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Coconut oil pulling has gained mainstream attention in the news and on fashion blogs in recent years. I’ve been using this Ayurvedic oral health practice off and on for years, and I’ve seen noticeable effects. It was one of the tools I used to remineralize my teeth and reverse tooth decay. Although it’s somewhat controversial, oil pulling has existed for thousands of years. The practice not only offers health benefits for our mouths, but in caring for our mouths, we’re caring for our bodies. Oral health goes beyond the health of our teeth and gums. (Listen to this amazing podcast…

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We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.As a home gym owner with a keen eye for budget-friendly strength equipment, getting great value is one of the most important factors when deciding whether to pull the trigger on a potential purchase. However, when it comes to the uber-competitive adjustable bench market, it’s tough to contend against Rogue and REP Fitness — companies known for producing highly-rated options like the Adjustable Bench 3.0 and the AB-5200. Yet despite being better known for their power racks than their weight benches, Titan raised their standards and finally delivered…

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Created On: April 15, 2024 | By Debbie | Leave a comment Savor the flavors of summer with this strawberry spinach salad recipe with poppyseed dressing, almonds, avocado, red onion, and coconut bacon. This salad makes a great side dish for everything from brunch to dinner. Post originally published June 2019; updated April 2024. This strawberry spinach salad with poppyseed dressing is the quintessential salad for spring and summer! As soon as those juicy strawberries made their appearance at the farmer’s market, we’ve been buying at least 2 quarts a week.  (They don’t last long with our toddler around.) This…

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On November 12, WordPress 6.7 was released for WordPress users everywhere to enjoy. Keeping with the jazz theme, WordPress 6.7 goes by the name “Rollins,” named after Sonny Rollins. In total, 750 different contributors worked on WordPress 6.7. In this post, I want to take you through some of the highlights of the release, including features that regular users will care about and features that developers might care about.

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Oooph. It has been a month of seemingly quite random online and in-person purchases but by God have these things tickled the collective fancy of my Instagram followers. From a pressure-relieving seat-pad to a face contour wand that creates instant cheekbones, here are the bits and pieces that people have gone wild for. I mean we should obviously go in with the sexiest item: this Gel Seat Cushion “for long sitting” has a special honeycomb design that helps to spread load and relieve pressure on the lower back, hips, sciatic nerve and – crucially – on the old fanjita. The undercarriage. Yes,…

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 I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in an area with apple trees (too hot down here!) but I still love making my own. Unlike some canning adventures, I feel like homemade applesauce is well worth the effort. Plus it makes the house smell great! A word of caution though … your family will never want to eat store-bought applesauce again. Mine won’t! Easy Recipe For the Best Applesauce There’s truly no comparison between homemade and watery, store-bought applesauce. The apple flavor from homemade is so much better.…

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We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.Getting in shape and eating healthier tops many people’s New Year resolution lists. Even if you already work out consistently and follow a solid nutrition plan, the new year can be an excellent time to set new fitness goals or try a new program. To help you kickstart your health and wellness journey for 2024, we’ve compiled a list of the best New Year’s fitness sales. We’ll update this page frequently as we gather more information about New Year’s sales, so be sure to bookmark it and keep…

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Created On: April 18, 2024 | By Debbie | Leave a comment If you’re looking for a healthy vegan salad to add to your line up, try this adaptable vegan cobb salad with coconut bacon. Add lots of color with a variety of veggies and toss with a homemade creamy cashew dill dressing – you’ll be making this one on repeat! Post originally published June 2016; updated April 2024. This colorful vegan cobb salad may become your new favorite for summer. I honestly packed this lunch for work for a couple weeks in a row – it’s just that good!…

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But the magic is fading. In the face of warming, acidifying oceans, coral skeletons are at risk of dissolving. Scientists are racing to develop ways to help stave off collapse. But their efforts are hampered by the difficulty of studying delicate coral polyps in the lab.In a first for helping coral polyps respond to these threats, scientists from the University of Florida have recreated the first stage of the coral skeleton creation process in a common, squishy sea anemone. The technique transforms this soft-bodied creature into the perfect lab model for researching coral skeletons and developing ways to bolster coral polyps…

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But write about his non-puking I shall, because this could be a handy old bit of information for some. It’s the sort of helpful info that should be freely passed around, perhaps from generation to generation, even, daubed onto a cave wall or scratched onto a scroll of parchment. Ye ancient words of Ruthe Crillye, in service to cat-owners everywhere. Saving carpets and rugs, one house at a time. In case you’re new to me (hello!) then let me introduce you to my cat, Mr Bear. He’s a British Shorthair, will be thirteen this month and is a bit of…

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