This time of year many people love to smell cinnamon and eat dishes that use this aromatic spice. We use it to bake apples, apple pies, pumpkin pies, etc. A house that smells of cinnamon makes us feel warm and content. It has a long history of use in baking yummy desserts and it is one of the oldest known spices. It has a long history as an herbal remedy for colds, flu, and digestive issues. I don't think it is a coincidence that we gravitate towards foods with cinnamon as temperatures dip and … [Read more...]
5 Uses for Peppermint Oil
Its becoming more common for people to skip potentially dangerous prescriptions and over the counter drugs for natural alternatives. The great thing about many of these natural products is that they can be beneficial for more than one problem. A great example is peppermint oil. It has been used to help with tons of various problems. Here are a few uses for peppermint oil you may just find yourself trying. Digestive aid The most common use of peppermint oil is aiding in digestion. It helps … [Read more...]
City Sues Over Lead Paint
I just read an article about how the city of Cincinnati has filed a law suit against nine paint manufacturers asking that the companies be required to clean up all lead hazards in properties in the city, pay for a public awareness campaign about lead's dangers and repay the city for years of testing and investigating lead hazards. While I am not sure that this case is entirely fair to the paint companies I do believe that they should be putting a hefty percentage of their profits toward … [Read more...]
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