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Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider is a traditional tonic made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar.  It’s been used...
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 ...
Sleep Socks

Wearing Socks to Bed: Warm Feet, Better Sleep?

Ever heard the old advice that wearing socks can help you fall sleep? Now there is evidence that...
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...
Fiber

High-Fiber Food: What’s the Big Deal?

Maybe you’ve read that most Americans get less than half the fiber they need for optimal health,...
Growing Ginger

How to Grow Ginger Indoors

Cold and flu season is coming up and, if you find yourself under the weather, a steaming hot cup of...
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Natural Remedies for Arthritis

If you feel pain and stiffness in your joints caused by inflammation, see our natural remedies for ...
Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness: Am I Losing My Mind? 

If you’ve moved into middle age and beyond, it happens with increasing frequency: You see an old...
Let's Talk

Talking to Your Doctor About Pain

Pain brings more Americans to their doctors than any other complaint. Yet doctors can’t just apply...
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...
Viking Shield

The History of Shaving and Beards

Can you imagine plucking facial hair? When (and why) do men shave beards? Interestingly, shaving...
Tired Man

5 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to the Time Change

Time changes in the fall and spring affect each of us differently. For many folks, it can take ...
Aspirin

Causes (and Effects) of the Common Headache

More time is lost to business and industry from headaches than from heart disease, stroke, and...
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...
Walnuts, Almonds, and Nuts

Gain less weight? Improve heart health? Nuts to that!

Black walnuts fall rat-a-tat-tat onto the metal roof of our (now uninhabited) chicken house; acorns...
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...
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...
Hand Sanitizer

Flu Season: Don’t Count on Alcohol Sanitizers 

It’s flu season. The signs have begun appearing everywhere, “Flu season is here. Hand sanitizer:...
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...
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Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment

Here are some first aid tips for those annoying and often painful bee stings—plus, tips on how to...
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Apple Cider Vinegar Drink Recipe

My mom grew up on a big Vermont dairy farm, and every summer, they would haul endless gallons of...
Lip Balm

Make Your Own Lip Balm

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

12 Uses for Mint Leaves From Health to Home

How do you use extra mint leaves? Here are 12 marvelous uses for mint around the home and garden—...
Summer BBQ!

Summer Food Safety

As a casual cook, I usually throw together a dish quickly based on what’s in season, but in the...
Homemade Spray

Homemade Bug Spray Recipes

Here are four all-natural homemade bug sprays that can kick those pesky insects to the curb. If you...
Cornstarch

Cornstarch, Arrowroot, & Starches: What's the Difference?

Summer’s extreme heat may take the starch right out of you. But it’s the time of year to reach for...
Homemade Shampoo

How to Make Homemade Shampoo (Only Two Ingredients)

One day early last spring, I counted the ingredients of my shampoos. Each contained at least 20...
Vegetables With Protein Power

Yes, Plants Have Protein! Choosing Healthy Protein Foods

There’s always debate about fats and carbs, but everyone knows that protein is essential to life....
Healthy Foods

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Sure, we all know that what we eat is important for our physical health. But can healthier eating...
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Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies

Use these natural mosquito repellents and mosquito bite remedies to keep the mosquitoes away and...
Nutritious Carrots

Vegetable Nutrition: Healthy Veggies to Add to Your Diet

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

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