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5 easy and natural ways to get rid of silverfish

It is safer for your family to use natural solutions to take care of pests in your home and garden. Let’s look at 5 easy and natural ways to get rid of silverfish from Rodale’s Organic Life. According to Orkin, Silverfish are teardrop shaped insects about 12-19mm in length, and […]

by March 26, 2017
5 amazing uses for coffee grounds

5 amazing uses for coffee grounds

5 amazing uses for coffee grounds Are you a coffee drinker? The caffeinated beverage has shown many health benefits lately and is a huge part of the American lifestyle. According to Harvard research, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day. But what do you […]

by July 4, 2016
Dirty Dozen: Top 12 produce with the most pesticides

Dirty Dozen: Top 12 produce with the most pesticides

Dirty Dozen: Top 12 produce with the most pesticides Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWS) publishes a list of the top 12 produce with the most pesticides called the ‘Dirty Dozen.’ Pesticides are chemicals very commonly used today in agriculture to fend off potential pests like insects, rodents, weeds, […]

by April 16, 2016
Antibacterial soaps pose potential risks to pregnant women and fetuses

Antibacterial soaps pose potential risks to pregnant women and fetuses

Healthy living is a life style. It is about the organic foods you eat, the skin care you use, and the natural solutions you select to clean and take care of your home and garden. Healthy living is also about being educated on the latest health news so you can […]

by August 15, 2014
The top signs of high quality foods when you shop

The top signs of high quality foods when you shop

There are way too many genetically modified organisms (GMO) and processed foods at supermarkets today. This makes it harder to discern which foods are healthy and which foods you should avoid. Some foods are labeled organic foods, but may not be fresh. Some are labeled as “healthy” or” all natural”, […]

by May 6, 2014
Bee-friendly gardens may be killing our treasured bees

Bee-friendly gardens may be killing our treasured bees

Have you heard of bee-friendly gardens? Maybe you even have one. A new study was recently published showing that gardeners who are planting “bee-friendly” gardens may actually be harming bees more than helping them. Two environmental group called Friends of the Earth, and the Pesticide Research Institute conduced a study. […]

by September 6, 2013