Turmeric has become very popular in recent years, and for a good reason. The herb is loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, the most notable of which is curcumin. Curcumin is known for preventing toxins from turning into carcinogens, and it also promotes healthy cell growth and strengthens the body at the cellular level. Over…
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Elderberry Immune-Boosting Ice Pops For Cold and Flu Season
Elderberry has become very popular as an effective supplement for fighting colds and flus. It really does wonders for the immune system. Elderberry is loaded with vitamin C, flavonoids, fruit acids, and anthocyanic pigments. It also exhibits incredible antiviral properties.
Homemade Ginger Oil Can Replace Antibiotics, Cough Syrup, Pain Pills
Ginger has been used for centuries both in ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine. The most important benefit of ginger comes from its anti-inflammatory properties due to several compounds. Zingiberene is the active compound found in ginger which is responsible for its significant health benefits.
Collagen can improve fine lines, and wrinkles; encourage hair growth, strengthen nails, and boost metabolism
Have you ever met someone who was in their 20s, but you could have sworn she was 45? Or seen that rare 70-year old woman with the skin of someone in her 30s? It’s true, something like perceived age is partially due to genetics. But it’s not totally up to fate. It’s also up to…
Homemade Cough Remedy: Helps to fight infections, thin mucus and boosts your immune system
Here’s a super immune boosting homemade cough and cold syrup that will help shorten the duration and alleviate the symptoms of a cold or cough. This homemade cough and cold syrup is a tried and true remedy at our house. We take it at the first sign of illness to kick colds and coughs in…
Attract Beneficial Bats to your Garden
Did you know there is a holistic way to fight mosquitos this summer that most people probably are not aware of? Bats! They can eat up between 600 to 1,ooo mosquitos per hour. Incredible, right? Bats can devour a big number flying insects especially mosquitoes. So, installing a bat house is probably one of the…
Dandelion and Honey Marshmallows to Lower Cholesterol, Build Strong Bones and Promote Healthy Skin
Homemade marshmallows can sound a bit intimidating to make, but in reality, they’re pretty simple! Not only these marshmallows taste incredible, they are also good for you. Dandelion marshmallows are made without corn syrup, refined white sugar, and artificial ingredients!
You should be growing these sprouts today – your body will thank you later
Have you ever eaten broccoli sprouts or even heard of them? Did you know that broccoli sprouts are the world’s healthiest foods and are up to 100 times higher in cancer fighting compounds than the actual mature broccoli? Broccoli sprouts are the most rich source of sulforaphane, one of the cancer-fighting compounds in adult broccoli.
One Dragonfly Can Eat Hundreds of Mosquitos a Day. Keep These Plants in Your Yard to Attract Dragonflies
It’s possible to help reduce mosquito populations around your house without using nasty chemicals. Did you know that dragonflies are the biggest predators of mosquitos and can eat hundreds of them a day? This makes them a great addition to your garden and the safest natural pest control. They keep mosquito population in check.
U.S. Annually Uses 388 Million Pounds of Potentially Fatal Pesticides Banned in the EU, China and Brazil
When it comes to refusing harmful pesticides, the U.S. is largely behind the European Union (E.U.), China and Brazil, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Health. In fact, over 388 million pounds of pesticides are used in the United State (US) each year and approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide . This year jury in…