Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths:
A Powerful (and Cheap!) Detoxifier

Epsom salts have been used to treat a variety of health ailments by numerous cultures for centuries. Epsom salt baths have astounding health benefits and are an excellent way to de­stress and detoxify the whole body. However, these salts are not just beneficial for healing the human body. ­They are are useful as household cleaners and can even nourish the garden. You can find bulk Epsom salts at gardening stores almost everywhere, making them a real health bargain

Read More
 

6 Ways to Cool Down with Cucumbers, Plus Recipes

Summer offers limitless opportunities to move and frolic in the sunshine. As joyous as all those backyard BBQs, trips to the beach, and swimming in the lake may be, sometimes all that fun in the sun can overheat your body.

Fortunately, there’s a great way to cool off, both from the inside out and the outside in, using something you probably have in your refrigerator this very moment—the mighty cucumber. From salads and smoothies to a refreshing face mask and sunburn soother, you can use this versatile and nutritious veggie-like fruit in a variety of ways to keep your body feeling as cool as a cucumber.

Read More