Flaxseed may be one of those long overlooked super plant foods. There has been reported evidence that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes as well as protect against radiation toxicity and treat carpal tunnel syndrome. If just...

Lavender is one of the most used essential oils in the world. It has had a long history of use for over 2,500 years both medicinally and for religious purposes. Egyptians used it in mummification and as a perfume. Romans used it for bathing, cooking and for...

Robert Nicholson In simple terms, Situational Awareness is just plain old paying attention of what’s going on around you. Since the dawn of the human race we have been programed to survive by using our intuition. The center of our brain is where our basic bodily...

Botanical name: Lavandula augustifolia, Lavandula vera 
Common name: English lavender
Family: Labiatae Parts used: all parts have a fragrance, but the flowers and flower stems are used to extract essential oil Native Region: indigenous to the mountainous regions of...

Insurance is a form of protection from financial loss in case something goes wrong, also known as risk management. This is a tool in which the insured tranfers a risk of  loss to an “insurance” company that covers the risk in exchange for monetary compensation known...

Getting to be outdoors in spring and summer cures everyone of the seasonal affective disorder (SAD) also known as winter depression. As we get to enjoy warm sunshine, clear skies and fun, games and even working outside, we need to be cautious to not over do exposure....

Are you interested in plants and their benefits to us? As you begin to pursue this  adventure, you will quickly become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information available. The Herbal Academy recommends studying one plant at a time. This will allow you to delve...

Breads cooked over the coals of a campfire on a stick or in a skillet are a welcome treat after hiking or just being outside in the cool air all day. Have you ever cooked bread without an oven? These recipes are some old ones that could easily have been baked at the...

Are you a beef jerky fan? Lots of folks recommend making your own to save money and get the flavor you want. There are a variety of tools to use to make it and the recipes are endless. This is usually a two day process. Start with deciding what type of equipment...

EHow Most drivers face a flat at least a few times in their lives. Although it can be daunting the first time you attempt it, changing a flat tire is not difficult. Almost anyone can do it in less than 15 minutes - less time than it usually takes for a tow truck to...