Don’t you just hate those pesky fleas that bite and irritate your pet (and you) after being outdoors? This is a very unpleasant part of owning a pet, but of course not all pets acquire these little guys. Most pet owners will load up on that flea product, collars, powders and more. But, did you […]
Is Baking Soda in your Medicine Cabinet?
April 6, 2017Bicarbonate of Soda, better known to most as baking soda, is a simple and low-cost substance that is a useful remedy for a wide variety of ailments and chronic diseases. Baking soda was discovered in 1840 and is a proven treatment for flus and colds. Baking soda has been in the spotlight as doctors Tullio […]
It is very common in early pregnancy to have morning sickness, and most of us have endured that aspect of pregnancy. The main reason for the term “morning sickness” is because it really does tend to come on during the morning hours and then usually improves steadily throughout the day. Not everyone has the same […]
Our earlier lighting technology is rapidly being replaced by LEDs (light-emitting diode). The LED’s are far more energy efficient, longer lasting and produce excellent light quality, compared to the other sources of lighting. The US Department of Energy says the LED lights use at least 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent […]
5 Tips to Spring Cleaning Our Medicine Cabinets
April 3, 2017Spring cleaning is certainly the time wherein everyone gets to de-clutter and rid the house of all the useless junk that we won’t need anymore. Usually, the process of cleaning involves a visit in the attic, garage, basement, and other rooms. However, when was the last time that you visited your medicine cabinets? It may […]
That Delicious Smelling Vanilla
April 3, 2017Vanilla oil contains a variety of health-promoting properties beyond its fantastic aroma and delicious flavor. Vanilla is a really sweet-smelling essential oil derived from Vanilla planifolia, which is a native species of the Orchidacease family. The word vanilla derives from the Spanish word vainilla, which means little black pod and is indigenous to Central America […]
Have you ever noticed that when your puppy or cat gets sick, they tend to stop eating for a while? Well, feed a cold-starve a fever is an old saying, but does it really hold water? According to a new study there might be some truth in this, according to what researchers found with mice. […]
Spending more time in nature makes perfect sense when we feel that pull. Our brains and bodies are basically hardwired to sync with the laws of nature and the rise and fall of the sun and change of seasons. That 24/7 work-a-day world is not nature’s way. By 2015, 70% of the population were […]
Lower Bmi Linked With Alzheimer’s
March 29, 2017A new research finds that lower weight in seniors is associated with an increased risk of dementia, and weight loss correlated with a more rapid decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital conducted a study that observed older people who were considered cognitively normal and had a lower body […]
Upbringing Impact On Food Preferences
March 28, 2017As our children grow up and start to make their own meal choices, the effects of their family upbringing on food preferences disappear. This was according to research carried out among a large group of older teenage twins by UCL and King’s College London. The study results mean that efforts to improve adolescent nutrition may […]
