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The old saying “waste not, want not” comes to mind when dealing with frugality in the kitchen. In our modern day, kitchen waste is through the roof. People literally throw hundreds of dollars away every year by not making use of what they already have. With seven children and two adults living in our home [...]
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These days there are so many conflicting reports of what’s healthy that it’s hard to know which information to trust. Perhaps a back to basics approach is best. Fruits and vegetables really are the best thing for people to eat to stay healthy. They’re packed full of nutrients and other healthy compounds, and there’s not [...]
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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 [...]
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When you think of getting healthy, you typically think gym membership, weight loss programs, and special diet foods. That can run into the hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a month. Few can really afford that. What you tend to forget is the generally good heath is free. What is Good Health? Good health can [...]
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Don’t let other people fool you. You cannot eliminate stress if your life. It is a part of us day in and day out. Even good things can bring stress to your body. But you can handle stress better especially as you notice when your body is experiencing too much stress. What is Too Much [...]
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I’m the lucky recipient of 2 free bottles of Smarty Pants vitamins, one for kids, and one for adults, in exchange for my honest review of the products. I’d never even heard of this brand before, but when I discovered that they look and taste like gumdrops, I was excited to give them a try! [...]
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There are so many problems with our healthcare system and our healthcare regimen. Magazines call to us. Doctors periodically advise us. Aunt Gertrude is always telling us what we should do. The honest truth is that you need to learn to listen to your body. The Intelligent Body Last I checked, doctors don’t know it [...]
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My kids play on the local soccer league every year and each of them is assigned one of the games to bring snacks to share with the whole team. With each player bringing snacks to one of the games, the whole season is covered. But I am appalled at the things some of the parents [...]
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A new study asked people all over the world to rate how healthy their food intake was over the course of the day. The results indicate a pattern of healthy eating in the morning, followed by fewer and fewer healthy choices as the day progresses. For many people, all over the planet, it becomes harder [...]
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Each passing day proves Grandma right. Scientists around the world are conducting experiments that have surprising results. Well, surprising for them. For those that have looked to natural home remedies, the results are not too surprising. Guess what? Chicken soup might be a solution for bronchitis. When we’re sick, we tend to look to chicken [...]
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Angina is the restriction of blood flow to the heart. It is not a heart attack. It is not the symptom of a heart attack. Though it can be a sign of potential heart problems. Angina should not be ignored. Typical angina symptoms include tightness, discomfort, and/or pain in the chest as well as problems [...]
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Body odor is something that everyone battles. There are many ways to fight it, but commercial products are not always acceptable. You might want something a little more pure and safe for you. What can you use? One solution you can try is vinegar. If you’ve used your own cleaning products for any length of [...]
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