Winter is here, and with it cold, dry air, sharp winds, and chapped, cracked skin. This can be a real pain, especially for those of us who still have to tend to outdoor chores every day. Last winter I suffered from a very bad case of red, dry, painful hands and spent a fortune on expensive medical-grade creams and lotions, …
Dr. Atli Arnarson – 7 Health Benefits of Almond Milk
Almond milk is the most popular plant milk in the U.S. It is rich in several healthy nutrients, but compared to whole almonds it is watered down and missing most of the fiber. While its health effects have not been directly examined in controlled studies, some of its components have been studied extensively. Read more
Robin Marri Miller – How To Make Deodorant, Toothpaste, Shaving Cream & Hand Soap With Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is labeled as a superfood, and for excellent reason. Considered the “tree of life” in much of India, the Philippines, Southeast Asia and other tropical locations, the coconut tree can now be found in more than 75 countries throughout the world. But for the modern homesteader, coconut oil has more uses than just for cooking. Read more