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How to stock your herbal medicine chest for winter

Well, the cold weather is upon us! It’s the time when I take a look at my herbal medicine chest and stock up on winter

Which is better: Echinacea or Elderberry for cold and flu symptoms?

I’m sure you’ve seen all the elderberry syrups, extracts, and lozenges at the grocery stores. But nearby, the shelves are stocked with echinacea + vitamin

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Launch the Season Right with these 5 Healthy Habits

I don’t know about you, but as the summer ends, I start thinking about the busyness of autumn. My attention to healthy habits starts to

The Low Down on Toxic Cleaners (Why I never use ammonia, bleach, et cetera)

Growing up, I spent every Saturday morning cleaning the house. I cleaned the bathroom, vacuumed, and dusted. I especially disliked cleaning the bathroom because I

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Use Homemade Cleaners with Essential Oils for Safe Cleaning

I like to make homemade cleaners with essential oils because sometimes, natural cleaners are not all that we think they are or, they need a

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Spring Cleaning Round Up

Ah, spring! Finally, we throw open the windows to let out the stuffy winter air. Time for new beginnings, fresh looks, and a super clean

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Are you teaching kids to clean? Keep these tips in mind

Teaching kids to clean seems daunting. Where do you start? The task takes twice as long when we have to teach and do at the

Winter Health: Pine Needle Tea

Herbs and trees offer us many health benefits. But, what about the months when everything turns brown and withers? The trees that never turn brown–pine,

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Grandma’s secret remedy: discovering the health benefits of cod liver oil

Historical knowledge of the health benefits of cod liver oil Have you heard about grandma’s secret remedy for winter? I did not personally experience this,

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Creative Ways to Get Cleaning Chores Done

At this time of year, we often find ourselves frantically cleaning in order to get the house ready for visiting relatives. With small children, it

Vacationing with a Special Diet

Can?t eat wheat? Can?t eat corn? Good luck on vacation where all the restaurants and fast food places serve breaded and fried food. Vegetarian? Paleo?

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