Healthy Living

Time-tested advice including natural, home remedies for a healthy and holistic lifestyle.

When Good Food Looks Bad—But It’s Not!

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Have you ever asked yourself, “is this okay to eat?” While it may be tempting to toss out food that looks unappetizing, it is important to remember that appearance is not always indicative of safety. For example, mold on hard cheeses can simply be cut off, and bruised produce is still perfectly fine to eat.

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The Great Benefits Of Pink Noise And More

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You’ve heard of white noise, but there are many different colors of noise—each with its own unique sound properties. Pink noise, for example, has been shown to improve sleep quality and even enhance memory retention. Similarly, brown noise has been used in therapy for its calming and relaxing effects. The health benefits of these different

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Tips For Air Pollution And Poor Air Quality

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Hotter and drier weather conditions in recent years have heightened wildfire activity across the globe, resulting in twice as many forests being burnt than 20 years ago. Besides forest damage and property loss, hazardous air quality can cause serious harm—especially to those with preexisting health challenges. Ahead, learn what you can do to protect yourself

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New Twist On Some Old Recipes – Ayurveda Meets Italian Style!

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Do you love decadent Italian meals but wish you didn’t feel sluggish after eating them? Did you know that you can substitute Ayurvedic ingredients to improve your body’s digestion, which leaves you feeling lighter and more energetic? Certified Ayurveda Counselor, Sara Garofalo, explains how! Read on. Here at the Farmers’ Almanac, we love featuring folks

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Heat Therapy: How And When To Treat Pain With Heat

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Remember when you weren’t feeling well and your mom or grandma suggested a heating pad or a warm compress? Ever wonder why? Or ask yourself when you got hurt—is it ice or it heat?  We explain the benefits of heat therapy. Why Heat Therapy   Thermotherapy (heat therapy) is often used to help ease chronic pain

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The Best Cooking Oils — 15 Kinds And Uses

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There are many different cooking oils out there, but which is truly the best? The answer depends on your needs, tastes, and the type of cooking you plan to do. Many cooking oils may be used interchangeably, but each one offers a unique taste. Learn about the different kinds and which to use as a

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Superfood Lattes – What are they? And can you make them at home?

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Superfood lattes are a trend that has cracked open the hot-drinks market and are quickly gaining steam. Unlike traditional lattes which are usually made with a spot of espresso and frothed milk, superfood lattes come in an assortment of flavors and pack a nutritional punch. Health-packed lattes made their mark years ago, most commonly as

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Boost Your Immunity with Fermented Garlic Honey

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Garlic honey may not make your mouth water with anticipation, but once you read about its powerful health benefits you may decide it’s worth a taste. Independent of each other, both honey and garlic contain powerful antioxidants that help keep your body’s immune system strong, as well as boost your brain health, protecting it from

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10 Surprising, No-Waste Uses For Strawberry Tops

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Don’t toss ’em, use ’em! You’ll love these clever waste-not, want-not ideas to put those vitamin-packed strawberry tops and scraps to use. For over 200 years, Farmers’ Almanac has been sharing “waste-not, want-not” wisdom to help readers “make do” with what’s on hand. That includes “think before you toss” advice when it comes to everything

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