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Battle Mosquitos With A Natural Repellant

I have been waiting for warmer weather all winter long.   Of course, warm weather often brings mosquitos.    With a little planning, you’ll be able to avoid the sting of these little pests with the use of some natural methods.   History has shown us that mosquito and bug repellents are filled with controversial ingredients,  some like DDT and [...]

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The Biggest Fish May Not Be The Best Fish For An Omega-3 Source

Size does matter when it comes to fish, but it may not be what you think.  Especially if you are shopping for Omega 3 fish oils.  Smaller fish are the favorite when it comes to fish oil supplements.  Larger fish tend to accumulate more heavy metals like mercury and PCB’s (Polychlorinated biphenyls).  PCB’s are a group of chemicals shown in [...]

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Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon  flexuousus) essential oil is from the Poaceae botanical family of grasses.  It is steam distilled from the  leaves of the plant. Lemongrass is typically used for purification and digestion.  It is a powerful anti-fungal when applied topically.  It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.  It regenerates connective tissues and ligaments, dilates blood vessels, improves [...]

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