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How to Save Your Knees When You Exercise
Other than not having the motivation to exercise, what’s the reason most people find a reason to stay away from the gym? “It’s going to hurt.” Or, to be more specific, “My knees can’t handle it.” I know you’ve heard the counter-argument many times before – exercise...
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Doing THIS Can Reduce the Risk of 5 Common Diseases
We’ve come a long way in medicine. Polio and the measles have nearly been eradicated. People are living longer than ever. But there are still 5 common diseases that seem to plague us. In no particular order, they are: breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, stroke, and...
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These 5 tips can help ensure you never eat late at night again
Do you find yourself eating more food than normal at night? Do you instantly regret it? Regret that you worked hard all day only to fall off the wagon at night… It’s completely normal. Happens to lots of folks. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, I used to do it...
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How to Make Lip Balm
It’s not quite winter yet, but it’s certainly starting to feel like it in many areas across the country. For me, there’s always one part of your body that seems to notice the effects of winter first – because it’s also the most vulnerable spot. I’m talking about your...
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How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Seed Butter
Are you sick of pumpkin yet? I hope not because there’s something insanely delicious you probably haven’t even tried. The best news is that it’s easier than pie to make and it’s packed full of nutrition. Why Pumpkin? It’s fall, so naturally the Great Pumpkin has come...
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13 Uses for Baking Soda (Other than Deodorizing Your Fridge)
Baking soda can be used for so much more than just keeping your fridge from smelling bad. It works so well for so many things that I always have at least 2 containers on hand. (Of course, one stays in the fridge). You can use it as an antacid, to make your teeth...
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6 Medicinal Herbs and Plants You Should Have in Your Garden
It’s never too early to start planning out your garden. You’ve probably got your vegetables and fruit all set, but have you put much thought into some of the most potent plants in there? Better yet, most of them don’t take up much space and they can help prevent or...
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Make Your Own Vapor Rub
As the seasons are changing, as goes the weather... And dramatic changes in weather often lead to the onset of common colds. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to turn to your closest drug store to pick up vapor rub. The commercial vapor rubs out there can be potentially...
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Are You Always Tired? Maybe It’s This…
Our lives are short so we try to pack as much into them as we can. But it can’t just be vacations to Disney, trips around the world, and relaxing on a beach somewhere with a drink in your hand. You need money for all that. Money for retirement. Money for food. Money...
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5 Ways to Stay Healthy When You’re at Work
It can be hard to keep your healthy habits going when the people around you aren’t all that concerned about them. It can be especially difficult at work because you’ve got no choice but to be surrounded by people. Maybe there’s a Donut Dan, a potluck, it’s someone’s...
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Homemade Shampoo That Actually Works
Have you heard of the “no ‘poo movement”? No ‘poo as in shampoo. It gained popularity because shampoo is technically a detergent, so it removes your hair’s natural oils. If you have to rely on Head & Shoulders, it may be because the shampoo is stripping out more than...
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How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent
Laundry detergent is some of the vilest stuff on earth. OK. That’s a bit of an exaggeration. But much of it is terrible for the environment and it can load your clothes up with chemicals – which you then wear all day. Not a great way to avoid overburdening yourself...
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