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Image – CommonSenseHome.com There has been great concern in recent times over antibiotic-resistant bacteria – and it’s hardly suprising: The use of antibiotics causes bacteria strains to evolve – and if you think about it, it seems like simple evolution …
Photo – ASweetSimpleLife.com Did you know that most people do not drink enough water? There can be significant health consequences of dehydration. One of the reasons that people don’t drink enough water is that it is often considered a “boring” …
How To Get Started Growing Strawberries. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Photo – © stakhov – Fotolia.com (under license) Is there anything on the planet that is better than home-grown strawberries? When I was a kid, strawberries were literally my favorite food …
Dust mites: They live in your carpet – and your bed. Photo – FDA (public domain) Every so often the time comes when your carpet needs something more serious than vacuuming – and the typical strategy is either to pay …
Photo – OneGoodThingByJillee.com (with permission) Well, the list of simple, natural replacements for things that are expensive and made with toxic chemicals just keeps on growing! Are you starting to see the pattern yet? 😉 You guessed it! We’re attempting …
Photo – © Henrik Larsson – Fotolia.com (under license) The Dirt On Deet Scientific research has shown that chemical-based bug sprays may cause adverse effects to the human body. When they come in contact with the skin, these chemicals may …
Image – MadInCrafts.com Did you know that coconut oil can be beneficial to the skin? Research shows that when coconut oil is made into body scrub or massage oil, it is useful in moisturizing different types of skin as well …
Image – Naturehacks.com (with permission) As you will know if you have been following this blog, we’re big fans not only of herbalism but of simple ways to make your own home products using readily available ingredients. If you can …
Photo – EverydayRoots.com Sore throat is a very common condition – and we’ve discovered an amazing list of 22 homemade remedies that are considered beneficial. Though most sore throats go away without medication, you may be able to avoid the …
How To Make Natural Homemade Hand Sanitizer. Photo – WellnessMama.com (with permission) One of the most common methods of transmission of colds, flu and other bugs is through the hands. Having a few precautions to keep microbes at bay really …
3 All-Natural Sleep Aid Drinks. Image – EverydayRoots.com (with permission) Insomnia is one of the most common sleeping disorders and affects millions of people worldwide. In their desire to get a sufficient amount of high quality sleep at night, many …
Photo – OneGoodThingByJillee.com (with permission) Hydrogen Peroxide is a fascinating substance that has a ton of uses both in the home and in industry. One of the curious things about it is that its chemical formula – H2O2 is almost …