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5 Delicious and Nutritious Foods that Naturally Lower Cholesterol

Our bodies are complex and sensitive. Sure, there’s a lot that our bodies can handle. However, a poor diet is basically a one-way ticket to sick-ville. Having a diet that’s high in fats and unhealthy food can be a cause for cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and other serious and life-threatening illnesses and conditions. Today, I’m […]

The Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Avocados

When I was younger, I was nervous to eat avocados. I’m not sure why I was so nervous to eat them. Maybe it was the texture. Or, perhaps, it was that color that resembled a vegetable. I was not fond of vegetables when I was younger. However, I am very fond of both vegetables and […]

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Migraines: 5 Things to do When You Feel One Coming On

Headaches are measured on a spectrum. You can have a light headache that you can push through. Or, you can have a brain splitting migraine that leaves you motionless. Either way, headaches aren’t a joke. For some of you, headaches and migraines may come more often than you’d like. For others, they might manifest themselves […]

Coca-Cola: It’s More Than Just a Satisfying Caffeine Fix

I don’t have any doubts that you at least know of Coca-Cola. Honestly, you’ve probably taken a swig of the bubbly, mood maker. Personally, Diet Coke is my soda of choice, I could drink it with every meal. I don’t, but I could! Don’t worry, I won’t judge you if you prefer Pepsi. In fact, […]

Stubborn Acne: What’s Causing Your Face to Break Out?

Whether you’re just hitting your adolescent years or you’re well in to your forties, you’ve experienced acne. When I was in high school, I had the hardest time getting rid of my pimples. I tried every type of face wash and nothing seemed to work. Medications and topical creams didn’t make a dent. It was […]

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The Tiny-House Movement and How it Can Help the Environment

You’ve probably watched a television show or a Facebook video about tiny houses. People simplifying their life by living in really small spaces. I know some media companies have had their employees try to live in a tiny-home with a stranger or friends. It tests relationships and gives you an idea of what it would […]

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Sprout Pencil: A Clever Way to Make Pencils Sustainable and Reusable

There are so many different types of pencils. Form wooden pencils to mechanical pencils. Most likely, you have a personal preference for the type of pencil that you use. I know I do. Personally, I prefer to use mechanical pencils. I think that they write smoother and feel better on my hands. For some, the […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling During the Holiday Season

During the holiday season, we use more materials than most any other time of the year. Envelopes for holiday cards, packaging for gifts, and decorations. Not only do we use a lot of materials, but we use a huge variety of materials. The biggest question is “what are we supposed to do with these things […]

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Micro-Fragmenting Is Exactly What We Need to Save Our Coral Reefs

It’s not a secret that our coral reefs are in danger. Sunblock has dangerous chemicals that are killing off our reefs. Slowly, but surely, our reefs are dwindling away. It seemed that there wasn’t a cure for this problem. How can we replenish something under water? How can we fix coral reefs? Indeed, it’s a […]

Snow Safety: 5 Tips for Maneuvering Through Snow this Winter

I’ve lived in three different climates in my lifetime. I’ve lived in a place that only saw snow once my entire childhood. A place that saw a bit of snow in the winter time. However, there were long periods of time where it was only cold. Lastly, I currently live in a place that has […]

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