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19 Practical Uses for Lemon Oil

The practical and medicinal use of lemons goes back to Egyptian times. Below are twenty different uses for the oil of this colorful fruit, both for personal care and for around the home. Congestion Remedy If suffering from chest congestion due to a cold or flu, rub lemon oil onto the chest to help this

What Foods Are High in Amino Acids?

Amino acids are the “building blocks of protein”, which is essential to the overall functioning of the body. In particular, there are nine amino acids are considered as essential, means they have to get through diet as the body can not create enough of them itself. These are: Leucine (Good food sources): almonds, coconuts, papaya,

5 Best Detox Fruit Waters for Energy & Cleansing

Starting the day off with detoxifying fruit water is a tasty way to cleanse the system of waste and toxins. Fruit waters are basic to make, but do take a bit of time since the fruit has to soak in the water overnight to create the healthy beverage. By morning, the refreshing drink will be

Planning a Vacation with Pets

Are you planning to get a hideaway from the bustle of daily routine? Relishing a tour with family is a perfect option to rejuvenate the mind and soul. However, this is not the same for those who own a pet. If you own a pet and want to take it on your trip, you should

Top Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Slim You Down

While conventional folk wisdom has maintained for a long time now that apple cider vinegar was good for those who are wanting to trim off excess weight, there was not much scientific evidence to back this up and it remained something of an old wives’ tale. However, medical evidence has recently come to light that

Yellow Yellowfin Tuna with Coconut Rice

This recipe is by Dennis Richardson. He is also part of Turmeric User Group on Facebook (I strongly recommend you to join it if you have not already). I requested Dennis if I could share some of his awesome recipes involving turmeric and coconut oil on my portal and he gladly agreed. Thanks Dennis! So

Can Sunlight Lower Blood Pressure?

Maylin Rodriguez Paez RN Sunlight has gotten a bad rap, unfortunately. In the West we seem to have adopted two extremes: “sun worshippers” and people who avoid sunlight at all costs. Regardless of what side you’re on, the truth is this: A little bit of sunshine is a good thing. A recent study’s results certainly

United States Surgeon General Calls for Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

Source:morguefile The dangers of UV rays is becoming more and more dangerous to Americans, as the United States Surgeon General’s office has released a first-ever national plan aimed to fight and prevent skin cancer. The Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer report is an effort to catch the attention of the general public in

7 Ways To Harness Alternative Energy For Your Home

Alternative energy can seem like just a buzzword used by politicians to bolster their position in the polls. But it is much more than that. In fact, the average homeowner is now able to harness alternative energy to make their home more energy- and cost-efficient. Whether you are looking for ways to reduce your energy

8 Strange beauty tips that actually work

The following treatments might sound a little odd, but they have been tested by women all over the country and as strange as they may sound, they really work! From problems of dry skin to hair static, here are some wild and crazy solutions that actually do the trick! Diaper Rash Cream for Dry Skin