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Most of us, whether we knew it or not, have had to deal with a sinus infection before. You know the drill: Clogged nose for weeks on end, sinus pressure, and maybe even headaches. It is now fun. Thankfully, there are ways that you can help ease your sinus infection woes at home and hopefully […]
· 6 min read
Millions of Americans suffer from atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema. According to the National Eczema Association, one in ten Americans will develop the condition during their lifetime [1]. A lot of research has gone into understanding eczema over the last several years, and scientists have answered some important questions. Unfortunately, they have still […]
· 7 min read
Bread has long been a staple food in many cultures around the world. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the health implications of consuming bread, leading to the rise of alternatives like gluten-free or low-carb options. One type of bread, however, that has seemed to be accepted by the “bread […]
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When we hear the term “environmental pollution,” what usually comes to mind are the toxins we encounter when we venture outside, like exhaust fumes, smog, pesticides, and even radioactive chemicals. However, there is another major source of toxins that are lurking a little closer to home. These toxins follow you home from the grocery store, […]
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Mornings can be tough and winter always makes them tougher. So whenever I stumble across hacks that help my days start as smoothly as possible, I’m all over it! One of the biggest time savers I’ve tried myself is this sock trick for fogged up windows. In this article, I’ll explain how to defog windows […]
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Whether you are in or out of the housing market, there’s no doubt that you’ve seen the rise in alternative housing. These creative and ingenious options will have you reconsidering traditional houses as you know them. From shipping containers to pallet homes, tiny houses to mobile homes, and earth berms to treehouses, there’s one more […]
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Mattresses: we sleep on them, we eat on them, we drool on them, we do…other stuff on them. They experience direct contact with us at least 8 hours a day (if you’re sleeping enough!) It’s no wonder that after a while, they can get dirty and start to smell a bit. So let’s talk about […]
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Windows and sustainability haven’t always gone hand-in-hand. Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have set out to change that. Their newly-developed liquid window reduces both sun exposure and energy consumption in buildings. (1) The Liquid Window That Reduces Energy Consumption According to a 2009 report by the United Nations, 40% of energy […]
· 4 min read
Winter is right around the corner and you probably already know what that means. That’s right, your heating bill is going to go through the roof! As Summer is coming to an end and we are forced indoors due to the unforgiving cold, you’re going to want to save some money. Here are five awesome […]
· 4 min read
Most of us probably know what Aloe Vera is. Chances are, you’ve used some kind of aloe gel after too much sun left you with red, irritated skin. However, there are actually so many more benefits that the aloe plant brings to your health beyond sunburn relief. 8 Benefits of Aloe Vera Everyone Needs to […]
· 5 min read
“Adulting is hard.” This is a phrase you commonly hear among college students and those new to the workforce, and you know what? They’re right. Being an adult is hard, but it is especially challenging when you don’t have much of the basic skills and knowledge that generations prior to the millennials and generation Z-ers […]
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Folk medicine has used elderberries for hundreds of years. Indigenous people have used them to treat rheumatism and fevers, and ancient Egyptians use them for burns and to improve their skin. Today, scientific research has examined elderberries for their effects on the immune system, which may help fight colds, the flu, and similar conditions. Elderberries […]
