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09/20/2012

Make a small pillow or sachet bag, and fill it with cedar chips or shavings, or chamomile flowers—loose or in tea bags. Attach the sachet securely to your pet’s collar. The scent will drive the fleas away from your pet.

09/14/2012

via Daily Health News

Really interesting psychological trick!

Can saying two simple words help you lose weight and stick to your healthy habits? Researchers cautiously say yes! In a series of experiments, dieters who said “I don’t” rather than “I can’t” when offered tempting treats were more likely to choose healthier options or abstain from food completely, a...

09/08/2012

via Bottom Line Secrets

More than just a tasty snack!

As a health reporter, I get happy when a new study produces scientific evidence in support of advice that seems sensible but previously lacked proof. And it’s particularly nice when that advice deals with something sweet and yummy.

09/05/2012

via Household Magic Daily Tips

If you have a coffee grinder that’s occasionally used for spices, be sure to clean out every morsel of spice before putting coffee into it. You can clean the grinder by grinding 2 or 3 pieces of plain wheat bread. Taste the last piece of ground bread to make sure there is no trace of the spice.

08/30/2012

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Tired of your braggy Facebook buddies? Share this message with them now.

Open computer...log onto Facebook...commence reading—or posting—status updates such as, “I just ate the most delicious pastrami sandwich!”Studies have shown that around 80% of all posts on social media simply announce our own experiences.

08/29/2012

Lead warning

Don’t serve food that contains vinegar (such as vinaigrette dressing, cucumber salad or coleslaw) on painted plates. The vinegar may leach out the lead from the plates, and that can be dangerously toxic, especially to children. If you have any question about the plates you use, buy a lead-testing ki...

08/24/2012

Mosquito season is around the corner. While no one I know has ever found this cause for rejoicing, right now there is more reason than ever to dread the arrival of these bloodsuckers.

08/23/2012

Watch out! The Food and Drug Administration has identified the source of a deadly salmonella outbreak and a recall is underway.

Stay informed. The Washington Post has more.

OWENSVILLE, Ind. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified an Indiana farm tied to a recent salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe and says the operation has launched a formal recall of the melons.

08/01/2012

Need a healthy alternative to butter? Look no further!

Pour extra-virgin olive oil in a wide-mouth jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate. The oil will solidify and you can use it as a healthy spread on bread or toast, in place of butter.

07/26/2012

Are you or any of your loved ones taking a Statin to lower cholesterol? If you, you need to aware of the risks! Bottom Line's Daily Health News has the full story.

Even though we often can lower our cholesterol naturally (“I’ll pass on the mac and cheese”), many of us—25% of Americans, in fact—get extra help from statin drugs, such as Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor and Vytorin, because those meds can lower LDL “bad” cholesterol by 30% or more.

07/24/2012

Are you following Daily Burst of Energy from Bottom Line?

Start your day one bright idea to rev you up, make your life simpler and give you as much get-up-and-go (or more) as that first cup of coffee. Rise and shine!

Check out the lights in your bathroom. Are they as high in wattage as they can safely be? Many people don’t realize that they can substantially brighten up their bathrooms by using bulbs that produce more light. Don’t forget your shower stall! A dingy bathroom lowers your mood. A well-lit bathroom i...

07/13/2012

Are you taking any of these surprisingly dangerous remedies? Be educated on the effects of any medicine you're taking!

Some medicines are obviously risky. Most people know that codeine and driving don’t mix…and that you might bleed too much when taking a blood thinner such as warfarin.What people don’t realize is that every drug, including over-the-counter medications, potentially can cause serious side effects.