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Overwhelmed by the hundreds of weight loss and diet pills out there? Wondering which ones work? Here's your answer- NONE! I have worked for the supplement industry and they are a waste of your...
This method for growing incredible organic container tomatoes on your balcony or porch uses little known “beyond organic” methods for boosting tomato growth, but it can cost relatively little. The...
Here’s how to make easy-to-build raised garden beds that are so functional, one market gardener uses them exclusively and earns a full-time income from her raised bed gardening. See Resources...
The best time to start your garden isn't in the Spring. The best time to begin preparing your garden for next year's gardening season is this Fall. A truly good gardener knows that you don't feed...
Does your calendar month actually include only 20 days? Do you have to write off at least 11 days of every month due to PMS? MotherDove understands, friend. My months had only 15 days in them! ...
Kelp just might be a wonder supplement with all of its health benefits. Kelp is a sea weed that grows along the ocean wall and in the forest of Nova Scotia and can be consumed raw but usually is...
Are you looking for a way to boost metabolism? If you're metabolism is sluggish, it could really affect your ability to lose weight. There are many reasons why your metabolism can slow down. These...
The best time to fertilize your yard with a good organic fertilizer is in the autumn but if you are looking for an inexpensive, safe way to bring new life to your lawn this spring, here's how to...
You can supercharge your houseplants with homemade natural houseplant food. Rainwater is naturally soft and “distilled,” so this recipe asks you to use distilled water. If you have well water...
Gelatin is excellent fuel for your endrocrine system, which nourishes your blood, rejuvenates tissue, enriches organs, smoothes your skin, vitalizes your hair and even improves the fibers of your...
The paradoxes in life are endless. Some skinny people can exist on soft drinks and candy without weight gain, while others gain weight just looking at chocolate. The same holds true in the quest...
Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland situated in your neck underneath your Adam's apple. It's really small and weighs only one ounce. However, it serves a very important function--to take...
Kelp noodles come ready to eat and are great served as a crunchy snack, in cold noodle salads, in hot noodle dishes and soups. They have a mild flavor and go well with Eastern or Western flavors....
Flowers won’t bloom? Tomato plants won’t blossom? Crops seem green and healthy, but don’t set fruit because they don’t first set blossoms? There can be many reasons, this article is not a...
This Japanese dish is very similar to a hot pot and closely related to sukiyaki, where thinly sliced vegetables and meat are served traditionally with dipping sauces. However, shabu shabu is a...
With all of the weight related health problems facing today's society, many people are looking to shed a few pounds and control their appetites. Unfortunately, it isn't easy for everyone. If you...
Herbs have amazing healing powers but did you know there are also herbs that will help you lose weight? You need to talk to a doctor before starting. Make sure it is okay for you and then enjoy...
We are constantly surrounded by bacteria and viruses and curing these infections generally means filling a prescription. Using natural antibiotic herbs is the safe alternative to build up the...
Acidosis, also called metabolic acidosis, is a condition in which the body becomes to acidic. You should normally have a good acid / alkaline balance. Your diet plays a role in maintaining this...
Indulging in a kelp facial mask can be a soothing spa experience, and one you can replicate at home. Kelp facials help invigorate and moisturize the complexion. Created from harvested seaweed,...
Most people don't know that seaweed is used in cooking and is mineral-rich. Laver, sea lettuce and kelp can be boiled so you can eat the leaves. Carrageen seaweed can be eaten uncooked, dried out,...
The Monterey Aquarium, located along California's Pacific coastline, is housed in Monterey's "Cannery Row," a line of warehouses that were once used for sardine and anchovy factories. The...
This article takes a look at the benefits of fish based fertilizers as a great organic plant feeding alternative. As with any fertilizer it is important to understand the components of the...
A moisturizing skin nourishing face mask may be one of the greatest skin care indulgences available. Unfortunately they are often expensive and full of synthetic perfumes and harsh chemicals. The...
There are many name brand skin care products that tout kelp as their magic ingredient, but these fancy bottles of skin cream, lotion and at-home facials can cost a small fortune. The truth is,...
The beauty aisles of your local department store are full of anti-aging creams, firming facial lotions and wrinkle diminishing salves, but these products can be costly and full of synthetic...
Ask any woman who has experienced PMS each month and she will have no shortage of stories and complaints about the condition. PMS can cause physical discomfort and put you on an emotional roller...
Tide pools are a unique aquatic environment found on the rocky edges of the ocean. They are constantly changing as tidal waters come into and go out of these natural depressions.
If you live or are planning a stay anywhere near a beach, gather kelp or seaweed for a wonderful soft water bath. Seaweed or kelp is the ingredient in many skin care products, and this way you get...
Eczema can be treated a number of ways, many of which are natural treatments. Experiment with treating your eczema with kelp.
There are many types of anemia and there are many types of seaweed to choose from, all with excellent health benefits. We'll take a look at the types of seaweed available in the U.S. which help...
Plants can rust. No, it is not the oxidation of metal but rather a fungus that appears as dark brown bumps on lower leaves. Each of those bumps is a spore-filled pustule surrounded by a yellow...
Fertilizer is of utmost importance in helping grass, plants and trees grow to their fullest and healthest potential. You can make your own with some items commonly found at most home and hardware...
You may think of kelp as that odd-looking green plant that grows in the ocean, but actually, it is full of beneficial antioxidants and antibacterial qualities. When you include it in beauty...
The average day-to-day behavior can affect and damage your hair. Shampoos, hats and environmental factors can all play a part. Here is an all-natural method to help repair some of that damage.
The underwater world surrounding Catalina Island is filled with interesting and unusual denizens of the Pacific Ocean, and you can explore this watery world day or night and even feed the fish,...
It seems the diarrhea never occurs when it is convenient. Whether you’re at the office, at school or worse, on a date, diarrhea can stop you in your tracks. While there are quite a few of...
Sea kelp is a form of brown seaweed. It is usually recognizable through its appearance as big leaves that swish back and forth with and against the current. Kelp can often get quite large, growing...
The fasted growing plant on land is bamboo, with some species growing a foot in a single day. Learn about Pacific kelp, which is the fasted growing sea plant, with information from a sustainable...
A slow metabolism can be caused by poor diet, lack of exercise, age, genetics, stress, or even thyroid problems. However, there are many ways to boost your metabolic rate naturally by making...
Kelp is a sea vegetable found in all of the word's oceans. Some types of kelp are harvested and used as a dietary supplement. Some cultures use it as a regular part of the diet. Because of its...
In recent years, kelp and alfalfa have been touted as superfoods because of their high vitamin and mineral concentrations. Kelp and alfalfa (sprouts) are available at health food stores in their...
My fourteen year old kitty, Jasmine, started developing digestive difficulties with any commercial foods, both dry and canned. It wasn't pleasant for either one of us. I researched a bit online,...
True Asian flare makes this soup a sure hit!
Kelp is a type of green seaweed that is called a miracle plant by some. This is because it is full of health benefits that make it a great food to add to any diet. While eating seaweed may not be...
The thyroid gland secretes hormones for cellular energy processes. The thyroid gland is composed of a right lobe, and left lobe, and an isthmus, and is located at the anterior base of the neck....
Cleanse the liver with diet recipes that include sauteed beets or a cleansing soup made of water, lemon, ginger, cilantro, kelp flakes and cayenne pepper. Support the liver and other organs with...
Body wraps are used for a variety of reasons, such as detoxifying, losing weight, or improving the quality and feel of skin. Having a body wrap kit handy can help speed up the process for you or...
Aluminum is the earth's most abundant metal. In its natural state, it is not harmful. Because it is so abundant, it is used in many of our everyday products. As aluminum is altered and overused,...
Having problems with high blood pressure usually occurs because of the lifestyle a person lives. Eating the wrong foods and forgoing exercise are two easy ways that high blood pressure could...