Bacterial Cellulose in Kombucha May Help Colonize Mars
Anyone who has ever brewed kombucha tea knows that the bacterial cellulose that makes up the spongy SCOBY culture is some pretty strong stuff. The …
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Farmers Stricken with Cancer Sue Monsanto over Roundup
I am happy to report that in the first of its kind, a farmer stricken with non-Hodgkins lymphoma due to exposure to Roundup has won a huge monetary …
Water Crystals: Easy Ticket to a Green Thumb
Do you love plants but have a difficult time keeping them alive? If so, you need to know about water crystals! Also called hydro crystals or water …
How to Break Broodiness in Your Hen
I’ve only kept backyard chickens for a few years. I still consider myself a newbie to the backyard farming trend. As a result, when a severe …
Safe Alternatives to Fabric Softeners and Dryer Sheets
Safe, inexpensive, and effective alternatives to commercial fabric softeners and dryer sheets that harm health, toxify indoor air, and mess up …
Citronella: Mosquito Repellent or Consumer Hoax?
The true and the false associated with citronella for landscaping which is considered an effective insect and mosquito repellent by many consumers. …
Preventing Showerhead Sickness
How to prevent showerhead sickness, a common trigger for oral and skin microbiome imbalance, with a simple inexpensive technique. One of the dirtiest …
Should You Use a Pressure Cooker?
I am frequently asked by email and in the comments section of recipe posts if a pressure cooker to prepare meals or bone broth is a safe way to cook …
Choosing and Using The Best Types of Freezer Containers
Choosing and using the best freezer containers that will keep your food optimally fresh and avoid issues with cracking, leaching, or breakage. When it …
Clay Pots: Safe Slow Cooking (+ Split Pea Soup Recipe)
Believe it or not, I have only very recently discovered the convenience and, yes, joy, of slow cooking in my home. I incorporated this very …
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally and Effectively
Natural and nontoxic ways that work effectively to get rid of bed bugs from your home for good without resorting to chemicals. When I was a child, bed …
Got a Smart Meter? This Safety Device Blocks 98% of the Radiation
I cannot tell you how relieved I am to write this post because at long last I have a good answer for those of you who have a smart meter installed at …