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]
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]
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]
Apple Cider Vinegar For Acne – Does It Really Work?
July 16, 2018 by
Long heralded by natural living enthusiasts, apple cider vinegar can do a great many things – its inherent antimicrobial properties makes it an excellent household cleaner; it has several worthy uses in the garden; you can bathe in it to relieve painful joints and soothe a sunburn; drinking it will provide a full range of gut-friendly probiotics; use it on your hair and scalp to… [read more]
10 Evidence Based Health Benefits Of CBD Oil
July 3, 2018 by
Cannabis sativa is arguably one of the most controversial, hotly debated, and valuable cultivars in the plant kingdom. With evidence of its use stretching back to 3500 BC, it has long been cultivated for hemp oil and fibers, as a food, medicine, and recreational drug. Though hampered by the widespread criminalization of marijuana in the 20th century, the scientific study of cannabis as medicine has… [read more]
5 Steps To Making Your Own Fruit Wine + 8 Recipes To Get You Started
June 28, 2018 by
A much more natural way to imbibe this summer, fruit wine – also known as country wine – can be composed of any combination of fruits, flowers, and herbs. Budget-friendly and easy to make, homemade wines allow you to flex your culinary prowess to make a wine true to your tastes, while also producing a cleaner beverage since it doesn’t contain the preservatives or pesticides… [read more]
7 Reasons To Stop Buying Electrolyte Drinks & Start Making It Instead
June 27, 2018 by
Leading the charge in the $8 billion dollar sports drink industry, Gatorade and Powerade (owned by PepsiCo and Coca-Cola respectively) have long claimed that their drinks hydrate better than water, replenish electrolytes lost in sweat, and are absolutely essential for the best athletic performance. There’s a lot of hype surrounding sports drinks. Let’s dispel some of these myths. 1. Sports Drink Makers Rely Heavily On… [read more]
6 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies & 5 Ways To Prevent Them
June 21, 2018 by
Undaunted by window screens and strangely immune to exuberant bouts of swatting, fruit flies become a real nuisance as soon as the warmer weather arrives. Often found en masse, forming a living cloud around a fresh bowl of fruit, these tiny annoyances will quickly grow their numbers when not dealt with post haste. Know Thy Enemy The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is either brought… [read more]
10 Best Natural Hair Conditioners For Soft & Silky Hair
June 18, 2018 by
Long before acquiring hair care products involved a quick trip to the store, men and women cleaned their tresses with soaps made from plant or animal oils. Since these cleansers had the effect of drying out the hair, the conventional wisdom from the late 18th century onwards was to shampoo only very rarely (every four to six weeks) to prevent damage. The earliest known hair… [read more]
