Added May 3, 2013, Under: Environment, Health
Most people will feel uneasy when they turn on the light in the kitchen in the middle of the night and see a cockroach scuttling away. They will usually rush for a can of pesticide. Cockroaches need food, water and a place to hide if they are going to choose your home over others so removing these home comforts is the first step in ensuring your house is cockroach-free. They mostly come out at night - so sleep-over in a ...
Added April 19, 2013, Under: Environment, Nutrition, Top 10
With summer fast approaching in the northern hemisphere, you might like to start your very own herb garden. This can be a sunny corner of your back yard or front garden, or it can be a container herb garden on your balcony or window ledge (just as long as your herbs get a good few hours of sun each day). Just choose yourself a suitable and sunny spot.
Herbs come in such a wide range of beautiful colors and textures that ...
Added April 18, 2013, Under: Diseases, Environment, Vitamin D
Asthma in people of all ages is a growing health problem but, along with changing to a wholesome diet based on unprocessed (preferably organic and locally grown foods) and including fermented foods plus regular exercise, you could well help your condition if you try these suggested strategies.
Gluten-free
1. If you suffer from asthma, it is highly likely that you are gluten sensitive and should be genetically tested for gluten sensitivity. Even though there are biblical references to the "staff of ...
Added April 15, 2013, Under: Environment, Headaches & Migraines, How To
We are always encouraging you to drink lots of water but the quality of that water can have a good or a bad impact on your health. While many in the Western world are lucky to have access to “safe from disease” water, when it comes straight from the tap there can still be many dangerous contaminants in your drinking water - including chlorine and fluoride.
As well as more than 2,100 known chemical toxins present in USA tap water, ...
Added March 25, 2013, Under: Children's Health, Environment, Health
The use of lead was banned in gasoline and house paint some decades ago, perhaps leading people to think that they and their children are no longer at risk from it. However, the documentary film "MisLEAD" is in its final stages of production - with the aim of dispelling the notion that only low-income communities, and children who eat paint chips, are at risk. The title highlights the fact that the Lead Industry itself wanted everyone to believe that, back ...
Added March 21, 2013, Under: Children's Health, Diseases, Environment, Parents
Once touted as the magic potion for combating dental cavities, the use of fluoride has done a complete turnaround with the now known health dangers of fluoride far outweighing any supposed but debatable dental benefits.
Along with so many parents of my generation, and before we had the internet as a means of research and sharing information, we followed our dentist's advice and happily gave our children those little pink fluoride pills with only their best interests at heart.
Some of the ...
Added March 16, 2013, Under: Environment, Nutrition
Are you making the change to eating more fresh fruit and vegetables but not quite there when it comes to going the organic route?
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider making this giant leap.
1. Organic foods may be more expensive at the till but there are hidden costs in conventional food – the cost to our health, the cost of subsidies borne by taxpayers, the cost to the environment and much more.
2. An unbelievable amount of artificial poisons and ...
Added March 15, 2013, Under: Environment, Headaches & Migraines, Health
I rely on the Internet and social media to do my work but there is no doubt that all this technology can wreak havoc with our health whether we are children or adults - and most of us know this.
According to a Euro RSCG study by Havas Worldwide called ‘This Digital Life', half of the 7 213 surveyed participants believe they spent too much time online and not enough time enjoying life.
Are you one of those who always has a ...
Added March 14, 2013, Under: Environment, How To
We love essential oils at Healing Natural Oils so were especially pleased to find this recipe for a bathroom deodorizer - utilizing 3 special essential oils.
And the most important part is that this is for a 100% natural fragrance to mask the #2 odor when you use the bathroom!
There is a simple technique to using this because it works on a “before” rather than an “after” effect. Spray into the toilet before using it so that you create a ...
Added March 13, 2013, Under: Environment, Nutrition, Technology, Top 10
Growing your own vegetables is one of the fastest growing pastimes in the USA and what could be more healthy for you and your family? It is such good news that vegetable gardens have made a come back with even the White House joining in and web sites and YouTube tutorials devoted to this subject. We have written about the dark side before but...
Here are the top 10 good reasons to grow your own
1. GET THE NUTRITION YOU NEED AND ...
