Category: Life
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Head-to-Toe Habits for Everyday Wellness
Taking care of yourself doesn’t require a complete overhaul of your daily life. Small changes, when done consistently, can yield long-lasting effects on your health and happiness. You don’t need a gym membership, a meditation retreat, or a complex meal plan to feel better, think more clearly, and connect more deeply with others. What you…
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Ode to the Paw Paw Tree
The paw paw tree, native to eastern North America, holds significant historical and cultural value, having been a staple for Native Americans and recognized by figures like Thomas Jefferson. Its tasty fruit, ecologically vital and increasingly sought after, faces challenges in cultivation and distribution. Reviving interest highlights its culinary potential and environmental importance.
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Maintaining Eye Health
I have suffered from pretty severe myopia for most of my life. Long ago, I just accepted that my eyes would likely keep getting worse. Surprisingly, my prescription has remained unchanged for the last decade! Even though every year, my eye doctor tells me, “this is probably the year you’ll need reading glasses”, so far,…
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Understanding Systemic Inflammation and How to Keep It in Check
Systemic inflammation is one of those medical terms that gets thrown around a lot, but unless you’re dealing with an autoimmune condition or chronic illness, you might not think much about it. Here’s the thing, though: it’s not just a problem for people with specific diagnoses. It’s an underlying factor in a wide range of…
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Healthy Dessert Challenge: Peanut Butter Cookies
In the first 2025 issue of Fermenting Solutions I laid out a goal for creating a “Healthy Dessert“. Ultimately, I plan on actually creating several, but the first one that I am trying to perfect are Peanut Butter Cookies. This recipe isn’t quite yet perfected, but I consider it good enough to share at this…
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Making a Living as a Creative
Photo By: Kaboompics.com Making a Living as a Creative: Tips for Gaining Visibility and Opportunities Transforming your creative passion into a thriving career is more feasible than ever. The key to making a living as a creative lies in adopting strategies that enhance your visibility and resonate with your audience. This article explores practical approaches…
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How to Be Productive
In today’s fast-paced world, being productive is crucial for achieving success in both personal and professional life. With numerous tasks competing for our attention, it’s easy to get bogged down and lose focus. However, by implementing a few simple yet effective strategies, you can significantly boost your productivity and accomplish more in less time. How…
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Improving Indoor Air Quality
Improving Indoor Air Quality: A Step-by-Step Guide Winter is coming! I’ve been insulating and sealing everything in my home as a way to reduce heating/cooling costs. Due to this, less fresh air is now actively being pulled into my house. Because of this, I’ve been thinking a lot more about making sure the air inside…
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Supporting a Loved One with Chronic Illness
Photo via Freepik Supporting a loved one with a chronic health condition is a journey that demands both compassion and ingenuity. Supporting a chronic illness is not just about providing care but also about fostering an environment where the sufferer feels empowered and understood. This involves finding creative ways to offer support that respects their…
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Stay Cool Under Pressure With These Stress-Busting Tips
Photo via Pexels For many people, stress has become a familiar but unwelcome companion in recent months. While some stress is inevitable, excessive stress can impair your health, happiness, and overall quality of life. Understanding and managing these stressors effectively is crucial. This guide, courtesy of Transmutable Explorations, provides practical strategies to help you…