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11 Signs You are Probably Not Drinking Enough Water Are you drinking enough water daily? Doctors recommend that everyone consumes six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. That can sound excessive, but we have to remember how much water we lose each day! Most importantly, the human body …

10 Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Canker Sores Canker sores, also known as Aphthous stomatitis, is a small mouth ulcer that occurs at the base of the gum or inside the mouth. It can be very painful and can even make eating and talking difficult, but it doesn’t cause …

9 Home Remedies for Gout Gout is a kind of arthritis that can cause sudden stiffness, swelling, intense tenderness, and burning pain in a joint. The most common place for this pain to occur is the big toe. The area will continue to hurt and swell unless the gout is …

Plantain: The Pharmacy in the Sidewalks Every spring, summer, and fall you can find this little plant right there in the cracks of the sidewalk, mixed in with the dandelions and somehow always staying alive no matter how many times it gets stepped on. Those are the Plantains, both the …

7 Backyard Weeds and Their Impressive Benefits Long ago, our ancestors understood that all plants have properties, not just the ones we purposefully grew. Over the years, we lost the knowledge about which wild plants and weeds have health benefits that we might desire. Instead, we spend money on weed …

Growing a Vertical Garden: Tips and Creative Ideas Apartment dwellers and those with limited yard space benefit from growing a vertical garden. Space limitations can be frustrating when you dream of growing tons of produce for your family. Lack of space doesn’t mean a large garden is impossible. You have …

10 Awesome DIY Backyard Beehive Plans And Ideas Have you always wanted to become a beekeeper but didn’t know where to keep them?  Keeping bees is a good, sure way to put some extra money in your pocket, pollen in your plants, and honey in your cupboard. You can certainly …

How to Transfer Vhs Tapes to Your Computer VHS tapes are becoming more of a thing in the past but it is not uncommon to find them in grandma’s or mom and dad’s things like treasured memories that were filmed before transferring data on computers or social media platforms. Thanks …

7 Must-Eat Fermented Foods for a Healthy Gut Fermented foods have been a part of our diets for thousands of years, and for good reason. They’re loaded with healthy bacteria, also known as probiotics, which are essential for maintaining a healthy gut. Not only do these bacteria aid in digestion, …

8 Natural Ways to Fight Cavities and Tooth Decay Almost everyone will, at some point, experience a cavity or tooth decay. As you get older, you might find little holes on the hard surface of your teeth. Cavities can be caused by several things, such as bacteria, in your mouth. …

16 Healthy and Edible Indoor Plants More and more people are embracing farm-fresh and homegrown produce. The reasons for this are extensive, and include environmental friendliness, saving money, and enjoying better quality of products than those available in modern megastores. By growing food at home, many people also can take …

7 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Do Spring cleaning is one of my favorite times of the year. After the long, dreary winter, it is time to get our home ready for a new season! Spring means more time spent outside, gardening and spending time with our families. Spring …