We cook with it, feed it to our pets, slather it onto our face and bodies, the list goes on and on. If you’re making the shift towards a more natural beauty routine, you’ve probably got coconut oil on that list. With all of the dangers found in chemical-laden beauty products, it’s no wonder a product like … Read moreCoconut Oil as Sunscreen- does it work?
Curcumin is the most active compound in the turmeric root. You’ve probably heard about the vast range of health benefits curcumin and turmeric can provide. In fact, there are hundreds of reasons turmeric may be the world’s most important herb. But you may not be aware that this magical herb can help relieve stress and anxiety. What … Read moreAn Herb Component That Can Boost Your Mood
As an avid permaculturalist, I’m constantly thinking about new ways to introduce biomass back into my gardens. Harvesting fruit and vegetables, mowing grass with the catcher on, and even the odd bout of pruning all deplete the nutrients in our soils. We all know about the importance of composting as a way of recycling organic household … Read moreBenefits Of Peeing In Your Yard
Let’s get one thing straight: farting is completely normal and healthy. It happens to the best of us. But when farting takes on a life of its own — causing family, friends and coworkers to gag — well then, it’s time to get to the bottom of all this flatulence. A likely cause may be … Read moreFoods That Make You Fart
Kissing is one of the simplest forms of expressing affection and love to those around us. Depending on where you’re from, you might have actually kissed new people on the cheek in greeting. We want to kiss babies, our children, friends and of course our partners. When in a romantic embrace, your heart starts pounding, … Read more5 Science-Backed Reasons To Kiss More
Sweat. It’s something that heralds embarrassment for most people, except in sweaty “safe zones” like the gym or sauna. Yet it’s a critical part of our anatomy, and there’s so much more to sweat than merely an indicator of how many burpees you did at the gym. In fact, it can be a treasure trove … Read moreWhat Your Sweat Says About Your Health
As the weather (finally) begins to warm up, the prospects of roasty toasty days spent down at the beach or poolside begin to beckon. But if you’re like me, a summertime spent swimming in the pool or cavorting in the ocean means the inevitable clogged ear or two. And that’s sure to spoil anyone’s day. … Read moreNatural Remedies For Clogged Ears
Ladies, we have all experienced the ups and downs associated with our menstrual cycle. Between the cramps and mood swings, we often dream about the days when these symptoms will no longer surface on a monthly basis — but be careful what you wish for. Menopause will follow. For those who have experienced menopause, you … Read moreSix Foods to Beat Menopause
Coconut oil and olive oil are the two most prominent oils that most people reach for when trying to improve their body, hair and skin, but did you know castor oil has many enriching properties that can strengthen your hair and promote growth? What is castor oil? Castor oil is made from the seeds of … Read moreCan Castor Oil Cure Baldness?
Many people have had, without even knowing it most of the time, what’s called a mini stroke. These can drastically influence many cognitive skills; but more seriously, be an indicator of a big stroke coming up. Japanese researchers have developed a simple, 20-second test, to see if you’re at risk of a big stroke or … Read moreSimple 20 Second Home Test Predicts Stroke Risk