The sweeter you smell the more likely you are to be bitten — that’s how mosquitoes choose their victims. Mosquitoes also love the smell of sweat, if you wear dark clothing and maybe even your blood type. Weird huh!? Fortunately for us, there are ways we can repulse mosquitoes and try to keep them away from us. Find out the best natural mosquito repellent plants, sprays and homemade recipes…
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Best Custom Vitamin Packs: Care Of vs Ritual vs Persona Nutrition vs Vitamin Lab vs Rootine
Are personalized vitamins a better option than popping a daily multivitamin you can find at any drugstore? Some studies have shown that taking a general multivitamin does little to improve your health, but many people can benefit from taking specific vitamins based on their individual health needs. A crop of companies has popped up over the last several years to give you convenient, personalized vitamin packs delivered right to your door. Many offer quizzes to help them determine which vitamins and supplements are right for you…
Best Homemade Weed Killer (With Ingredients You Already Have)
Weeds are quite possibly the most annoying thing in your yard, especially in the warmer months. They make their way through cracks in the driveway, find their way into flower beds, grow proudly pop up in the garden and sprout just about everywhere imaginable. If you have kids or pets around, you probably don’t want to spray your yard with harmful chemicals. Skip the Roundup and consider using a more natural weed control. Make the best natural weed killer using these organic weed control recipes to keep those pesky weeds gone for good…
What Is Kawasaki Disease?
Kawasaki disease, although common among children of Japanese and Korean descent, can strike children of any ethnic group. This illness if left untreated can cause significant damage to the heart which is why it is so important to be able to identify warning signs before coronary damage becomes too severe. In this article we will discuss how you can spot Kawasaki disease in time for treatment to be most effective; covering signs, symptoms, complications, statistics and treatment…
Best Air Purifiers: Molekule vs Dyson vs GermGuardian vs Honeywell vs Coway vs Levoit & More
Air pollution isn’t limited to car exhaust, jet fuel, sprayed pesticides and factory smoke. Mold spores, pollen, pet dander, dust mites and smoke can be trapped inside your home or office, which can increase your allergies and asthma symptoms…
Best Sewing Machine Brands: Juki vs Janome vs Singer vs Brother
Close up of needle on sewing machineSewing is a hobby that takes a lot of patience, but you don’t have to get all torn up over an old or poor quality machine. You can save money creating your own garments while contributing to a greener planet with home-made clothes…
Juicing Benefits: My Firsthand Juice Fast Account
Some may be asking why do I need to make my own juice? Why do I need a juicer? Why does it have to be so time consuming and messy?!? And isn’t it expensive? There are so many questions you and I both had when starting to think about juicing as a regular part of my life. One thing I was sure of was that it was good for me and would be beneficial to my health now and in the future. What I did not know was exactly how natural, fresh-juiced fruits and veggies could contribute so strongly to improving health and even reversing damage from poor eating and other health choices made throughout the course of life…
8 Juicing Recipes Your Body Will Crave
Here are some of my favorite healthy juicing recipes that are not only beneficial for your body, but also delicious! You can also learn more about the benefits of juicing as well as my first-hand account of a 3-day juice cleanse…
A Healthy Debate: Juicing vs Blending
On average, Americans tend to consume about two thirds less fruits and vegetables every day than is recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of course, the caloric intake and the amount of each food group tends to vary person to person, based on weight, height, sex, and most of all, activity level. But, there is no denying that fruits and vegetables should be the main source of nutrition on our plates. But which is better in the battle of juicing vs blending?
Plated Reviews: Dazzle Your Family With Easy Homemade Meals
Are you sadly unsavvy in the kitchen? Pull a culinary con on your family or friends by ordering from Plated, a popular meal delivery service. No grocery shopping, no ingredient measuring. Just healthy and eco-friendly meals you can whip up in less than an hour…