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Household Remedies

Easy Homemade Mouthwash

September 9, 2009

In a dental-related trial to escape from additional chemicals entering my body, I decided to make two homemade mouthwash recipes. Both were very easy with similar ingredients, but I definitely have a preference for the first one I tried, which is pictured here.
This first recipe called for 1 1/4 cups mineral or distilled water, 5 [...]

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Keep Your Lips Lovely – And Healthy

August 27, 2009

While reading the Taste For Life magazine August issue, I came across an article called “the abc’s of lip care” which contained some surprising and useful information. We might not often consider what we put on our lips to be important as it seems like a relatively small amount, but shockingly enough, an average woman [...]

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Baking Soda Money Savers

August 12, 2009

We’ve all heard of using baking soda for baking and for deodorizing but it can also be used for cleaning, heartburn relief, and more! The best part is, because the only ingredient is Sodium Bicarbonate, baking soda is an environmentally friendly and relatively inexpensive product.
I love using it when I clean the bathroom tub. Instead [...]

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Natural Car Cleaning Solutions

August 7, 2009

After a camping trip this past weekend (and a long lapse since the previous cleaning!), the inside of my car was in pretty bad shape. I was determined to use natural solutions for the dirt, grime, and an unpleasant smell that was beginning to waft through the vehicle.
I decided to tackle my dirty windows first. [...]

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Natural Injury Treatments for Your Dog

June 18, 2009

Although I don’t have a dog myself, I came across an interesting article by Richard Pitcairn, doctor of veterinary medicine, who has natural treatment options for bites, bumps, or burns that could happen to your dog (especially with time spent outdoors in the summer). He even recommends carrying along first-aid treatments, such as those noted [...]

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Homemade Cleaner for Cat Litter Box

June 14, 2009

While I love my sweet (and sometimes naughty) kitties, there are days that I just want to throw their litter box right out of the house. I’m sure that any cat owner can relate to the constant maintenance required and the difficulty in trying to keep it clean. Luckily, there’s a natural cleaner to help ensure [...]

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Rehydrate with Coconut Water

May 30, 2009

Since I can only dream of living in a tropical place where coconuts grow freely, I’ve found a healthy and refreshing coconut beverage I can buy at health stores right here in Michigan. This Harvest Bay Coconut Water I am sipping at the moment has a mild sweet taste and only one ingredient: 100% pure [...]

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Relax with Hot Chamomile Tea

May 14, 2009

If you need a quick way to relax and feel calm, there is no better solution than a hot cup of tea. My new favorite is chamomile, a medicinal herb that has actually been used since Egyptian times as it offers a wide variety of benefits such as:

Helping to relax the nerves
Relieving insomnia
Use as a [...]

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Natural At-Home Pedicure

May 3, 2009

If you are looking for an all-natural, relaxing at-home pedicure you have come to the right place. Grab your foot bath (even an extra-large mixing bowl can work in a pinch) and these few ingredients that may already be in your kitchen:

1-2 cups vinegar or lemon juice (I used lemon juice)
Fresh lemon slices (optional)
Plain yogurt
Shea [...]

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Healing Aloe Vera Plant

April 23, 2009

I’ve been wanting an aloe vera plant for months and finally came across this beautiful plant at my local grocery store yesterday for $4.99. Now I know I’ve paid more than that for bottles of aloe vera gel (of course with many ingredients other than aloe) in the past, so I was pretty excited to [...]

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