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Herbs have a variety of health benefits for chickens — very similar to their effects on humans. If you are looking for holistic ways to care for your chicken flock, scattering herbs throughout the coop and nesting boxes is an ...

Cucumbers are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and are thought to have originated in northern India. Later, early explorers and travelers introduced them to other parts of Asia. The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome were well acquainted ...

If you only eat sweet potatoes as part of your traditional Thanksgiving meal, you are missing out on one of the most nutritious vegetables of them all. The sweet potato, though, is not really a potato at all. It is ...

  Rosemary essential oil is one of my most utilized essential oils, and is beneficial in so many ways. I use it daily for multiple purposes, such as a hair conditioner, a facial cleanser, a mouthwash, a way to combat ...

They are the pride of summer gardeners and the mainstay of many Italian dishes. They also add texture and flavor to sandwiches. People all over the world love tomatoes. In fact, contrary to what you might expect, China reigns as ...

If you’ve never heard of the magical Peruvian plant called maca, you’re not alone. A little-known plant from the Brassicacea family, maca is primarily known for increasing libido and fertility, but offers so much more. Sometimes called the “Peruvian ginseng,” ...

Not all health conditions are avoidable, but certain lifestyle choices can increase your risk of illness, including diseases such as cancer. These lifestyle choices include smoking, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and eating an unhealthy diet. Certain foods, ...

As a Girl Scout, I took first-aid classes and practiced CPR on the inflatable dummies. We were taught that CPR had the ability to bring someone back to life after a heart attack. It does, and I never thought I’d ...

The story of America in the 1700s and 1800s includes immigrants and settlers who came here from all over the world, bringing their traditional clothing, ideas, inventions, food, and, of course, their home remedies. Immigrants tend to get absorbed into ...

  The burdock plant has a long history of use in many countries, including in the United States. Burdock (Arctium lappa) has been valued for its ability to ease skin problems, scalp issues, and especially for targeting lung, liver and ...