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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 ...
Nutrient-Rich Foods: Oats, Barley, Navy Beans

Five Health Foods You Probably Aren't Eating (or Might Consider Eating More Of)

Most plain fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense. But on my long walk today, I started thinking...
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Purslane: Health Benefits and Recipes

Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is a garden weed that is edible and has many health benefits. Find...
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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...
Mint Plants

Benefits of Mint Plants: Medicinal, Culinary, and More

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 ...
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Home Remedies for Pets

Here are some valuable home remedies for dogs and cats that can keep your pet’s tail wagging and...
Baking Soda

Homemade Shampoos, Toothpaste, & Deodorant

Explore our recipes for homemade toothpaste, deodorant, shampoos, and more. Our DIY toiletry...
Essential Oils

What Are Essential Oils (And What Do They Do)?

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of headlines about essential oils in connection to health. What are...
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...
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...
Man Cracking Knuckles

Is Cracking Joints Bad for You? Why Do Joints Crack?

Is cracking knuckles bad for you? Why do joints crack? Maybe you’ve picked up this common habit ...
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Spring Allergies and Sufferin' Sinuses

In most regions of the nation, spring brings on a pollen assault. For days, sometimes weeks, pollen...
Healthy Asparagus

Asparagus: Health Benefits

Yep, asparagus is good for you, so even if you don’t grow it yourself, grab a big bunch from a...
Walking Dogs

Do You Sit Too Much? Get Up and Move!

Do you sit for long stretches of the day and/or evening for work, crafting, entertainment, or...
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...
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10 Most Nutrient-Dense Vegetables and Fruit You Can Grow

Fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables are packed full of nutrients which help to boost health and...
Janus

10 Tips on Making (and Keeping) New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions have a long history. Why do we have New Year’s resolutions? And how do we...
Nutritious tomatoes

The Healthiest Vegetables You Can Grow in the Garden!

Be sure to select the most nutrient-dense vegetables to grow in the garden. Not all are created...
Supermarket

How to Decode Food Labels

All natural! High-fiber! Multigrain! Only 2 grams of fat per serving! Contains real fruit! Do you...
Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

This Lentil and Brown Rice Soup recipe is a perfect introduction to cooking hearty, comforting...
Kimchi Close-Up

How to Make Kimchi

Ever heard of kimchi? It’s a very flavorful, healthy, fermented dish made with vegetables. Here’s a...
Homemade Hot Cocoa

Could Cocoa Be the Sweetheart Spice?

Where does cocoa come from? What’s the difference between cocoa and chocolate? Is chocolate healthy...
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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?...
Lip Balm

Make Your Own Lip Balm

Coming indoors and going out, the dry winter air causes static hair, parched skin, and—especially—...
Running Track

10 Tips to Help You Start Exercising (and Keep at It)

Sometimes, it can be difficult to start exercising—and even more difficult to stick with it! Here...
Preventing Flu and Colds

How to Prevent Cold and Flu in Winter

How can we avoid colds and flu naturally? Both—along with pneumonia, strep, chicken pox, and...
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Home Remedies for Cough Relief

Coughs, while rarely serious, can be really annoying. Some of these natural remedies can provide...
Headache

Headache Types and Treatments

At some point, most of us will experience the sometimes debilitating and always irritating effects...
DIY Shaving Cream

DIY Aftershave, Shaving Cream, Toner, Deodorant

Most DIY bodycare articles seem to aim exclusively at women. But both men and women may have...
Hair loss

Hair Loss: Causes and Natural Remedies

Have you experienced thinning hair or hair loss? Here are the causes and natural remedies. When...
Holiday Food

Bowls and Boards For The Holiday Table

Facing some health issues this fall, I turned my mind toward how to make holiday meals that would...
Icicles on Tree

Windchill Chart for the United States

Consult the Windchill Temperature Chart below to avoid severe winter conditions that could cause...
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...
Varicose and Spider Veins

Varicose and Spider Veins: Causes and Treatments

They’re as common as mosquitoes in summer, and about as beloved. Unfortunately there’s no repellant...
Witch Hazel

What is Witch Hazel?

Witch hazel is a shrub that blooms in late fall and can make for both a valuable landscaping plant...
Black Peppercorns Mix

Where Does Black Pepper Come From?

Most of us have a pepper shaker on our kitchen table, but do you know where that pepper actually...

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