A few months ago I started on a quest to take better care of my teeth. After chipping off parts of a molar that had a huge chunk of amalgam in it, I started worrying how or if the tooth, ...
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Cat’s Ear: Backyard ‘Weed’ With Super-Antioxidant Properties
Cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata) is often confused with a dandelion — so much so that it is referred to as “false dandelion.” This look-a-like plant has similar structure, grows in a similar habitat, drives homeowners nuts when it pops up ...
Read More »10 Incredible Ways Clove Oil Can Heal
When we think of the common spice known as “cloves,” many of us tend to quickly associate it with wonderful food dishes. However, like many other spices and herbs found in our kitchens, there are also several ways to use ...
Read More »Backyard Weeds: 3 Hidden Healers You Never Knew Were There
Did you know that some of the most common summer weeds and wild plants make great medicine? Summer weeds soothe the itch of summer rashes, prevent the flu, relieve swelling, and more. Some are simply packed with vitamins and minerals. ...
Read More »8 Remarkable Ways Oregano Can Boost Your Health … And Save You Money
I love to cook Italian food, so I usually have a pot or two of oregano growing in my garden this time of year and in my kitchen year-round. Also known as wild marjoram, the word “oregano” means “mountain joy” ...
Read More »The Unexpected Benefits Of Fasting
In this fast-food world where processed food is easily accessible and obesity is the norm, it’s hard to imagine that anyone would willingly abstain from food. Yet when we stop the overeating that has become so common in our modern ...
Read More »Monsanto Must Pay $93 Million After Poisoning Town
West Virginia’s state Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory to opponents of Monsanto, and citizens who were impacted by the company’s pollution are now receiving big payouts. The court approved a settlement last year that will require the agribusiness giant ...
Read More »10 Medicinal Trees That Heal Virtually Everything
Growing your own groceries is one of the most important steps to developing an off-grid or self-reliant existence, but growing your own medicine should also be placed at the top of the “to-do” list. Tending to medical needs is perhaps ...
Read More »8 Herbs That Can Beat Infertility
More than 2 million couples in the United States suffer from infertility. In 40 percent of cases, the woman is the infertile partner. The male is the infertile partner in another 40-plus percent. The remaining couples suffer from both partners ...
Read More »12 Remarkable Off-Grid Uses For Lavender Oil
It was early on in my mothering career when I discovered the wonderful soothing benefits of lavender. I had read about the way the smell of lavender could calm a fussy baby and decided to give it a try after ...
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