There’s an herb that is not well known yet to the Western world, but it’s becoming more popular. It’s bound to gain more recognition the more we get to know the health benefits of the herb. It’s called Tulsi, or Holy Basil. Tulsi has been around for thousands of years and is highly honored in [...]
Mold is not only an unsightly blemish in your home, it’s also dangerous to your health. Every type of mold can potentially cause health problems. Mold produces allergens that may trigger allergic reactions. They can even set off an asthma attack in people who are allergic to mold. Certain types of molds can produce strong [...]
Clothes that are freshly washed smell wonderful. Sometimes, taking clothes out from the dryer can give you a comforting feeling just by the way they smell. But, if you’re tired of the scent of your normal laundry soap, there are ways to give you some variety. Essential oils are used for many household projects. They’re [...]
The winter season is over and sweaters and warm winter clothes are being stored. You want to protect your clothing from one particular pest. Moths. Moths are insects that are closely related to the butterfly. Moths are highly destructive and can destroy not only clothing, but your garden as well. Moths seek out vegetable plants [...]
Among the many foods that are considered to be super foods, Irish moss is a lesser known item. Irish moss is a species of seaweed, that grows in massive amounts in the rocky parts of the Atlantic coasts of America and Europe. It also is found in parts of the Pacific. It gets it’s name [...]
Mosquito bites are not only annoying with their itchiness, they can also leave some pretty big welts on your skin. Mosquitoes are present year round, but they are more abundant in warmer weather. Spring and summer seem to bring mosquitoes out in force, looking for blood to feed on. You can use plants to keep [...]
Mosquito bites are not only annoying with their itchiness, they can also leave some pretty big welts on your skin. Mosquitoes are present year round, but they are more abundant in warmer weather. Spring and summer seem to bring mosquitoes out in force, looking for blood to feed on. You can arm yourself with bug [...]
Teenagers are all too aware of any blemish or acne mark on their skin, particularly on their face. Some teenagers get a more severe case of acne than others, and it can affect their self confidence. A teenager’s self confidence can be so effected due to acne, or acne scarring, the self esteem issues can [...]
For centuries, ginger has been used as a home remedy, and by homeopathic doctors to help ease numerous health complaints. Ginger is very easy on the body, and does not cause unpleasant side effects like typical western prescription drugs. Although ginger should never replace an important medication your doctor has recommended, it can be extremely [...]
It can be very calming to enter a room and smell the scent of lavender or sandalwood. Certain scents cause different reactions in the brain. There are scents that can have you feeling more alert, or scents than can relax you. How do you get an air freshener to align with your specific needs at [...]
Baking soda is one of those household items that can be used for just about any task. It has the power to ease the distress of indigestion, it can get stains out of your clothes, and it can even tenderize beef. Baking soda has been praised on it’s ability to clean and whiten teeth. Many [...]