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Natural Toothache Remedies
Tooth pain can be caused by cavities, tooth decay, tooth fracture, gum disease, an abnormal bite, and more. Toothaches are not only just painful, as
Sunscreen Recall Ignites Concerns: Banana Boat Users Catching Fire
If you thought sunscreen keeps you from burning, think again. There have been five reports of people catching fire after applying sunscreen in the last
Doterra Essential Oils Is Now Launching Health Care Centers
doTERRA is disrupting the modern health care system by providing an integrative approach to keep their patients healthy and thriving. doTERRA’s medical providers are taking
Immune Boosting Essential Oils and Diffuser Recipes
It is important to keep your immune system strong especially during the season when colds and flu make their dreaded appearance. Essential oils can help
Monarch Migration Watch 2019: Record Numbers Expected In Mexico
Monarch Migration Since I was a little girl monarch butterflies have been a symbol of beauty as well as a symbol of growth, as they
Monarch Migration 2019: Record Breaking Numbers in Mexico!!
Monarch Migration Watch: Last month we shared about how Monarch Butterflies have been migrating south in record numbers but in reality that was just an
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Makes Use of the Pits
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Begins in Mexico I’ve lived in Mexico for three years now. It humbles me to see how creative people here can be.
Henry Ford’s Hemp Car: The Truth Behind the Car “Made of Hemp that Runs on Hemp”
Did you know Henry Ford invented a hemp car that ran on hemp? There’s been rumor of a car made entirely out of hemp that
The Three Sisters: An Ancient Symbiotic Plant Relationship
The Three Sisters I first heard the term permaculture about five years ago from my friend John, after I mentioned to him that I was
New Research: The WORST Place for Women to Carry Their Phone…
Remember when cell phones first came out, and people were all worried about cell phone radiation from them? Turns out they were right to worry.
How to Stay Well During “Flu Season” (There’s No Such Thing)
It’s that time of year again, when everybody seems to be coming down with a something and “flu season” is always named the culprit. You’re
Cat Shit Coffee for $80 a cup?!
We take our coffee seriously here at the Homestead Guru, but I’m not sure if I’ll be shelling out for a cup of Kopi Luwak
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BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this
IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back
The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our
Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close
How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another
This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock