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Health Tip of the Day
Ginger has been found effective for lowering blood pressure. Ginger oil, ground ginger, or whole fresh ginger are all useful.
According to the National Institutes of Health ginger lowers blood pressure in a manner … Continue Reading
Baking Tip of the Day
Graham cracker crusts can be soggy, crisp, or just right.
Tips on how to make a graham cracker crust to crisp perfection. Avoid soggy and hard crusts with these baking hints.
A chef’s hint … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Despite their sting, radishes are soothing and healing for insect bites and stings.
A quick way to reduce the pain and itch of an insect bite or sting can be eased by simply cutting … Continue Reading
Beauty Tip of the Day
Green tea is excellent for dry skin and the red soreness that results from it. A green tea facial sauna and/or homemade toner are the perfect remedies.
Green tea has a high concentration of … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
For a natural and non-toxic fabric softener, nothing beats white vinegar.
Replacing fabric softener sheets and commercial liquid softeners removes toxic chemical buildup on blankets, towels, and clothing. Vinegar breaks down the residue that … Continue Reading