Tag: Tips
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6 Superpower Foods for Healthy Teeth and Gums
By Sayward Rebhal We all know that oral care is important, and holistic oral care goes way beyond brushing and flossing. With alternative therapies such as oil pulling, and homemade solutions such as herbal mouthwash, there’s a lot you can do to ensure your smile stays beautiful and bright. But don’t overlook the powerful purification properties of…
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EPA Sued Over Toxic Pesticides in Pet Flea Collars
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking a responce to NRDC’s petitions to ban two hazardous pesticides used in popular pet flea treatment products. [caption id="attachment_320459" align="alignnone" width="500"] Flea collars are designed to leave chemical residue on pets fur to combat…
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Two Easy DIY Winter Bird Feeders
By Carla Brown Here are two simple, cute projects that you could make right now to help the birds in your yard. Like us, birds and other backyard wildlife are facing more snow and colder temperatures this year than typical in many regions of the country. Let’s give them a hand (or at least some…
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5 Probiotic Foods You Should Be Eating
By Beth Buczynski It’s sometimes funny to me how freaked out humans are about bacteria. All we need is one little study that tells us there are bacteria on our food or bathroom sink, and we’re sterilizing everything in sight. If you’re one of these bacteria-phobes, brace yourself: there are more than 100 trillion microbes from…
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10 Most Ethical Destinations to Visit in 2014
By Michael McColl Each year, Ethical Traveler, an Earth Island Institute project, researches and publishes a list of the 10 most ethical destinations in the developing world. The goal is to encourage developing nations to do the right thing, and to reward—with tourism spending—destinations whose policies and actions protect human rights and the environment. [blackoutgallery…