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Home Remedies for Poison Ivy + How to Avoid It

March 29th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor

There are dozens of home remedies for poison ivy that can help heal and soothe the skin after a run-in with this troublesome plant

10 Natural Remedies for Constipation

May 20th, 2014 | by Zion Lights

10 natural remedies and therapies for treating symptoms of constipation and preventing constipation from occurring, including remedies proven by science

10 Natural Remedies for Depression

May 9th, 2014 | by Zion Lights

As with many mental conditions, people who suffer from depression often feel that it is impossible to overcome. This is [&hellip

8 Natural Remedies for Insomnia

April 24th, 2014 | by Zion Lights

I can attest from experience that insomnia is really, very annoying and also hard to manage alone due to the [&hellip

It’s pretty much inevitable that you’ll wind up with a sore throat at least once now that Winter is fast approaching. Rather than waste time and money on over-the-counter medicine (which really do nothing other than numb your throat,) why not try some good old fashioned, natural home remedies to stop the pain

Food and Cuisine

Tips To Avoid Winter Illnesses

January 10th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan

With the Winter season fast approaching, you are probably looking to stock up on methods to steer clear of seasonal-related illnesses. The flu and the common cold run rampant this time of year, making life miserable for all of us. In this article we will discuss some simple, yet efficient, ways to prevent or treat winter illnesses, using natural home remedies

Green Lifestyle

Natural Ways to Relieve Sinus Pressure

June 27th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan

There’s no doubt about it: sinus pressure and pain related to sinus pressure can run from annoying to excruciating. Unfortunately, as well as colds and the flu, allergens and pollution may subject us to the agony of sinus pressure at one time or another. Fortunately there are still a few, reliable and natural at-home measures you can take, meaning banging your head against your garage door is not the only way to get sinus pressure relief. We've discussed nasal irrigation for sinus relief and how to safely use neti pots for nasal rinsing, yet there are still more remedies. Here are natural ways to relieve sinus pressure

Eco Friendly Home Maintenance

Three Efficient and Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants

April 27th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand

I love how spring awakens nature, adorns the trees with brand new clothes and allows all living creatures escape from their winter hideaways to enjoy the sun. But what is natural outdoors often turns into a problem indoors. Look at ants. They are an important part of the environment and helping keep the ecological balance by feeding on pests, dead insects and decomposing tissue from dead animals. But who wants them at home? Here are three of the most efficient and natural ways to get rid of ants