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The Many Benefits of Yoga

I started doing yoga as a way to help me cope with the passing of my father and to manage daily stress.  Now almost ten years later, yoga has changed my body, my way of thinking, and my life. The benefits of yoga are almost immediate. After 20 minutes of practicing yoga your focus improves,…

Organic Garlic and Cheese Dog Biscuits

When you harvest your garlic or buy some at the farmers market, remember your furry friend.  Make some healthy treats. Making dog biscuits is just as easy as making cookies. So why buy a commercial brand? When you make your own treats you know exactly what is being added. There will be a no byproducts…

Bats and Wind Turbines

Author: Mary Bates  – In laudable efforts to counter climate change, many countries around the world are turning to renewable energy sources, such as wind. Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with wind turbines being installed in large numbers across the globe. Yet these efforts may come at a great cost…

Prevent Lyme Disease; Get an Opossum (part 2)

If you missed the beginning portion of this article, Check out part one in our Healthy Environment section. As I explained in the previous article, while you might not readily be able to get an opossum, do not chase them away if you are lucky enough to have one show up. Opossums are hugely beneficial. As…

Freshen your home with peppermint

Using a homemade, natural peppermint room spray can bring a fresh, lively holiday scent to your home.  I spritz some in my entry halI to greet my guests.  I use the spray around all my sofas and cushioned chairs.  Hold the spray about two feet away from your stuffed furniture and spritz gently.  Do not…

Refreshing Peppermint Foot Scrub

After a long day spent on your feet shopping, make the holidays happy and bright with a refreshing peppermint foot scrub. Your feet are sore to say the least. How nice to sit down and use a refreshing scrub. The scrub will make your feet soft and no longer achy, which will be a relief.…