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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 ...
Alarm clock

Why Am I So Tired?

Do you often feel fatigued during the day for seemingly no reason at all? Here are some of the most...
Apple Season

Apples: Health Benefits and Other Uses

It’s apple season again! Here are some of the numerous health benefits of apples, as well as some...
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...
Allergy Plants

Worst and Best Plants for People With Allergies

Got allergies? It helps to know which are the best plants and worst plants for allergies—plus, here...
Graveyard

100 Ways to Avoid Dying

Doctors and scientists are always telling us ways to live longer. Usually they involve a healthier...
Honey for Health

Honey Health Benefits

Cuts, scrapes, scratches, burns, coughs, canker sores, heartburn, stomach upsets, diaper rash—...
Hot Peppers

Hot Peppers for Health & Happiness

Not only are hot peppers delicious in cooking, but also they have healing powers—triggering a...
Moonlight Out Window

Take a Mini-Vacation Every Day

Another summer winding down without a real vacation. I’ve written many times before about how...
Roasted Veggies

Eat Colorful Plants for Health

Even if you don’t grow your own vegetables, you see their vivid colors come alive in farmers’...
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History of American Cosmetics

The history of cosmetics is a fascinating one, as standards of beauty have changed significantly...
Green Beans at Market

Green Beans: So Good for You

String beans. Green beans. Snap beans. Not only are they healthy for your body but also they give...
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DIY Face and Hair Masks: Nourishment From the Kitchen!

For centuries, people have been using fruits, vegetables and other natural products to nourish...
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Old-Fashioned Views on How Appearance Determined Personality

Judging by this document published in Brookfield, Massachusetts in 1816, a bushy eyebrow shows you...
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress

Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve...
Nutritious Carrots

Vegetable Nutrition

Do you eat your veggies? Here’s a quick list of the common vegetables that pack a punch of helpful...
Concussions

“Mild” Concussion?

Concussions. They’re amazingly common. Untold numbers of people coming into emergency rooms don’t...
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...
Portulaca - Purslane

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...

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