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Out With the Old You can celebrate Herbs and Spices Day by going through your cooking seasonings to check for expired products.  If you're not sure, give them a smell.  If they smell dusty or don't smell like much at all then it's time to toss them.  If they still smell pungent, they will likely taste that way too.   If you keep herbal medicines on hand, go through those too.  Make sure you have basics like skin salve or aloe vera gel, something like Curing Pills, and anything recommended by your licensed natural health care provider.  If it takes you a long time to...

Hydration and Health How much water you drink can affect the health of your skin, so make sure to keep up with your hydration especially in hotter months when you sweat and are exposed to more sun.   Sunscreen can help keep skin safe from the effects of the sun.  Moisturize if you're exposed to air conditioning - it can dry out skin because it typically  reduces humidity.   Dry skin can flake and clog pores so summer acne can happen by this mechanism. The Effects of Heat and Humidity Warmer weather can cause your skin to produce more sweat and oil,...

Essential Oils To Repel Ticks According to studies reviewed by Healthline, the best essential oils to repel ticks are: Oregano (this oil has also been found effective against Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease) Spearmint Cedarwood Citronella and Thyme together Clove Bud Red Thyme Lemon Eucalyptus These studies were largely on treated clothing dragged through tick infested areas, or worn as pants.  The essential oils were sprayed diluted on the cloth. Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets? The ASPCA recommends avoiding use of essential oils with pets.  They do specify however that oils used topically in absolute or non-diluted form is dangerous.  Diffusing...

Diet vs Dieting Eating a healthy diet has always been the key to looking and feeling one's best.  But dieting for weight loss has become a "health" topic on many blogs and social media sites.  There are always trends and fad diets, but what does healthy eating really mean?  And how does one achieve and maintain a healthy weight? Patience for the Healthy Way To loose weight in a healthy way often takes time.  The first and most important thing to remember is that your body requires nutrition.  That fact cannot be argued, and does not change by type.  The...

Time to Celebrate! Nationally Specially-Abled Pets Day is Tuesday, May 3, 2022 but don't let that stop you from celebrating after that!  Plenty of specially-abled pets are up for adoption and need a forever home, and many of them are just as easy to care for as other pets.  Here are some ways to celebrate.  What it Might Mean Some pets have wheelchairs or other special devices to help them get around.  If you want to help out a pet requiring less structure specific to their needs, a 3 legged pet might be for you.  Cats and dogs with 3...