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You do not need to start a worldwide foundation to help out our Mother Nature. There are small but powerful ways you can make a difference in the comfort of your own home. However, sometimes we think it’s expensive to “go green” and involves a lot of work. Sure, we’d all like to help out…
Have you tried quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah)? If not, put it on your next shopping list! Quinoa is a whole grain from South America that was used as a staple in the Incan diet, who believed the grain was sacred. It has become more popular in the last few years and recently the Food and Agricultural…
Medial tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as “shin splints,” is a common complaint of many runners and other active people. The British Journal of Sports Medicine has reported that shin splints account for approximately 10 to 15 percent of all injuries attributed to running. Classified as a repetitive stress injury, shin splints are painful…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, places people at a higher risk for a heart attack, heart disease, stroke and other complications depending on the cause of the hypertension. However, many people are uninformed of the natural methods they can use to decrease their blood pressure, rather than immediately resorting to medication.
Pasteurization is a process that uses heat to kill microorganisms in food. This is most commonly used for milk and other dairy products, but can be applied to certain other foods as well. The key point to remember about pasteurization is that it is not selective as to which microorganisms it kills, and it kills…
By Laura Weirich My family and I live in an apartment, and we cloth diaper. Yes, you can do both. So here are some of my tips about it. 1) Ask– If your unlucky enough not to have wash/dryer hook-ups in your snazzy apartment, then it’s common courtesy to ask if washing cloth diapers is…
Author: Tim Cooley Bringing home a new baby is cause for celebration, but for your pets, it can be a startling adjustment. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take before and after bringing baby home to make the introduction a smooth one. Before Baby is Born You have nine months to prepare your…
Author: Cherri Megasko Now that spring is finally here, you may be thinking of all those things that need to be done around the house. Cleaning, maintenance, and gardening might top your list. As you break out the power washer and garden tools, keep the environment in mind. There’s a more eco-friendly way to do…
As February rolls along into March here in upstate New York, thoughts of gardening come out of hibernation as spring fever takes root. We have had an unsatisfactory snowfall this season, so it is even harder to think that planting time is only a few months away. (In our zone 4, we take a risk…
The most romantic holiday in the world is right around the corner. Guys are scrambling to come up with unique and romantic ideas, girls are crossing their fingers in hopes of receiving the perfect surprise, and couples everywhere are gearing up towards another red and pink filled holiday celebrating the one they love. However, the…