While your vet will certainly have a ready treatment for your dog’s kennel cough, there are also some home remedies you can use alongside that treatment. In fact, kennel cough isn’t so different from the coughs we get when afflicted with a cold, which means these remedies could potentially help you out as well. Of…
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While the concept of bacteria crawling over your face sounds scary or even creepy, it’s actually the best-case scenario in terms of skincare, as the skin apparently houses a special bacterial blend that’s crucial for its health. Despite experts previously seeing these tiny organisms as simple foes, they’re now discovering the sheer amount of good…
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In this day and age, there are plenty of things that can cause you to start losing sleep—from a busy, stressful lifestyle, a digital device that emits blue lighting before you go to bed, to bedroom set ups that aren’t conducive for getting a good night’s sleep. So many factors contribute to sleepless nights, and…
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As most homeowners and renters will tell you, taking care of a rat problem is no easy feat and can take weeks to finally eradicate. To fix their rat or mouse problem, many opt for snap traps, sticky pads, poison (if there are no pets present in the house), or even live-catch traps. However, for…
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While some parts of the U.S. still feel as if they’re in the middle of summer, it doesn’t change the fact that winter is around the corner, and with it comes flu and cold season. Coughing fits, sore throats, and runny noses are never fun and can be incredibly frustrating, but, fortunately, there are many…
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While tri-tips are tougher and admittedly cheaper cuts, they can seriously transform as they braise slow and low in a broth wonderfully flavored by a fairly surprising ingredient—French onion soup mix. The beef’s meaty, deep flavor complements the dish’s caramelized root veggies, thanks in large part to the inclusion of Manuka honey. If you’re ready…
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When a hive has grown so large that it must divide its numbers to survive, one half leaves with a new queen in tow to find a new place to build a hive and call home. However, while honey bees can usually find sufficient spots out in the wild to set up shop, they sometimes…
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If you’re a dog owner who also enjoys making their own barbeque dishes, there is a good chance you’ve noticed some serious jealousy in your dog’s eyes every time you start grilling up something meaty and delicious. Even if you slip them something small off the bone, the stares and the begging are never likely…
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According to a study recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the weed-killer known as glyphosate decreases the microorganisms in a honey bee’s guts, and such changes leave the insects much more likely to die an early death. These lost but helpful microorganisms in the guts of honey bees are directly…
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When it comes to choosing your next vacation, there are fewer places better than New Zealand, what with its natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and many, many things to do during your likely too brief a stay. It’s a bit of a cliché for travelers to step off a plane and declare the air of a…
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When moving as one, a honey bee swarm, which occurs after a hive has grown too large and must divide to survive, is basically a superorganism, changing shape whenever responding to strain or stress, even when doing so costs several individuals their lives. With a new queen at the center, this superorganism of a swarm…
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Rather than save your scone fix for your local coffee shop, you should try making your own, stating with these raw honey goat cheese scones. Ingredients for Raw Honey Goat Cheese Scones 5½ cups of all-purpose flour ½ cup and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar ¾ cup of cornmeal 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of…
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While you can always buy rabbit treats at your local pet store, there’s something fun about making your own treats. Whether you bake them or make them raw, your rabbit will certainly appreciate the effort, especially if you make them with raw honey. If you’re interested in trying out a few different types of homemade…
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When it comes to horses, it is apparently common practice within Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries to feed horses honey. The belief is that, due to its natural sugars, honey works as a reliable energy source, but even with anecdotal evidence backing it up, some out there may still be wondering if honey is…
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When something important is right around the corner, such as your wedding day, that is always when your face decides to break out in a fit of acne. We’ve all been there, and it drives us all crazy! If you find yourself a week away from your big day with uncooperative acne, there are a…
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