What is smog? Is ozone to blame? Ozone are three oxygen molecules that are created near the earth when man-made pollutants and heat from sunlight are present. However, ozone is not the culprit. Hydrocarbons, VOCs, and nitrous oxides (essentially exhaust fumes) are the real causes of smog. Here’s what the EPA has said in the…
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back pain when breathing
Back pain when breathing is usually the result of a muscle problem in the upper back. The back muscles are located very close to the lungs; when we inhale, the lungs expand, forcing the muscles of the upper back and chest to move. A muscle strain in the upper back can cause this movement to…
Use carrot juice to relieve constipation
Carrot juice Carrot juices contain certain oils that act on the mucous membranes of the stomach and colon. This helps with digestion and keeps your bowls working properly. Carrots are high in fiber and beta-carotene, an antioxidant, which the body converts to vitamin A. Carrots can make stools softer and larger. Why are larger stools…
Floyd, Virginia: Where Hippies, Farmers, and Business Owners Meet
The Oddfellas Cantina logo sums up the town of Floyd, VA. Drawn in the style of Grant Wood’s American Gothic painting, the logo graphic shows three men standing side by side: a farmer wearing overalls and holding a hoe; a Jerry Garcia look-alike and a businessman in a suit sporting a bowler hat. Coexisting happily…
Make Your Own Panoramic Sugar Easter Eggs
Making your own panoramic sugar Easter eggs isn’t difficult, it just takes a little time. But making them with friends or family will create memories that will last even longer than the beautiful eggs. First decide how big you want your eggs to be. Buy plastic Easter eggs that open to the size you want….
Listen to the inner voice of love during grief
Have you ever felt extremely sad, abandoned, unloved and suddenly received an insight that gives you temporary relief from your anguish? Or have you felt like you have no future now that your loved one is not going to be with you and then, in an instant, see something you can do to keep the…
Lose weight with a biannual cleanse
Over time, a great way to lose weight and improve your overall health is to do a “cleanse” once or (preferably) twice a year. Here’s the idea: Over time, especially for those of us who don’t always eat healthy foods, toxins from food, as well as from the modern world, build up in your body….
San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco borders the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. The city is a perfect vacation getaway. There are many famous landmarks and attractions to see such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, and Chinatown. There are plenty of accommodation options, from the cheapest to the most luxurious. If you love…
How can I get my husband to choose me and our marriage over everything (and everyone) else?
Wives who are at the end of their marital strings often reach out to me. Sometimes it is very clear that you are at a point in your marriage where your husband is not making you a priority in her life. Often the wife believes that the husband sees her marriage almost as an afterthought….
Salt and the candida diet
Salt is the mother of all spices. You’ve never heard of a paprika, have you? It is so well known and so widely used that it even deserves its own adjective; salty. Salt, used in moderation, is excellent for enhancing the flavor of food. However, salt is often attacked because when used in excess it…