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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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The ancient Japanese practice of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) has very positive impacts on blood pressure and markers of inflammation. The woods offers a plethora…
Thrush, Yeast, Petri Dish.
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Auto-brewery syndrome, also known as gut fermentation syndrome, occurs when excess yeast trapped in the small intestine ferments sugars into ethanol causing drunkenness. We…
inflammation diagnosis
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When I diagnose someone with inflammation I look for four cardinal signs. In Latin, these signs were defined by the Roman medical writer Aulus…
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Musculoskeletal pain, aka joint pain, can occur in any part of the body. There are four main things that lead to joint pain. These…
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The pioneers who travelled in search of a new life brought with them many things, including food. One staple that was always found in…