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[:en] Is there anyone around who doesn’t like the idea of generosity ? We are indeed a species that loves to help others and confront needs when we see them. Unfortunately, there are also very few people who are content with the level of generosity in their lives. A lot of people wish they were able to give more. And while there are a number of reasons that this may be the case… sometimes the…

[:en]Mouthwash & mouth spray[:fr]Bain de bouche et spray buccal[:]

[:en] Most people use a mouthwash either in the hope of eliminating bad breath or to help their mouths feel fresh and clean. That said, there are numerous mouthwashes commercially available said to serve a variety of different purposes. Some claim to help fight cavities, others to help remove plaque, tartar, or gingivitis. Still, others claim to help whiten teeth. My homemade mouthwash is…

[:en]Skin tightening cream[:fr]Crème raffermissante pour la peau[:]

[:en] It happens far too often. Big-name beauty products with hefty price tags make claims promising smooth skin, yet deliver lackluster results. More so than not, these products also contain unnecessary perfumes and chemicals that can raise potential health concerns. One of the best things you can do for your skin is to use cosmetics and creams from pure natural sources to feed your skin with…

[:en]Express floor cleaning solution[:fr]Solution de nettoyage de sol express[:]

[:en] We’ve all been there before. You get a spill or stain on your floor, and you don’t have the right cleaning product to take care of it. Fortunately, a homemade floor cleaner can solve your problem and remove the mess quickly. But how do you make a DIY floor cleaner, and how can you be sure it’s safe? Whatever type of floor cleaner you’re looking for, this express floor cleaning solution…

[:en]Diy essential oils diffuser[:fr]Diffuseur d'huiles essentielles fait maison[:]

[:en] There are plenty of essential oil diffusers available in stores, at various price points. But maybe you haven’t found something that really works with your home decor style. Or maybe you need something a little more… mobile, for traveling? Perhaps you just like to get crafty and make your own. All you need are the following : Glass bowl Himalayan salt Essential oils Tea light Place the…

[:en]All purpose cleaning product[:fr]Produit de nettoyage tous usages[:]

[:en] 700ml water 250 ml white vinegar 8 tablespoon rubbing alcohol 1 tablespoon dish soap ( liquid) Mix all ingredients together and pour into your spray bottle. Use it as needed. [:fr] 700ml d’eau 250 ml de vinaigre blanc 8 cuillères à soupe d’alcool ménager 1 cuillère à soupe de liquide vaisselle Mélanger tous les ingrédients ensemble et verser dans votre bouteille à pulvérisation.…

[:en]Decluttering tips[:fr]Conseils pour désencombrer votre maison[:]

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Sort out things as you go around the house. Everything should have a home or a place to be stored.

Laundry should be sorted out (dark coloured cloths should go into the  dark coloured bin and light coloured cloths into the light colored bin). This makes laundry time easy and fast.

I try to do a loud of laundry every night. This helps me stay ahead of things in the morning.

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Trier…

[:en]Natural ways and how to add probiotics to your diet[:fr]Probiotiques naturels et comment les ajouter à votre alimentation[:]

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Some of the natural ways my family and I add proboitics to our respective diets is by eating fermented foods such as:

milk kefir

water kefir

kombucha

lacto fermented drinks

lacto fermented vegetables

sauerkraut

miso

pickles

You can also find probiotics in the following items which you can include in your diet:

Kimchi

Tempeh

Yogurt

Traditional Buttermilk

Natto

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[:en]Why probiotics are beneficial for our gut and overall health[:fr]En quoi les probiotiques sont bénéfiques pour notre intestin et notre santé globale[:]

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Probiotics help restore the good and beneficial bacterias in our gut after an illness or after a course of an antibiotic treatment.

They also balance the good and bad bacteria in our gut in order to provide for an overall good health.

Research has shown that probiotics have been beneficial in the treatment or prevention of:

diarrhea

irritable bowel syndrome

ulcerative colitis

Crohn’s…

[:en]Our bodies are full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics can be described as the live bacteria and the yeasts that are good for us, especially for our digestive system.

So probiotics are the good and helpful bacteria that help keep our gut healthy. Probiotics can be found in fermented foods like yogurt, milk kefir, water kefir, kombucha, kvaa, etc…

And they can also be found in…

[:en]How to make Gomasio[:fr]Comment faire du Gomasio[:]

[:en]Gomasio is the main spice of the macrobiotic diet, which has its roots in Japanese cooking .

Goma is the Japanese word that means sesame, and sio is the word for salt. It is actually so easy to make. Let me take you through:

You will need : Sesame seeds ans Himalayan salt

Grind the salt and sesame seeds in a stone grinder or an electric grinder. Grind into powder. Sprinkle on your salads,…

[:en]Magical Attributes of Allspice[:fr]Attributs magique du piment de Jamaique[:]

[:en]Allspice is associated with the element of fire and the planet Mars. It is masculine in nature, very manly. Use to honor very virile and powerful male archetypes.

Allspice is very uplifting and increases energy and determination making it useful in many different types of spells, especially healing spells.

The dried berries, oil, or allspice incense can be burned to aid in spells for…

[:en]Benefits of Allspice Essential Oil[:fr]Avantages de l’huile essentielle d’Allspice[:]

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Allspice oil can be helpful for the digestive system, for cramp, flatulence, indigestion and nausea. It can help in cases of depression, nervous exhaustion, tension and stress.

Although most essential oils blend well together, allspice oil blends particularly well with ginger, geranium, lavender, orange, patchouli and ylang-ylang.

[:fr]L’huile essentielle d’Allspice peut être utile pour…

[:en]Possible Side Effects[:fr]Effets secondaires possibles[:]

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Allspice may cause serious allergic reactions in hypersensitive individuals. It should be avoided during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. When using the herb topically, watch for hypersensitive reactions.

It’s contraindicated for those with chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as duodenal ulcers, reflux disease, spastic colitis, diverticulitis, disarticulates and ulcerative colitis.

[:en]Allspice culinary uses[:fr]Usages culinaires du poivre de Jamaïque[:]

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Allspice is used as a spice in cooking meats, vegetables, and in desserts.

Allspice powder can be used in soups, stew, spaghetti sauce, pot roast, meat loaf, barbecue sauce, salad dressing, marinade, cakes, cookies, pickles and pickled beets, fruit pie, fish, sweet potatoes, squash, candy, frosting, and mincemeat.

Fresh leaves are used similarly to the way bay leaves are utilized.

In…

[:en]Digestive disorders. Allspice is supposed to cure digestive disorders such as diarrhea, flatulence, dyspepsia, acid reflux and indigestion. Add 1 to 2 tbsp. teaspoon of allspice in a cup of boiling water. Let steep for 15 minutes, pass through a coffee filter. You can drink up to 3 cups a day.

Skin problems. Allspice can be used for bruising, wounds and stops bleeding. The allspice berries…

[:en]Allspice[:fr]Allspice: le poivre de Jamaique[:]

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Allspice, also called Jamaica pepper, pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, Turkish yenibahar, or newspice, is the dried unripe fruit (berries, used as a spice) of Pimenta dioica, a midcanopy tree native to the Greater Antilles, southern Mexico, and Central America, now cultivated in many warm parts of the world.

The name “allspice” was coined as early as 1621 by the English, who thought it…