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Get ready to deck your halls with these simple holiday crafts—and get the whole family involved in the Christmas festivities.This the season for holiday crafting!There’s nothing like holiday crafting to get you into the Christmas spirit. Plus, it’s a great way to spend time with the family and save money on holiday decor. But what if you’re the least crafty person on the planet? Don’t worry! These DIY Christmas decorations are easy enough for anyone to make. (Yes, even you—we promise.) Many of them are also made from upcycled and natural elements, adding an environmentally friendly spin to the season....

Concerned about the potential side-effects of prescription anti-anxiety medication? Consider these six herbs and supplements, which can serve as natural remedies for anxiety.KavaThis pepper plant from the Pacific islands has been used for centuries as a natural way to induce sleep and soothe anxiety. It works by affecting levels of calming chemicals in the brain. However, high doses can cause liver damage, so we don’t recommend kava if you have an increased risk for liver disease (if, for example, you drink heavily or take medications that also stress the liver).As with all of these natural remedies for anxiety, it’s important...

With the proper care, your holiday houseplants can last well into the new year.Poinsettias are popular both as gifts and festive decor, but novice and experienced gardeners alike can use some tips on how to care for them over the holidays—and beyond. Check out these pro tips on how to care for poinsettias and other popular holiday houseplants.How to Care For PoinsettiasMany people simply keep their poinsettias around until they’ve lost their coloured leaves, and then throw them out. But with a little care, poinsettias can be brought back to bloom year after year. (If you’re not a fan of...

On busy days, it's so tempting to hit up a drive-thru so you can skip cooking and cleanup time. But you can also skip that stuff with a slow cooker. With these tips on how to master that handy kitchen appliance, dinner will be way more satisfying, too.Mistake 1: OvercookingWhenever you serve a slow-cooked dish, your family gives it low marks because of the mushy veggies, chalky meat and/or muddy, one-note flavours.What to do instead: Take advantage of the slow cooker’s Keep Warm setting if you need to leave something on longer than the recipe requires. Or, choose a recipe...

Un bon remède à la maison pour aider à contrôler l'hypertension artérielle est de prendre le jus de citron avec de l'eau de noix de coco ou de consommer les capsules d'ail quotidiennement, car ces ingrédients possèdent des propriétés qui aident à contrôler la pression artérielle.Bien que ces remèdes populaires soient utiles pour compléter le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle, ils ne doivent être pris qu'avec la connaissance du cardiologue, car ils ne remplacent pas les médicaments prescrits par le médecin.1. L'ail de l'eauL'eau d'ail est un excellent moyen de réguler la pression artérielle car elle stimule la production d'oxyde nitrique,...