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Doctors Will Not Tell You This- Cheap Way to Get Rid of Head Lice Almost Instantly!

by January 23, 2017

Head lice can be a parent’s worst nightmare, and due to this, even the smallest scratch can cause a full-blown quarantine to take place in a family home. These tiny insects are parasites that feed on human blood and are impossible to see, due to this, they can be difficult to remove.

Sadly, all it takes to spread these annoying little parasites is for your child to use someone else’s hairbrush, or sleep on someone else’s pillow. When they enter back into the home and use the family hairbrush, and lay back on the recliner in the family room, the entire family will have it by the end of the night.

While the bugs are not dangerous, they are extremely contagious, and near impossible to get rid of. On top of that, they leave your scalp itchy and inflamed. They can be removed, though, and we have even included a homemade remedy that is simple and effective.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

  • Lice Comb
  • White Vinegar
  • Listerine mouthwash (or another brand)
  • Few Towels
  • Shower Cap or plastic bags

Use the mouthwash to wash your child’s scalp. All hairs should be soaked in the solution. Using either a plastic shopping bag or shower cap, cover the head, and leave the mouthwash on for 60 minutes. Remove the bag, or cap, and wash your child’s hair with vinegar. Cover once more for another 60 minutes. Remove the cap again, and now wash the hair with shampoo. Now, using a lice comb, comb through the hair to remove the lice eggs from the hair.

This remedy works because lice hate the smell of Listerine, due to the spearmint aroma. Place Listerine in a spray bottle and spray your child’s hair regularly as long as the danger for re-infestation exists.

You will also need to make sure to boil the bedding of anyone affected with lice.

Lice are very uncomfortable to live with and insanely pesky to remove. Thankfully, they do not carry disease, but it is still a good idea to rid your household of these annoying parasites as soon as possible. Oftentimes, expensive, store-bought lice shampoos take multiple uses to eradicate the lice completely. The above remedy works in one use and contains ingredients you probably already have in your cabinets.

New Study Reveals Cheese is Just as Addictive as Hard Drugs

by January 23, 2017

Cheese is arguably one of America’s most loved comfort foods and is contained in a variety of traditional American dishes. Due to this, it is hardly a surprise to find that many Americans are actually addicted to cheese.

A team of scientists used the Yale Addiction Scale, which measures a person’s dependence, to find that cheese is especially potent because it contains casein. Casein is a substance found in all dairy products, which can trigger the same part of the brain as heroin- the opioid receptors.

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The researchers added that processed foods in general had associations with addictive behavior, with those containing fat being especially hard to stop eating.

Cheese contains around 10 lbs of milk per pound of cheese. During the process of turning milk into cheese, water is removed, which leaves behind concentrated fat and casein. Basically, this would mean that dairy products that are concentrated, like butter, cream or cheese, have an especially large amount of opiates similar to morphine.

Over-consumption of cheese can cause a variety of health ailments that could devastate your body on a number of levels. What’s worse, is that on top of ruining your health by eating cheese, you are also supporting an industry which leaves behind a plethora of tortured animals that were used until they were dry, and then tossed to the side.

To make a difference, you don’t have to remove cheese entirely from your diet. Instead, reduce the amount of concentrated dairy in your diet significantly, but the use of substitutes. This can be done by having cheese as a treat instead of a household staple. If you are ready to eliminate animal products from your diet, there are a number of alternatives, and sources of information that can help you on your journey.

Tutorial: Build An Amazing DIY Pergola and Fire Pit With Swings

by January 22, 2017

Everyone loves to entertain their friends and family! However, entertaining people can be kind of difficult sometimes! If you feel as if your backyard is going to waste, and you want to entertain your friends and family, here is a fun DIY project to building a pergola and fire pit! It has swings too!

A pergola is an archway in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with trained climbing or trailing plants. They are gorgeous additions to any yard, and they are fantastic for entertaining the family! They are a great way to keep everyone in a sociable environment while still being able to keep them entertained! Nobody is going to be bored at your house now. They can be used all year long – summer or winter.

This project can take anywhere from a weekend to two weeks depending on how many people you have, skill level, and availability. What do you need? See below.

Tools

  • Measuring tape
  • 4’ level
  • Mason’s line
  • Marking paint
  • Speed square
  • Reciprocating saw
  • Corded drill
  • 12” long ½” bit
  • Skill saw/circular saw
  • Drill driver
  • Rotary level (optional)
  • Auger
  • Post hole digger
  • Shovel

Materials

  • Seventeen 6x6x12’ pressure treated pine beams
  • Ten 2x10x12’ pressure treated pine beams (wood)
  • Two 2x6x12’ pressure treated pine beams
  • Two corbels
  • Two bags of quick setting concrete per post
  • 100-125 stone landscape blocks
  • Landscape adhesive
  • Twelve ½”x10” eye bolt with nut
  • 5lb box of 4” exterior decking screws
  • Five glass bulb string lights (optional)

Instructions

  • Choose a large enough area (about 22-24’ in diameter) and place a stake in the center
    Use a tape measure to determine fire pit and pergola radius, mark the points (*materials specified are for a 4’ fire pit radius and 12’ pergola radius) Tie a string and hold it tight, then walk in a circle using the paint to mark the exterior circle.

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  • Find out where you want your entrance to be, then mark 12’ intersecting lines around your circle. Start at the end of the last marker working your way around the circle until you have 8 by the end.
  • Use an auger to dig the post holes 3’ deep, remove any excess dirt left behind
    Installing posts.
  • Place a 6x6x12 wooden post in each hole with one flat face facing the center of the pergola.
  • Use a level to level the post.
  • Pour concrete bags around the base of the post and continue to level before the concrete sets.

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  • Make sure all posts are the same height by using a rotary laser level.
  • Cut to the shortest post height by marking square lines on all four sides with a speed square. Use the circular saw to cut along the lines on each side, then use a reciprocating saw to cut the remaining wood. 

Installing the fire pit

  • Dig a trench around the circumference of the pit about as deep as one of your stone blocks to anchor the pit.
  • Lay blocks tightly together.

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  • Spread landscape adhesive on top of the first row and begin laying the second row, staggering the seams. Repeat until as tall as you desire (about 4 levels is good)
  • Measure and mark the top of each beam according to the diagram.
  • Cut the beams at an angle and make sure they fit tightly together.
  • Cap the beams with a top plate to secure them. Make them meet evenly in the corners over the edge of each post.
  • Secure the top plates with 4” deck screws and one into the beam every 10” along

 

Installing swings:

  • Find the center of the pergola and measure evenly both ways depending on the length of your swing.
  • pergola5-670x419Using the corded drill with a 12” long and ½” bit, make holes for the eye bolts. Install the eye bolts and secure the swings.

Bar/Storage Area:

  • pergola7-670x503Directly across from your entrance, divide the distance between the two posts into thirds and use the auger to create holes.
  • Place two 6×6 posts cut to 5’ tall to support the bar top and stabilize with the concrete.
  • Trim 1.5” off the front and rear facing sides of the tops 5.5” deep.

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  • Install two 2×6 beams to fit between the two posts, resting on the bar posts. Attach with screws and attach a corbel to both bar posts beneath the beam for more support.
  • Use two 2×10 beams for the upper and lower surfaces of the bar, level them and secure with screws.

Finishing:

  • Allow the wood to dry and acclimate, then seal with a waterproofing product.
  • Hang the string lights if you wish to have any.
  • Sit back and enjoy all your hard work!

Powerful Natural Mixture Against Indigestion and Obesity

by January 22, 2017

The combination of these three ingredients can give off specific advantages to anyone interested in them. Wouldn’t you like to improve your health?

This mixture can prevent and treat gastrointestinal symptoms like indigestion and can ward off weight issues like obesity. Taking a few minutes out of your day to prepare this drink might be one of the best things you do for your health.

These three ingredients are packed with vitamins and minerals as well as anti-inflammatory properties. By mixing honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic together you are creating a powerhouse of benefits!

Here’s how to make this amazing mixture:

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Combine these ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend them thoroughly.
  • Pour this into a glass jar once blended.
  • Refrigerate the mixture.
  • Take two tablespoons of this each morning before drinking anything.

For an improved flavor, you could add some organic juice in. If you want to get the best effects from this mixture make sure all of your ingredients are fresh and organic. Setting aside the time to make and implement this remedy into your life will make a huge difference. Enjoy!

 

 

10 Toxic Potato Chip Brands That You Should Never Put In Your Mouth , and 16 Alternatives!

by January 22, 2017

Many different large corporate food manufacturers have been caught using seriously toxic ingredients! Some even have carcinogenic ingredients! Once again, Here is 10 chip brands you should never eat again.

Potato chips somehow find their way into almost every home across America. I can never remember eating potato chips or seeing anyone in my house eating them, but for some reason we always have them! Anyways, if you are a potato chip fanatic, you need to be very careful when it comes to choosing what brand to invest in. While there are organic potato chips on the market, many mainstream and large potato chip companies are using toxic ingredients! Here are 10 of them, and also here are 16 alternatives to potato chips.

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Before we get to the brands to avoid, I want you to know about the toxic ingredients their using. They are using Acrylamide, a probable carcinogen. French fries also contain over one hundred times the recommended dose. The FDA has warned against its dangerous side effects, but somehow it is still legal to use. They also use GMO vegetable oils and harsh additives that can really damage your metabolism.

Brands to Avoid:

Lay’s

Lay’s is a very common chip brand. They are actually a very family trusted brand. All that changes now. They are owned by Pepsi, so keep that in mind when buying other Pepsi products.

Pringles

Considering the fact that they use 50% less potatoes than other chip brands should really be an indicator of no good. They are also owned by Proctor and gamble, a company that tests on animals… They also own brands like Dawn, Gillette, Olay, Tampax, and Tide.

Cape Cod

These chips have a high level of Acrylamide. They were also involved in a lawsuit in 2008 for its obscene levels of the chemical. 7,000 PPM to be precise!

Kettle Chips

They also contain an obscene amount of Acrylamide.

Good Health Natural Foods Olive Oil Potato Chips

At 385 ppb of acrylamide, these potato chips are best avoided.

Herr’s Potato Chips

These chips are similar to the rest, swooping in with about 468 PPB of the toxic chemical.

UTZ

Sickening to think that this brand claims to have organic chips. They also contain mass amounts of acrylamide.

Ruffles

Ruffles are owned by Pepsi, so this is no shock. They contain 292 ppb.

Terra Sweet Potato Chips

767 ppb, and claiming to be healthy for children. Incredible.

Route 11 Sweet Potato Chips

At 2762 ppb, these chips come in at the worst levels of acrylamide you’ve seen on this list. Sweet potato chips are known to have more toxic ingredients than regular potato chips.

9 Amazing Uses Of Aspirin That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of!

by January 22, 2017

Aspirin is bad to take as medication, but it actually can serve many different purposes! It can have so many different uses throughout your home, it truly is versatile. 

You’ve probably never heard of aspirin being used around the house. Actually, you’ve probably never heard of anybody using it for anything else besides pain. While aspirin is one of the most common OTC pain medications, it actually poses a lot of health risks. Taking aspirin increases your risk for having a stroke, can cause an allergic reaction, gastrointestinal bleeding, and it can really damage your heart. However, aspirin has some key components when it comes to life hacks. Everyone can utilize aspirin. It might just make life a little bit easier in this hectic modern day world.

Here Are 9 Amazing Uses For Aspirin That You Have Probably Never Heard of Before:

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Reviving Dead Car Batteries

you may be able to get your vehicle started by dropping two aspirin tablets into the battery itself. The aspirin’s acetylsalicylic acid will combine with the battery’s sulfuric acid to produce one last charge. Just be sure to drive to your nearest service station.

Sweat Stains

Before you give up all hope of ever getting that sweat stain out of your good white dress shirt, try this: Crush two aspirins and mix the powder in 1/2 cup warm water. Soak the stained part of the garment in the solution for two to three hours.

Restoring Hair Color

Swimming in a chlorinated pool can have a noticeable, and often unpleasing, effect on your hair coloring if you have light-colored hair. But you can usually return your hair to its former shade by dissolving six to eight aspirins in a glass of warm water. Rub the solution thoroughly into your hair, and let it set for 10-15 minutes.

Acne

Even those of us who are well past adolescence can get the occasional pimple. Put the kibosh on those annoying blemishes by crushing one aspirin and moistening it with a bit of water. Apply the paste to the pimple, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before washing off with soap and water. It will reduce the redness and soothe the sting. If the pimple persists, repeat the procedure as needed until it’s gone.

Calluses

Soften hard calluses on your feet by grinding five or six aspirins into a powder. Make a paste by adding 1/2 teaspoon each of lemon juice and water. Apply the mixture to the affected areas, then wrap your foot in a warm towel and cover it with a plastic bag. After staying off your feet for at least ten minutes, remove the bag and towel, and file down the softened callus with a pumice stone.

Dandruff

Is your dandruff problem getting you down? Keep it in check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and adding it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo

Insect Bites

Control the inflammation caused by mosquito bites or bee stings by wetting your skin and rubbing an aspirin over the spot. Of course, if you are allergic to bee stings — and have difficulty breathing, develop abdominal pains, or feel nauseated following a bee sting — get medical attention at once.

Flowers

It’s a tried-and-true way to keep roses and other cut flowers fresh longer: Put a crushed aspirin in the water before adding your flowers. Other household items that you can put in the water to extend the life of your flower arrangements include: a multivitamin, a teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt and baking soda, and even a copper penny. Also, don’t forget to change the vase water every few days.

Gardening

Aspirin is not only a first-aid essential for you, but for your garden as well. Some gardeners grind it up for use as a rooting agent, or mix it with water to treat fungus conditions in the soil. But be careful when using aspirin around plants; too much of it can cause burns or other damage to your greenery. When treating soil, the typical dosage should be a half or a full aspirin tablet in 1 quart (1 liter) water.

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