What Is the Polar Vortex and How Can You Stay Safe and Warm?
https://www.greenandgrowing.org/running-cold-weather-tips-staying-safe-warm/Anyone who regularly listens to the weather or looks at social media will have heard the term “polar vortex” recently. This affected the Midwest in the United States, as well as part of Eurasia. The polar vortex caused temperatures in these areas to plummet to frigid temperatures, causes schools and businesses to close. Some people […]
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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 […]
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Why You Need to Buy an Eco Friendly Mattress
When it comes to purchasing eco friendly products for your home, mattresses may not be at the top of your list. In reality, the mattresses in your home may not be healthy for you or the environment. Walter Bader, the co-founder of Organic Mattresses Inc., says that “mattresses are like cigarettes in the 1930s.” They […]
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What You Need to Know About Measles
Hearing about a measles outbreak is becoming more common, and the state of Washington recently declared a state emergency as the disease spreads. For many, this disease does not strike as much fear into people’s hearts because they have never experienced it. In fact, the United States declared that they had eliminated it from the […]
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Amazing Essential Oil Blends You Won’t Want to Miss out On
If you are new to aromatherapy, you need to learn about creating your own essential oil blends. This is also good for those who have been using the blends they find online. The beauty of creating your own blends is that you can customize each one to your needs. Some people want oils that are […]
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Is Coffee Healthy? The Benefits and Cautions
There has been some debate about how healthy coffee can actually be for human health. Depending on if it is organic, it can benefit the health of the workers involved and the environment. This is because synthetic fertilizers and pesticides contain chemicals that can harm both parties. It does not affect the coffee when you […]
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Would You Eat Roadkill? It’s Healthier Than You Think
Only about 1 in 20 people hunt these days, with most of us choosing to buy our meat at the grocery store. Others of us have decided to abstain from meat entirely. This is because the meat industry does a lot of harm to the environment, like demolishing forests for more land. Most of the […]
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Which Essential Oils Will You Benefit from the Most?
If you are new to the world of aromatherapy and essential oils, you probably do not know where to start. There are so many ways to use the oils, including diffusing them, diluting and rubbing them into the skin, and more. On top of that, each essential oil has its own unique properties that make […]
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Use Hand Symbols to Control Food Portions and Avoid Overeating
Over the years, Americans have made their food portions bigger. As a result, Americans themselves are bigger than they used to be. About 35 percent of the population falls into the overweight and obese category, and the extra weight comes with a slew of health problems. It is true that is is more than just […]
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The Difference Between Conventional and Organic Maple Syrup
When you sit down with your pancakes in the morning, you may not think there is a difference between conventional maple syrup and the organic variety. Now, do not convince maple syrup with the cheap bottle at the supermarket because that bottle contains mostly high fructose corn syrup. Real maple syrup, on the other hand, […]
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