There’s nothing like flying home to the Pacific Time Zone after spending time in the Central European Time Zone. You gain nine hours in the process, but the resulting jet lag is punishing to the body’s sleep cycle. Rapid travel ...
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The 4 Cheapest Ways To Feed Your Chickens
Chickens are arguably the most efficient livestock you can own. They take up little space, are easy to care for, and produce both meat and eggs. However, feeding them can still be expensive, especially if you rely on pricier organic ...
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Staying up late or even all night can be fun — sometimes. You’re at a party that goes long and nobody wants to leave. Or you have a new baby in your house. Or you’re binge-watching Netflix. Or you just ...
Read More »All-Natural Secrets To A Better Night’s Sleep
Sleep problems affect 70 million Americans every day—one out of five of us. Are you one of them? You may have tried things like warm milk or chamomile tea with honey before bed, only to lie awake wondering when it ...
Read More »The Easy-To-Grow Herb That Fights Insomnia & Anxiety (And Is Safer Than Xanax, Too)
Although valerian root is usually grown outdoors as part of an herb or flower garden, it is not too difficult to grow it indoors, as well. If you do have outdoor space, it is even possible to start the ...
Read More »How ‘Nighttime’ Cow’s Milk Can Actually Make You Healthier
Did your grandmother encourage you to drink a cup of warm milk before bed? This folk remedy has been around for generations, and like many folk remedies, there is actually something to it. However, the type of milk – specifically ...
Read More »Your Grandma Was Right About Early Risers (And Here’s Scientific Proof)
William Blake wrote, “Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.” Henry David Thoreau wrote, “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” Jonathan Swift wrote. “I never knew a ...
Read More »The Warmest Winter Survival Shelter When You’re Stranded
If you’re ever stranded out in the wild, away from civilization in the dead of winter, you’re in trouble. Not only is it exhausting to trudge through the snow (assuming you don’t have snowshoes, which take time to get used ...
Read More »7 Ways Pumpkins Can Boost Your Health
When it’s pumpkin season, Jack-o’-lanterns and other holiday décor are what’s foremost in most people’s minds. This year, though, spare a thought for the immense health benefits of these humble vegetables. Well, botanically speaking, they actually are fruits and they ...
Read More »The All-Natural Off-Grid Cure For Insomnia
Although sleep is as vital to health as food and water, millions of Americans go to bed each night only to find themselves wide awake a few hours later, tossing and turning until sunrise. If this sounds like you and ...
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