Farmers' Almanac
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Minimalist Medicine: How to Control High Blood Pressure Without Meds
Part of our r(E)volution is being as good a steward of our bodies and our health as we are of the land. So recently when I was diagnosed with high blood pressure I felt a bit like a failure. But I was determined to make a change. Despite what some may say, you don’t always need medications either to control things like your blood pressure. Here is a list of some things that I am going to do and I encourage you to do as well!
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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Lyme disease is on the rise. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself.
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Try This Surefire Hiccup Cure!
Nearly everyone has their own cure that they swear by. This one works like magic!
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Environmental Wellness is Personal Wellness
A healthy Earth means healthy people. This Earth Day, go green for your health.
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What is High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Confused about high fructose corn syrup? Get the facts!
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Cold Hands and Feet? Try This
Home remedies for poor circulation and cold hands or feet.
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Celebrated Too Much? Crazy Hangover Cures!
Planning on enjoying New Year’s a little too much? You might want to try these unusual hangover cures.
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Try Whole Foods for Winter Health
With proper nourishment and regular exercise, winter can be a season to savor. Learn more!
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Eat Citrus for Health
At a time of year when other fresh fruits and vegetables are less plentiful, citrus fruit can provide valuable nutrients that might otherwise be hard to come by
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.