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Intermittent Fasting is a Natural Remedy
The most common type of fasting is known as intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting, also known as cyclic fasting, is a catch-all phrase for eating and

Gardening with Essential Oils – Companion Plants to Attract Pollinators and Repel Pests
Companion planting is a common practice among gardeners. The most common popular method of companion planting is the Three Sisters method of putting squash, beans, and

Couple Builds Amazing Cordwood House for Less than $5,000
Build your own home! Doing it yourself is always the most rewarding way to do it! Especially when you can build your own home with

Typing for Trees with Ecosia: The Search Engine That Plants Trees
Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ad revenue. Ecosia is a social business run by a small group of dedicated and

Teach Your Children Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with the Wildcraft Board Game
As a parent I can relate to this one. There is no better way to learn than to do it while playing a game and

Butterfly Pea Tea: How to Grow the Magic Color Changing Tea!
It wasn’t long after getting into brewing kombucha that I came across butterfly pea tea, which intrigued me just with it’s name. Its a little

Amazon Lowers Whole Foods’ Prices, Strikes Fear In Investors
Earlier this season, the retail world received a jolt when Amazon acquired Whole Foods–and tomorrow, consumers will rejoice when they find their avocados, tilapia, and

Shedding the Dread: One Woman’s Tips for Brushing Out Dreadlocks
Internationally speaking, dreadlocks are a symbol. A symbol of rebellion, a symbol of one’s love for cannabis or for some a symbol of their culture.

Chlorine Leak DOW Chemical Company, Plaquemine
A chlorine leak was confirmed Friday near New Orleans at a DOW Chemical Plant. WBRZ broke the story just after 3pm as they notified local residents

Tell me Your Story, Morning Glory – A Simple and Beautiful Garden Flower
Morning Glory is one of my favorite plants to grow because it is almost impossible to kill. They have beautiful blooms in pink, blue, magenta,

Shocking Animal Abuse Chickens Sexually Abused And Ripped Apart
Animal abuse amongst factory farms is a reality that is more common than many of us care to recognize. A Toronto based animal rights group

Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Makes Use of the Pits
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Begins in Mexico I’ve lived in Mexico for three years now. It humbles me to see how creative people here can be.