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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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When you have an irritating fly in your kitchen, what do you do? Do you open the window and usher it out? Or do…
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Have you ever smelled something and the aroma brings back a flood of old memories? “Smells do bring back memories,” says Dr. Kenneth Heilman…
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Do you suffer from knee pain? This pain may keep you from being as active as you would like to be. Knee pain is…
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In nature, the flight-or-fight response is all too common. A zebra being chased by a lion uses this response to run for its life….
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New scientific information shows that prolonged use of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen, can lead to cardiovascular damage and stroke. This danger…