Sugar is bad for us. But artificial sweeteners may be even worse. Except for stevia. Thisis a South American herb that’s naturally sweet.Many more times so than sugar. It also contains zero calories. It’s become enormously popular just about everywhere. You’ll find it in health food stores. It’s also added to a lot of organic Leave a Comment
We don’t use chemicals on our lawn. And it shows. We have the worst lawn in our development. Because I refuse to put poison on our property. This year, though, I decided enough is enough. I want to improve the look of our yard. But I still won’t resort to toxic weed killers. Did you
Adult female bullies are the worst. The absolute worst. Because men are usually direct when they don’t like you. Oftentimes you know it. Right away. There’s no question about it. No trying to read his thoughts. You just know that you are despised. So you take the appropriate precautions. In extreme cases, and if the
This is a natural health site. It contains a lot of DIY posts and healthy living articles. My readers come here looking for tips on leading a non-toxic lifestyle. A lot of them are also searching for natural pain relief, judging by the number of visitors. I also know for a fact that some of
One of the things I’m most thankful for is where I live. I don’t live in the fanciest of houses. My community is not the most upscale. But my relatively small backyard is bordered by a small forest. The forest is very close to our back deck. In warm weather, when we open the back
You know how pillows sometimes pick up that dirty hair smell? This smell seems to increase in warm weather. Or in a house that’s been closed up. You can fight this smell by frequent washing of sheets and pillows. But in between washings you can also spray it away, with a DIY recipe that contains
Our kitchens are filled with medicine. That’s right. Real medicines that can potentially help us feel better. These medicines come in the form of foods and spices. But they contain powerful compounds that can help reduce inflammation and help fight nasty microbes. Have you ever heard the old saying, “Let food by thy medicine
I’ve heard that nail ridges are a sign of poor health. But I wasn’t sure if that was true. Or just an urban legend circulating on social media. There’s a lot of good health information online. There’s a lot of fake news. Like the great onion scam. Many people (myself included) bought into the lie
A narcissist knows all about your weak spots. Because he or she has spent a considerable amount of time looking for them. Potentially years. Narcissists play the long game. They WILL devote years to taking a target down. Despite the fact they have an impulsive nature. They can and WILL dedicate an inordinate amount of time trying
Seasonal allergies cause a lot of suffering. A lot of misery. Lost time from work. Actually, a lot of lost time from work. Out of all the reasons for calling in sick, seasonal allergies are number two on the list. Not included in this figure are the many people working at less than peak, because