It’s Friday afternoon. You’re sitting at work, and you’re probably looking forward to going out and having a few drinks with friends to relax and wind down. Even though you may think you deserve to go out and have a few drinks, there are some things that you should certainly keep in mind. Most days […]
Trans fats are in the news a lot these days because a new regulation requiring that they be included on food nutrition labels is now in effect. Trans fats are created when liquid oils are made into solids by a process called partial hydrogenation. This increases shelf life and flavor stability, but at the cost […]
This article will be extremely helpful for preppers who have children. Even if you don’t have any, it really doesn’t hurt to have a child-oriented first aid kit ready. You’d be shocked to discover how ill-prepared most people are. During an emergency, you may have neighbors or relatives with kids. They may be desperate for […]
Living a healthy life is a major challenge in our lives today. In spite of all the hype about diet, exercise, and supplements, good health (in the true sense of the word) still remains a cause of concern for all of us. Most attempts to cleanse our bodies tend to result in either partial success […]
Picture this: It’s 6:00 PM and you’re on your way home from work. You’re tired, hungry, and stuck in terrible rush hour traffic. You start to get impatient and frustrated which, at this point in your life, is are regular part of your day. You get home an hour later and your family is clamoring […]
If you live in an area prone to seismic activity, it’s vitally important that you have an earthquake kit in your house or in your car so that you’ll have emergency supplies if you need them. Even if your area isn’t a hotspot for this kind of activity, this survival kit is pretty basic and […]
1: Go Whole Grain Consume three or more 1oz. servings of whole-grain products per day, along with three servings of enriched grains. Whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease, and fiber promotes healthy bowel function. 2: Eat Calcium-Rich Foods Calcium protects our bones and helps our heart to beat, our blood to clot, […]
First things first: it’s important to know that just seeing a bug doesn’t mean you have a problem; pest in an organic garden is only normal. But there are times that one bug becomes two, and then ten, until suddenly you have an infestation that’s completely out of your control. At this point, you’re allowed […]
How do you know if the forgetfulness you’ve been experiencing is simply a sign of normal aging and not a symptom of something more serious? You may forget the occasional name or sometimes have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Maybe you walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Is it […]
