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Mosquito season is here, but does that mean that we need to go stock up on Deet? Actually, no. There is a better way. While mosquitoes can be quite persistent, especially in the evening, there are some natural alternatives to ...

We have all spent time on our hands and knees in our bathroom scrubbing away at the black substance that appears on our tiles, shower curtains and in other dark and damp corners. Mold and mildew are not only unsightly ...

The CDC estimates that approximately 7.8 percent of Americans suffer from ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are different types of ADHD. The degree that it affects a child’s or adult’s life varies greatly dependent upon severity of symptoms as ...

Exposure to the sun is a double-edged sword. The two primary components of sunlight that we are concerned with are UltraViolet A and B (UVA and UVB) rays. On the one hand, exposure to UVB rays is essential for good health. ...

Have you heard the buzz lately about oil pulling?  If not, you probably will soon. Oil pulling is the latest health trend that seemingly everyone — from celebrities to Good Morning America — is talking about. Many have recently started ...

Many of the cleaners used on chicken coops, like bleach and aerosol sprays, can have disastrous effects on a flock. Chickens are very susceptible to respiratory illnesses and cleaning a coop with harsh chemicals can cause problems. Let me share ...

We live in a world which overexposes us to estrogen. Women who live in the most developed countries have much higher occurrences of breast cancer than women from “second and third” world countries. For example, in the United States, the ...

Cloth diapering isn’t for everyone. You need to embrace the idea that your child’s mess isn’t going into a trashcan and out of your house. Instead, that mess will most likely go into your toilet and the diaper into your ...

Vitamin D and Calcium work as a team promoting bone heath and providing health benefits to the entire body. Let’s take a look at these two vital nutrients and see what they do for you. Vitamin D helps your body ...

Mention eucalyptus oil to an Australian who is a long way from home, and you are almost sure to get a big reaction. To many Australians, eucalyptus oil smells like home. Eucalyptus oil is derived from the dried leaves of ...