While it’s not exactly popsicle weather right now and won’t be for another seven months or so, dogs are a bit more open to the types of treats they get throughout the year. That’s why you shouldn’t count out these Manuka honey apple popsicles for your dog just because the weather is starting to turn.…
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These days, rather than inspecting beehives by hand, beekeepers and other industry insiders are leaning more toward new high-quality sensors for monitoring commercial honey bees. Basically, this shift means honey bees, which have seen declining numbers for over a decade now, can get the full attention of the keepers working hard to keep them healthy…
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Commonly known by the name “jock itch,” especially in athletes and men, the fungal infection tinea cruris causes both burning and itching of the groin, thanks to a fungus called Trichophyton rubrum, which also causes ringworm nail infections, foot infections, and beard, hair, and scalp fungal infections. As with most types of fungi, T. rubrum…
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According to the Department of Health Services in the state of Texas, parents of infant children as well as other adults were warned about giving certain pacifiers to babies, specifically those containing honey. This warning came as a result of four babies in that state becoming sick with botulism and then being treated for it…
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According to Gary Pointon, a New Zealand beekeeper, “It’s part of beekeeping that you’re going to get stung, and for the first 20 stings, I was fine. Then, I got stung in the head and went into anaphylactic shock, and the doctors decided I was allergic … [but] it hasn’t stopped me!” Pointon is one…
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If you’re familiar with the traditional walnut and orange cranberry relish, it’s possible you may not want to change something you already enjoy. However, if you’re among those who also enjoy trying new things every now and then, you might want to check out this recipe for Manuka honey cranberry relish, which offers the right…
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While research into neonicotinoid pesticides, which have proven to be harmful to pollinators like honey bees, has brought about many new revelations, scientists announced recent findings that provide new insight into how these pesticides affect the declining pollinating species around the world. It turns out exposure to a specific neonicotinoid pesticide called imidacloprid causes complex…
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Being as small as they are, it can be difficult to provide hamsters and similar pet rodents with treats other than the ones found at your local pet store. However, your hamsters deserve treats just like any other good pet, so, if you’re looking for affordable pet treat recipes, you need to check out this…
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According to research performed by the University of California in Berkeley and the University of Exeter, as much as 13 percent of beekeepers in the United States are at risk of losing their honey bee colonies as a result of pesticides sprayed for fighting the Zika virus. This disease, known for affecting unborn children via…
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When it comes to improving gut health, it’s always wise to adhere to any treatments or medications offered by your physician, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add other means of treatment to your plan, such as sipping on a probiotic drink made with your own two hands. By making one of these drinks, you’re…
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With the major holidays creeping up on us sooner rather than later, it’s crucial for those wanting to look their best to have effective yet simple beauty treatments ready to go. In the end, who doesn’t want to be at their best when the onslaught of holiday parties, nights out, and New Year’s occasions is…
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When many families prep their daily or even weekly dinner plans, they try to include something different every now and then, such as homemade dinner rolls as opposed to the kind you find frozen in the supermarket. Rather than going for typical white rolls, however, you can always try out a whole-wheat variety, which not…
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Some horse owners will tell you that it’s better to avoid offering treats to their animals and instead offer simple positive reinforcement via pats on the neck or scratches on the mane. However, others stipulate that an occasional treat to go with their regular grain, hay, or grass won’t cause any damage, so long as…
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Summer has come and gone, and now flu season has arrived, meaning we’re at that special point in the year when the throat is far more susceptible to scratchiness and soreness. For many people, sore throats are a simple annoyance, but for those out there whose livelihood is dependent upon their speaking and singing ability,…
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As anyone with skin can attest to, winter is a mean season for skincare, with colder weather, sharper winds, and a lot more heat indoors doing a number on one’s skin, leaving it feeling rough, dry, and even peeling. For men, skincare in the winter involves much more than just stealing a pinch of your…
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