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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 is so much to learn by being observant. As I was adding a handful of fresh blueberries to my morning oatmeal recently, I…
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The media and the public have an insatiable appetite for controversy which is why dubious ideas often get a lot more traction than they…
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Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of marshmallows…with four notable exceptions. A golden brown one in a s’more on a camping trip.   Watching…
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Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives…and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to…
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Cruciferous vegetables can sound like a mouthful. The term Brassicaceae (which encompasses the family of cruciferous vegetables) can be a lot to swallow too….
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Last week, a patient I had not seen in over 10 years showed up in my office for an appointment. His wife was with…