Apple cider vinegar is one of the most useful things you can make at home. It is good for your health, has a number of culinary uses and it can be used to keep you and your home clean and healthy too. What’s more, apple cider vinegar is great for …
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I love to garden, but this year was a challenge when it comes to finding natural ways to repel bugs. We’re picky about what types of products we use in our home and our yard. I won’t use anything that isn’t natural because I don’t want to be exposed to …
What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are not what you might think of as oil. They’re not like cooking oil or motor oil. They not thick and gooey. They have a much thinner consistency. They are made by liquid or “the essence” of certain plants, usually through distillation but they …
The scientific name for comfrey is Symphytum, and it is of the Boraginaceae family. Typically, when someone speaks of using comfrey for medicinal reasons, they are often referring to Common or True (Symphytum officinale) Comfrey. Types of Comfrey There are at least 21 named types of comfrey. Common or true …
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Carrot seed oil is probably not what comes to mind when you think of aromatic essential oils that smell so good we insist on running the diffuser as often as we can. After all, carrots aren’t known for their aroma, but they are know for their skin benefits… but I’m …
What Is Hard Lotion? Shouldn’t lotion be soft and creamy? Sometimes, but if you make it from scratch and don’t add preservatives it will go bad relativity fast. Also some lotions can have a ton of ingredients. If you’re into making your own it’s fun to experiment with all of those …
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Let’s be honest, a cough that won’t go away is inconvenient and irritating to most everyone. Who wants to cough without ceasing? A repetitive cough could be a warning sign that your body is fighting off allergies, strep throat, or could be just a simple cold, depending on the other …
It seems like it’s completely unavoidable… someone in your family catches an illness, and soon it’s a downward spiral full of snotty noses and Kleenex piles galore. We’re bound to catch a bug here and there, but did you know that there are ways to help reduce the length of …
It’s easy to get into the habit of heading to the doctor’s office at the first sign of illness. As a result, antibiotics are being prescribed in higher numbers than ever before, and antibiotic resistance is becoming more and more of an issue to be aware of. While it’s important …
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