Ack! The roach: one of the household pests that gets the least love from homeowners. Spiders at least eat other pests, and mice are even a little cute, but roaches don’t even have that going for them. Roaches are freeloaders in your home in the truest sense of the word, offering only problems and no […]
What Are Flavonoids?
October 1, 2010 by ·
Antioxidants are wonderful things. They slow down the rate in which we age, and they help us look and feel younger than we actually are. Antioxidants are nutrients that are found in many of the foods we eat. They help to protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules […]
The Health Risks of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
September 28, 2010 by ·
One of the big things that I’ve learned in the recent years along my journey to improve my health, has been to read what ingredients are in the foods I eat. I’m a label reader first and foremost, checking how many calories, how much fat, and how much sodium are in the foods I buy. […]
Using Honey For Wounds?
September 26, 2010 by · 6 Comments
Many folks love to drizzle honey all over their biscuits. And, many also understand the health benefits of using honey rather than white sugar. Some drink a daily dose of honey and apple cider vinegar in warm water. But I’ve not heard or read a lot about those of us who have thrown out our […]
How to Freeze Fresh Herbs
September 23, 2010 by ·
A home garden doesn’t have to contain only fruits and vegetables. It can also be a wonderful place to grow fresh herbs such as oregano. Herbs are good for so many things other than cooking, like detoxing you liver and kidneys. To keep fresh herbs lasting longer, one option is to dry them. However, herbs […]
What are the Side Effects of Caffeine
September 21, 2010 by ·
Many people rely on caffeine to help them wake up in the morning. They also may rely of caffeine to boost their energy in the afternoon. Studies have shown that caffeine can have benefits for people who drink caffeine in moderation. It helps with muscle soreness from exercise, it provides more stamina for athletic activities, […]
Calendula Oil Benefits
September 17, 2010 by ·
If you have dry or sensitive skin, you may have a hard time finding a skin care product that won’t cause irritation. There may be something growing right in your backyard garden that can help you out. The calendula flower. What Is Calendula? Otherwise called pot marigold, calendula is a variety of flower that includes […]
