and mood—and reducing our appetite....
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Poison Oak: Identification and Treatment

“Leaves of three, let it be!” “Hairy vine, no friend of mine!” Learn how to spot poison oak, tell...
Cabbage Patch

5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage

If you haven’t eaten cabbage in a while, we urge you to look again at this healthy, unsung hero of...
Nettles

Creating a Recipe from the Garden

My sister and I both love to cook. We aim for dishes that are nutritious, cheap, uncomplicated,...
Stumbling on Electrical cord

Best Tips for Preventing & Recovering From Falls

Everybody falls down. We slip on ice, trip over unexpected obstacles, fail to negotiate a step up...
Mint Plants

Many Uses of Mint for Health and Home!

What do you know about the mint family, Lamiaceae, the sixth- or seventh-largest of the flowering...
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Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies

Use these natural mosquito repellents and mosquito bite remedies to keep the mosquitoes away and ...
Nasturtium With Pasta

Flowers You Can Eat!

Yes, there are many flowers that you can eat! Edible flowers are good for healing, too. While there...
Back Pain

Preventing Back Pain

Oh my aching back! If you’re like 80 percent of American adults, you’ve probably suffered from,...
Sleeping

Why We Wake Up Stiff and Achy

Do you grunt, groan, and ratchet yourself to a standing position as you get out of bed in the...
Vinegar for Cleaning

White Vinegar: Powerful But Use With Caution

It’s hard to think of a natural substance that serves such a wide array of everyday purposes as...
Sumac berries

Homemade Mixtures Can Spice Up Beans and Lentils

When I hear the statement, “When people can’t afford pork or beef, they move to chicken.” I always...
Calendula

Growing Calendula: How to Grow Pot Marigold

No other flower in the cutting garden glows with cheerfulness quite like calendula, commonly called...
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How to Sleep Better and Stop Snoring

If you are suffering from insomnia or sleep deprivation, simply can’t sleep, or are snoring, you...
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What Is The Best Sleeping Position?

Find out how your sleeping position affects your health and how to sleep better in a healthy...
Smoking

What is Thirdhand Smoke?

Ever noticed that rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture have smelled like cigarette smoke? The...
Weights

Go Ahead: Add On a Little More Weight

When most people think of exercise, they think of running and “cardio.” However, as you age,...
Dry Skin

Natural Remedies for Dry Hair, Itchy Skin, and More

If you suffer from frizzy hair, itchy skin, chapped lips, or one of many other common cosmetic...
DIY Shaving Cream

Homemade Deodorant, Aftershave, and Shaving Cream

Make homemade deodorant for men or women that really works, especially in a pinch! It’s also easy...
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Nail Biting and Brittle Nail Remedies

Take care of your hands and nails! Here are ways to deal with nail-biting habits and what to do...
Eye Twitch

Muscle Twitches, Tics, and Jerks

Ever experienced muscle twitches, jerks, or involuntary tics? What causes them? Are they serious?...
Gardening Makes Us Happy

8 Reasons Why a Vegetable Garden Makes Us Happy and Healthy

Which hobby helps you live longer? Turns out it’s gardening! If you’re resolved to live a healthier...
Allergies

Cleaning Tips to Reduce Allergens

While it’s a challenge to truly allergy-proof your home, there are certainly practical cleaning...
Beets: Healthy and Delicious!

Beets: Health Benefits

The humble beet, steamed, boiled, roasted, pickled, borscht’d—but especially served raw—is...
Shoveling Snow

Coughing and Wheezing in Cold Weather?

In cold weather, have you ever noticed that you wheeze, cough, or have shortness of breath,...
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Ice or Heat: Home Remedies for Pain

Nothing eases everyday pains, strains, aches, and bruises like cold and heat. But which conditions...
Sleeping Legs

Leg Cramps at Night: Causes and Remedies

Eeow! Startled from a deep sleep, you suddenly come to with a shriek, as your calf, thigh, or maybe...
Varicose and Spider Veins

Home Remedies for Varicose and Spider Veins

They’re as common as mosquitoes in summer and about as beloved. Unfortunately, there’s no repellent...
Headache

Headache Types and Treatments

Not all headaches are created equal. Learn about the many different types of headaches and headache...
Stomach Ache

5 Ways to Prevent Nasty Stomach Bugs Over the Holidays

Feeling sick to your stomach? Overindulgence in holiday goodies might not be the culprit. ‘Tis the...
Roasted Veggies

Eat the Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables for Health

We’ve all been told to “eat your veggies.” Let’s advance that to say, “eat your colorful veggies.”...
Frosty Eyes

Cold Fingers, Toes, and Nose? Watch for Cold Injuries

Many of us look forward to winter with its peaceful landscapes and fun in the snow. But winter also...
Hair loss

Hair Loss: Causes and Home Remedies

Have you experienced thinning hair or hair loss? Wondering why it’s happening and how to stop it?...
Grocery Shopping

Down Home Tips for Health and Happiness

Most Americans equate “health care” with access to professional caregivers and hospitals, but I’d...
Let's Talk

Talking to Your Doctor About Pain

Pain brings more Americans to their doctors than any other complaint. But how do you communicate...
Tired Man

5 Tips to Adjust to the Time Change!

Does your body have trouble adjusting to Daylight Saving Time? If so, you’re not alone! Here are...
Shoes

Restless Legs Syndrome: Symptoms and Home Remedies

Do you have trouble sleeping at night due to restless legs? Here’s a list of restless legs syndrome...

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