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The 3 Ingredient Juice Your Liver Loves

2 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases like stroke, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are the main causes of disability and death in the United States. However, unbeknownst to most, a large percentage of chronic diseases can actually be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. The key is to keep all organs – such as your liver and colon happy and supported so that they can do their job keeping you healthy.

Eat Beef or Plants – Which is Better?

8 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

Fats, carbohydrates, and protein are the three macronutrients that are essential for human life. Protein is necessary for building and repairing tissue and is also needed to create hormones, enzymes, and other vital ingredients for health and wellbeing.

11 Amazing Benefits of Sweet Basil

6 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

Fresh sweet basil is floral, pungent, and readily available in the U.S. You’re probably well aware of the flavor it contributes to dishes, like pasta and salads. But what you may not be aware of are the powerful healing compounds associated with the essential oil. In fact, sweet basil oil can help the digestive, immune and nervous systems. If you haven’t tried it yet, here are some natural fixes that can really boost your health.

8 Mental Health Benefits Of Community Gardening

4 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

The vacant lot that we would ultimately turn into a vibrant community garden was overgrown with grass — grass that was taller than we were. We had to use machetes to cut it down, then we let the grass fertilize the ground and we began an extensive cleanup and leveling process.

Drink This Plant Potion for Better Immunity and a Great Night’s Sleep

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

For as long as humans have been able to warm water, they have enjoyed herbal teas. Herbal teas are not really true teas like green, black, and oolong tea, which are all brewed from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Herbal teas can be made from any part of a plant, including the roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, berries, or bark, and they can sometimes contain thousands of different compounds, each with distinctive healing capabilities.

Rough Day? Rub These Plants on Your Temple and Breathe Deeply

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you busy at work, busy with kids, busy with school, and just plain busy all the time? If so, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from over-business, which leads to…you got it. Stress. There is nothing fun about being busy and feeling stressed about being busy. Quite simply, this is a recipe for disaster. Although it is important to slow down, on those days when you just can’t seem to catch a break, two easy-to-grow plants come to the rescue.

How to Have a Better Period With These Herbs

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Periods are no fun, hands down. No woman is going to argue this point. The lead-up to the period can be even worse for some. Breast tenderness, moodiness, bloating, headaches, and other symptoms can last for a week or more before your actual period begins.

Tips for Growing the Tastiest Microgreens Indoors

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Microgreens are one food anyone can grow with minimum space, minimum effort, and a minimum investment of time and money. They are tasty and nutritious to boot. There really isn’t any excuse not to grow them.

5 Things To Do For A Massive Harvest of Beans

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Beans are a staple crop in home gardens around the world. They are robust, easy to start, and a delicious garden vegetable that can be canned and preserved for later enjoyment. But have you ever wondered if there was anything that you could do to maximize your bean plant’s performance and increase your yield? In fact, there are some really easy, time-tested tricks that can help you have a huge harvest of your favorite beans.

This NO-DIG Garden Method Produces a Huge Harvest

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When I discovered just how easy it was to grow my favorite veggies, herbs, and even flowers in straw bales, I was hooked. Straw bale gardening combines the best of composting and compact gardening in one.

7 Easy to Grow at Home Spices

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Spices add flavor and zest to any meal. They are aromatic, delicious, and packed with health-promoting properties. They can also be kind of expensive if you use enough of them. The good news is, you can grow an abundance of beautiful spices right in your home garden.

The 3 Ingredient Juice Your Liver Loves

Eat Beef or Plants – Which is Better?

11 Amazing Benefits of Sweet Basil

8 Mental Health Benefits Of Community Gardening

Drink This Plant Potion for Better Immunity and a Great Night’s Sleep

Rough Day? Rub These Plants on Your Temple and Breathe Deeply

How to Have a Better Period With These Herbs

Tips for Growing the Tastiest Microgreens Indoors

5 Things To Do For A Massive Harvest of Beans

This NO-DIG Garden Method Produces a Huge Harvest

7 Easy to Grow at Home Spices

Becoming a Mindful Gardener Amidst a World in Chaos

7 Things to Do With Avocado Pits

Not a Fish Fan – Try This Omega 3 Powerhouse Plant Instead

This Brain-Boosting Perennial Vegetable Should be in Your Garden

Chicken vs. Duck Eggs: The Battle for the Best Egg Ends Here

Why You Should Feed Your Tomatoes Eggshells Instead of Throwing Them Away

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

No Fail Houseplants For Every Room in Your House

The No Fail Veggie Anyone Can Grow and How to Do It

3 Reasons to Stop Using Peat and What to Use Instead

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