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You launder your clothes, wash the dishes, and clean the toilet…but do you pay attention to these “forgotten” areas of the home that can harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, and mold? Here are the spots that tend to fly under the cleaning radar, plus an easy homemade disinfectant spray recipe to remedy the problem. The kitchen sink The kitchen sink, and more specifically, the cleaning sponge which often rests inside, is probably the worst offender for harboring dangerous bacteria in your home. Food particles from plates left to soak or rinsed from dishes on their way to the dishwasher can…
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About forty years ago, an herbaceous yet pungent smelling oil found its way into America from the land down under. Today, tea tree oil, prized for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, has become an important ingredient for many over-the-counter skin care products, soaps, and lotions. But it can do more than protect and heal the skin from infection. Tea tree oil’s antimicrobial benefits make it perfect for anyone seeking a chemical-free cleaning solution. Here’s why everyone should have a bottle of tea tree oil in their home. Used for centuries as traditional medicine Contagious respiratory diseases like coronavirus affect…
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There’s no denying that modern medicine has made many wonderful advances which have benefitted the world. Numerous lives are saved each year because of…
Intestines with Gut Bacteria on Blackboard
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My backyard is like a garden oasis. My wife and I are avid gardeners, and our three children have all understood where food comes…
Male anatomy of human organs in x-ray view
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Biotin is a wildly popular supplement these days. Also known as vitamin B7 and coenzyme R, biotin is found naturally in many foods, such…
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The albatross is a majestic seabird that, when flying free, has long symbolized good fortune to sailors. A trapped or dead albatross, however, is…
The texture of the leaves and flowers Rhodiola rosea, Russia, Siberia, Altai mountains, Katun ridge.
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Plants have an amazing ability to survive, and thrive, in the most difficult of circumstances. Just think about it: plants can’t move around. They…
Vegetables in basket on garden
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In the waiting room of my office, I keep a photography book called Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, by Peter Menzel. It is…