Succulents, the friend of gardeners everywhere, and the current popular trend among houseplant enthusiasts are not as foolproof as many seem to claim. While yes, these hardy little plants are some of the most straightforward to care for, it is also easy to create an imbalance and inadvertently kill your sun-loving flora. However, with the correct water, light, and soil combination, your succulents, whether indoors… [read more]
11 Best Succulents For Your Home + Tips To Help Them Thrive
August 15, 2018 by
They’re cute, colorful, readily available, and hard to kill. If this sounds appealing to you, succulents may be the perfect addition to your houseplant collection. These trendy, drought-resistant plants not only clean the air, increase oxygen in the home, and give life to a drab space, succulent arrangements also serve as incredible pieces of living art for a unique decor style. Succulent varieties vary significantly… [read more]
How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin: 17 Home Remedies That Work
August 14, 2018 by
Dry skin occurs when we lose moisture faster that it can be replenished, resulting in red and itchy skin that feels rough to the touch and appears prematurely aged. The key ingredients needed to keep skin moisturized are humectants, emollients, and occlusives. Humectants draw moisture from the air to keep the skin hydrated. Emollients keep skin surfaces smooth by filling in spaces between the cells.… [read more]
10 Reasons To Grow Alfalfa In Your Garden
August 14, 2018 by
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a flowering perennial plant and member of the pea family that has been used as a forage crop for cattle since ancient times. Also known as lucerne in some parts of the globe, alfalfa is both a legume and an herb that can be harvested up to four times per growing season. It grows to a height of two feet with… [read more]
5 Reasons To Put Your Body In Ketosis As Much As Possible
August 9, 2018 by
Considering how many carbs most of us eat on a regular basis, we might as well be hummingbirds. Though instead of running on nectars and sugar water, we power our muscles on simple carbohydrates that quickly convert to glucose (sugars). While it’s perfectly fine to eat this way, a different method of powering your cells called the ketogenic diet has recently gained popularity, and it… [read more]
13 Tips To Stop Biting Your Nails For Good
August 8, 2018 by
Onychophagia – or nail biting – is an incredibly common stress-relieving habit that can be very hard to quit. More prevalent in boys than girls, most cases begin between the ages of 4 and 6, stabilizing from 7 to 10 years old, and the habit often becomes entrenched by the teenage years since adolescence tends to be a time of emotional tumult. Like teeth grinding,… [read more]
5 Minute DIY Pore Strips To Remove Blackheads
August 8, 2018 by
Getting those pesky blackheads out of your pores is no easy task. A great way to extract them safely is to use a pore strip. Making your own strips at home it easy and way more economical than buying the pre-made ones. Making your own pore strips takes less than five minutes and the results are amazing. Ingredients 1 packet of gelatin (one 1 tablespoon) 1 tablespoon… [read more]
14 Potent Natural Remedies For Arthritis Backed Up By Science
July 31, 2018 by
Arthritis is a rheumatic disorder that causes chronic, intermittent pain which affects the joints and connective tissues. Where bones connect within the body, it expresses itself with swelling, redness, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is caused by repeated wear and… [read more]
9 Types Of Mulch Every Gardener Needs To Know
July 31, 2018 by
I really enjoy mulching my flower and vegetable beds. I like the smell of mulch, how it makes my garden beds look and mostly how I know that it will break down and do wonders for the soil and the plants. The main reason I mulch is to keep the soil cool by helping it to retain moisture, suppress unsightly weeds and help to prevent… [read more]
8 Reasons To Create Your Own Herb Spiral + How To Build One
July 30, 2018 by
Are fresh herbs not showing up in your dinners as often as you’d like? Buying specialty greens at the grocery store quickly gets expensive, but devoting your backyard to a big herb garden isn’t easy either. And while herbs offer impressive health and flavor benefits, many of these perennial plants are notoriously unruly and can quickly take over your garden space. The solution? Establish a… [read more]
