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8 Cancer Causing Products to Remove From Your Home

As a parent and spouse, you try to ensure your family is healthy and happy, and you do everything within your power to keep them safe. It doesn’t cross your mind that the products that you are using to keep them safe may actually be placing them in harm’s way.

When you think of health and well-being, proper nutrition and supplementation are often on the top of the list of ways to keep your family safe. You don’t consider analyzing the products you use for cleaning purposes, for example.

The truth is that there are a number of known carcinogens in our homes lurking in the shower, the toilet, the kitchen cupboard, and the rest of the house that have the potential to substantially increase the risk of you or your family developing cancer.

Here is a list of potential dangers, from air-fresheners to shower curtains, which you can look out for to make your home safe again.

Air Fresheners

According to a report published by the Natural Resources Defense Council, many of the air-fresheners we use in our homes on a regular basis contain compounds with carcinogenic potential.

The vast majority of air-fresheners, even some marked “all-natural” or “unscented,” contain compounds called phthalates.

Different types of phthalates have different health consequences although the majority of them affect reproductive health. Many of them can exacerbate respiratory conditions like asthma.

Homemade air fresheners are one of the simplest products to make. Distilled water and a few drops of your favorite essential oils in a spritz bottle is all you need to keep your home smelling great.

Shake well before each use and mist the spray around your home whenever you want to freshen the air. Or you can use it in an aromatherapy diffuser.

Candles

The other possibly dangerous and toxic product in your home could be hidden within your favorite scented candles.

We all know that lead can be dangerous and lead poisoning can be disastrous for health, but when you see descriptions like essential oil and aromatherapy, you automatically assume that these products are healthy.

Although the US Consumer Council has banned the sale of candles containing lead wicks, it is still a good idea to check your candles to make sure they don’t contain this potentially dangerous substance.

Many scented products also contain dozens of harmful toxins and carcinogens. So check the chemicals used to create the scents of your products too.

A simple way to check your candles is to use a piece of paper. Holding the wick, try to draw a line on the paper. If there is no line, then the wick most likely does not contain lead.

You can also light the candle and hold the paper high above the flame. If a gray soot residue forms, your candles may contain lead.

Shower Curtains and Other Plastics

The next danger comes from the plastic toxins that seem to be all over the house. You may recognize polyvinyl chloride by its abbreviation: PVC. PVC is the third highest produced type of plastic in the world.

Although PVC may be harmless for certain applications, like sewer pipes for example, but when used in environments that can release the toxic carcinogenic compounds of PVC, this plastic polymer could become a ticking time bomb.

Shower curtains contain PVC and other toxic compounds that can be released as you shower. These toxins can affect the reproductive system, the respiratory system, and may be carcinogenic as well.

Some of the plastic products used to make children’s toys, containers, and other plastics may also be a health hazard .

Healthier alternatives for shower curtains include natural cotton curtains (like this one) or EVA curtains (EVA is a non-toxic alternative to PVC) like this one. Check your children’s toys and your plastic containers to make sure they are PVC free.

Carpet Cleaners and Fabric Shampoos

Many carpet shampoos and fabric cleaners that are designed to offer superior stain removal power use a product called perchloroethylene. Perchloroethylene, also called Tetrachlorethylene, has been linked to increased risks of developing lung cancer.

Carpet cleaners and fabric shampoos also sometimes contain a compound called naphthalene. Naphthalene is the main ingredient in mothballs, and naphthalene exposure is linked to an increased risk in developing throat and lung cancers.

Baking soda is a great odor remover and white vinegar is effective for removing dirt and stains. If you want to get rid of your carpet shampoo, sprinkle your carpets with baking soda, add vinegar to your water to shampoo, and then wait for your carpets to dry.

Sprinkle with baking soda again if necessary and then vacuum any powder that remains.

Steam cleaning is another healthy option for keeping your carpets clean without the chemicals in carpet shampoo.

Dry Cleaning Products

According to the American Cancer Society, another carcinogen hidden in your cupboards could be Tetrachlorethylene or Perchloroethylene that has been used on your dry-cleaned items. These chemicals are often included as solvents in products like dry cleaning products.

Wearing clothes that were dry-cleaned can unintentionally expose you to these harmful substances. Make sure your local cleaner doesn’t use perchlorethylene to clean your cloths.

Insecticides and Pesticides

The term family usually extends to our furry friends. One would think that the products promoted as pet friendly would indeed be pet and human friendly.

However, like your cleaning materials, there are a number of potentially carcinogenic chemicals in many of the tick, flea, and lice control products too.

Some tick and flea products contain organophosphate insecticides, permethrin, and carbamates. These products are listed as likely to be carcinogenic to humans.

Antibacterial Products

We are often fooled into thinking that certain products are automatically safe. This is particularly true of products like antibacterial products that are supposedly designed to make our environments safer.

Recent concerns about an ingredient used in many antibacterial products have led to a ban in the use of this product in areas like the EU.

Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal ingredient found in many cosmetics, soaps, detergents and even in this top selling toothpaste.

Evidence suggests that Triclosan may be carcinogenic. Although initial tests were only done on mice, there were enough concerns to ban the product in the EU.

Products like silver have been used for their antibacterial and antimicrobial properties (for example, advancing biotechnology incorporates ionizable silver into fabrics for clinical use to reduce the risk of infections), and the use of silver does not seem to pose any major danger to humans.

Deodorants

I’ve already mentioned that your deodorant may contain a harmful neurotoxin, but did you know that it can also cause cancer?

Dr. Philip Harvey, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Applied Toxicology looked into the ways cosmetics interact with your body. He says that wiping the chemicals found in deodorants under your arms and on the sides of your chest or breasts “could provide a route of almost direct exposure to underlying tissue containing estrogen receptors.”

This is concerning because, both parabens and aluminum, found in deodorants, are “estrogenic” chemicals-which means that they interact with your body’s hormones or cells in ways similar to estrogen.

According to the National Cancer Institute, excess estrogen plays a role in promoting the growth of cancer cells which is a great concern because of our daily exposure to deodorants.

Harvey says that his calculations suggest these cosmetic chemicals may “significantly add to estrogenic burdens.”

Don’t Take Safety for Granted

The above list of products is just a sampling of the potential dangers of the products we take for granted.

You need to take an active interest in the products you rely on to keep your family safe. Research the products you use regularly and search the ingredients.

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Here Is How To Kill The Bacteria That Causes Heartburn And Bloating

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that affects the digestive system. This bacterium is ingested from contaminated water or food and it can cause serious health issues such as stomach ulcers and cancer because it destroys the stomach lining.

Luckily, there are powerful natural remedies that you can prepare at the comfort of your own home and treat the infection. You will not have to expose yourself to the harmful side effects of over-the-counter meds.

WHAT TYPE OF BACTERIUM IS H. PYLORI?

This is a spiral bacterium which is usually created in the mucosal layer that protects the lining of the small intestine and the stomach.

It is also known as ulcer bacteria due to its production of cytotoxin that is known to contribute to the formation of ulcers in the digestive system.

THE MOST COMMON SIGNS OF H. PYLORI INFECTION

– Bloating

– Vomiting

– Nausea

– Abdominal discomfort

– Belching

– Pain in the stomach

– Tiredness

– Heartburn

– Diarrhea

– Halitosis

– Anemia

– Reduction in appetite

– Peptic ulcers

HOW TO REMOVE H. PYLORI NATURALLY

MANUKA HONEY

Eat 1 tbsp of this honey before breakfast or a slice of toasted bread with Manuka honey spread.

CRANBERRY JUICE

Drink one glass of fresh and unsweetened cranberry juice in the morning before breakfast. When preparing the juice, make sure you use organic cranberries only.

PROBIOTICS

These foods are also a great option for removal of this infection as they are even more potent than antibiotics in the elimination process than antibiotics, according to research.

BLACK SEEDS

They can destroy any bad bacterium and they are highly recommendable for H. pylori and often compared with the effects of triple therapy. They also have gastro-protective and acid-reducing characteristics.

BROCCOLI SPROUTS

They are abundant in sulforaphane that has antioxidant and detoxifying characteristics. It can therefore remove the infection and treat gastritis.

It is also known to avert gastrointestinal damage caused by NSAIDs.

GREEN TEA

This beverage can impede the spread of the bacterium and studies point out that its regular consumption can treat mucosal inflammation caused by H. pylori.

What’s more, the catechin in it will fight off this bacterium with ease thanks to its antibacterial characteristics.

GARLIC

This veggie has powerful anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties and when consumed raw, it can successfully remove this bacterial infection.

PROPOLIS

It has more than 300 compounds and a large number of studies have shown that it can impede the spread of this bacterium.

PYLORI DIET TIPS

– Eat wild-caught fish that is abundant in omega-3 fatty acids

– Consume chia seeds and flaxseed that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids

– Eat more cruciferous veggies

– Include berries like blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries

– Avoid eating pickled foods

– Reduce the intake of caffeine to a minimum

– Exclude spicy foods

– Do not eat low-fiber grains

– Do not drink soda drinks

PREVENTION IS CRUCIAL

– Make sure that the water you drink on a daily basis is not contaminated in any way

– Take good personal hygiene

– Eat adequately prepared food

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Baby Born Deaf Gets Life-Changing Surgery, Moment He Hears Music For First Time Goes Viral

The ability to see and hear is a gift and it opens up so many doors and pleasures in life, that it’s hard to imagine life without being able to use our eyes and ears to get through the days.

Like most things in life, we don’t appreciate these gifts until we lose them or in some cases if we are born without them.

Fifteen-month-old Owen Montoya was born deaf, which was exceptionally difficult for his musically-inclined parents. Naturally, they hoped he would follow in their footsteps and appreciate music in the same way that they did.

Learning a parent’s voice is one of the first things that a baby does when it comes to recognizing their caretakers and it doesn’t take long for most babies to pick up on the inflections and tones of their mom and dad’s voice.

Babies don’t even have to be facing the parent for them to recognize that they are in the room and will show feelings of excitement and happiness when they hear that memorized voice.

But, Owen never had the chance to learn his mom and dad’s voice, until recently, after he underwent surgery to place a cochlear implant in his left ear.

And from that moment on, the boy’s life changed forever.

In the video below, you can witness Owen experiencing sound for the first time and it’s clear that this added sense is bringing him joy, right along with his parents.

He can be seen smiling at simple things that we take for granted every day, like the gurgling sound made from lips. Owen is clearly in awe when he smiles at the noises erupting from his caretaker’s lips.

He even points to the lips, recognizing where the noise is coming from. And then, he is seen sitting at the dinner table while listening to music.

This is where Owen really shows his newfound love for music, and he starts dancing in his seat as if its the most natural thing in the world for him.

He’s bouncing side to side and waving his arms around showing off his love of the tunes. The entire time, he is bobbing his head up and down with a huge grin on his face.

This surgery was certainly a life changer for both Owen and his family.

“We were so excited to see him enjoying music this much, it was the craziest moment ever,” said his mother, Janae Montoya, 26.

“When we found out Owen was deaf, it was very hard for us, because our family is very musical. I’ve always wanted him to experience it.”

It’s like witnessing someone opening up a gift for the first time and luckily his parents will be able to watch these videos forever and show Owen how happy he was when he was blessed with the newfound ability to hear.

All of our senses are given to us as a gift in life and because we are born with them and they are all we know, we sometimes take them for granted.

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Hydrogen Peroxide and Cancer: This is what you MUST know

Cancer is dangerous. Don’t flirt with disaster. Don’t eat it and don’t go near it.

Don’t drink it. Don’t put it on your skin. Yes, this is a warning not to put cancer on or inside your body. Cancer is in GMO pesticide DNA seed designs and the treatments used on vegetables and fruit.

Cancer is in sun block lotions full of toxins that hold in your sweat and block out the vitamin D you would normally get from the sun. Cancer is in cosmetics, makeup, soaps, toothpaste and shampoos.

Cancer may be lurking in your refrigerator, your pantry and in your medicine cabinet, but it has an archenemy.

Cancer has a rival that destroys it like an M-60 leveling a field of enemy soldiers.

It’s called “hydrogen peroxide,” and the “lame-stream,” mainstream media will tell you how “dangerous” it is at 35%, but they won’t tell you that you can drip a couple drops in a glass of water each day and end cancer.

Yes, it’s true.

Cancer thrives in an acid-heavy system, where the blood and the organs are flooded with processed salt, sugar, animal fat and artificial food.

The heart and brain struggle to filter out the toxins found in most conventional forms of food, like antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, bleach, ammonia, fluoride, heavy metals and much more.

This is why the doctors and oncologists tell chemo patients not to eat alkalizing foods like kale, because it will “interfere with the chemotherapy.”

God forbid you should try to alkalize all that acid that’s killing your GOOD cells. Most cancer patients die as a result of the chemotherapy and radiation damage to their non-cancerous cells.

In other words, your good cells that are trying to help your body beat cancer are deprived of oxygen also, leading to new cancers and often death within 5 years.

“The most overlooked solution to all manner of illness and disease is perhaps the simplest. All pathogens, viruses, and parasites are anaerobic. They thrive in the absence of oxygen, but cannot survive with an abundance of oxygen. Even cancer cells cannot exist in oxygen. They depend on fermenting glucose to survive and multiply.”

What should you do, whether you have cancer or not? Alkalize your body, that’s what.

Now keep in mind, hydrogen peroxide does not rebuild the immune system or repair the cells damaged by toxic chemo; however, there’s no better time to welcome that “change of season” for the regeneration of new cells, skin, hair and organ cells than right now. This is preprogrammed in your DNA. Men and women have the same schedule:

120 Days – NEW Red Blood Cells

90 Days – NEW Skeleton

60 Days – NEW Brain Cells, Tissue

49 Days – NEW Bladder

45 Days – NEW Liver, NEW DNA Cell Material

30 Days – NEW Hair, NEW Skin

5 Days – NEW Stomach Lining

Getting enough hydrogen peroxide inside the cancer cells is key

It has been clinically demonstrated that the spread or metastatis of cancer is “inversely proportional to the amount of oxygen around the cancer cells.” That means that the more oxygen, the slower the cancer spreads.

Conversely, the less oxygen, the faster the cancer spreads. If cancer cells get enough oxygen, they will die! Hydrogen peroxide kills cancer cells, because cancer cells do not have the mechanism to break down the hydrogen peroxide and stop it from doing its work.

The key to curing cancer with hydrogen peroxide is getting ENOUGH hydrogen peroxide INSIDE the cancer cells.

There is a scientific description of this: Proteolytic enzymes, also called pancreatic enzymes, literally cut apart the thick protein coating that covers cancer cells, so the immune system can recognize the cells as cancerous.

Well, you don’t have to be a scientist to understand that!

By cutting apart the protein coating, the hydrogen peroxide then gets inside the cancer cells. You won’t hear about that on any CNN “cancer special” or on “Dr. Oz.”

Science has known this for 50 years

Nobel prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg demonstrated OVER 50 YEARS AGO the basic difference between normal cells and cancer cells.

Both derive energy from glucose, but the normal cell requires oxygen to combine with the glucose, while cancer cells break down glucose without oxygen, yielding only about 1/15 of the energy per glucose molecule that a normal cell produces.

This is why cancer cells have such a huge appetite for sugar and why people who are obese get cancer more often. It’s called the “biochemical cascade.”

Hydrogen peroxide and several other oxygen therapies are proven to be safe and effective. Pay attention to what you buy though, because 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide is the only grade recommended for internal use.

Beware of the 3% “Pharmaceutical Grade.” This is the grade sold at your local drugstore or supermarket. This product is not recommended for internal use, because it contains an assortment of stabilizers which shouldn’t be ingested.

Home use advice: Some individuals add a cup of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide to a bathtub of warm water and soak for 20 to 30 minutes. The hydrogen peroxide is absorbed through the skin, which is your largest organ.

Others drink a glass of water with several drops of food or reagent grade hydrogen peroxide. Also look into digestive enzymes.

Researchers have noted for years a correspondence between low levels of enzymes and cancer; in fact, enzyme therapy has been used with good results against cancers in Europe and by some doctors in the United States.

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The Best Bed Bug Sprays to Kill Bed Bugs Fast

Most people use a combination of bed bug sprays and bed bug powders to kill off bed bugs fast. Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of and finding the right spray to eliminate bed bugs is not always easy.

Many natural residual bed bug sprays contain natural ingredients that have a proven repellent and insecticidal action against these infesting bugs. Some feel that they have to resort to commercial bed bug sprays to completely get rid of an infestation of bed bugs.

Contrary to popular belief, having bed bugs in your home is not a sign of a dirty home. Bed bugs are commonly found in clean hotel rooms, on public transportation, and movie theaters.

They can easily be brought into the home in luggage, backpacks, or by purchasing used furniture. They can also travel between apartments in large complexes.

Although there are many ways to eliminate these tiny crawling bugs from your home, this article focuses on the best bed bug sprays to exterminate bed bugs effectively.

You will also learn if natural bed bug insecticide sprays really work and what the precautions when using chemical bug sprays are.

What are Bed Bugs

The scientific name for bed bugs is Cimex lectularius. They are small creatures that grow up to 5 mm in size, or about the size of an apple seed. They have a flat oval-shaped body and will become significantly larger if they have fed.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, bed bugs start life as a tiny egg, then grow into a nymph before becoming an adult.

According to the Department of Entomology at the University of Kentucky, bed bugs are more active at night when they come out to feed. They feed on the blood of humans and pets, however, in cooler temperatures, can go up to 6 months without feeding.

The best places to use bed bug sprays are in the tiny crevices around bed frames, in seams of mattresses, box springs, and headboards where bed bugs like to hide.

The University of Kentucky says that unless the first signs of a bed bug infestation aren’t dealt with quickly, bed bugs can migrate to other rooms and infest those.

What are the Signs of Bed Bug Infestation?

To use sprays effectively to eliminate all traces of bed bugs, you need to know the signs of a bed bug infestation. The first sign that you may have bedbugs are some itchy bite marks on your skin when you wake up in the morning.

Dr. Carol DerSarkissian on WebMD says that the bites from bed bugs cause red itchy bumps on the skin.

To check for signs of a bedbug infestation, Dr. DerSarkissian says that you may notice rusty-colored spots on bed linen and mattresses. These spots could be either blood stains or bedbug excrement.

You may also find shed skins around bed frames, mattresses, and other hiding places. Also, a musty smell is usually present where a large number of bed bugs are living.

Other common places where you will have to use a bedbug insecticide spray are behind headboards, in furniture joints, inside books, the edges of carpets where they join with the baseboards, in closets, and behind torn wallpaper.

Getting Rid of Bed Bugs with Sprays

Bed bug sprays usually act as an insecticide and repellent. The best kind of bed bug sprays should kill bed bugs on contact and need to be used repeatedly to help eliminate your bug problem.

According to the Texas A&M University, bed bug sprays are best used in combination with other bug control methods like natural bed bug powders.

This is because bed bugs don’t build up resistance to natural bug powders and products like diatomaceous earth which kills bed bugs as long as the powder is dry.

Apart from spraying insecticidal liquid on bed bugs, other ways of getting rid of bed bugs for good include freezing items, using heat treatment, hot steam, and vacuuming.

Natural bed bug sprays or chemical bug sprays?

There are many commercially produced natural and chemical bed bug sprays.

It is important to be careful when using chemicals around the home in case they come into contact with children or pets.

According to the Texas A&M University, there are no “magic” insecticide sprays for bed bugs. However, both natural and chemical sprays have a measure of effectiveness against bed bugs.

One of the benefits of chemical sprays is that they are stronger and will kill off bed bugs quicker. However, the drawback is that many populations of bedbugs have become resistant to pyrethrins and pyrethroids – the 2 main chemicals in many chemical bed bug sprays.

Therefore, they may not be effective in reducing many bed bug populations.

One of the reasons that many people choose natural bug sprays instead of chemical ones is that they are less toxic to use around the home. Also, bed bugs don’t build up resistance to natural oils and other ingredients in natural bed bug sprays.

As with all sprays – chemical sprays and natural sprays – you need to spray the liquid directly on the bed bugs to kill them and repeat the application frequently.

However, many of the best bed bug sprays have a residual effect and will continue to be toxic to the bed bugs for a certain time after spraying.

The Best Homemade DIY Bed Bug Sprays

Let’s look first at some effective bed bug sprays that you can make at home.

There is also scientific research to back up the insecticidal effect of these sprays to use as part of your battle against bed bugs.

Tea tree oil bed bug spray

One of the many uses of tea tree oil around the house is to use it as a DIY natural bed bug spray. Tea tree oil contains compounds that have an insecticidal effect against insects as well as their larvae and eggs.

Although no direct studies have been published on the effect of tea tree oil on bed bugs, research has shown that it has a lethal effect on many bugs and insects.

A study in the journal Veterinary Parasitology reported that diluted tea tree oil effectively kills off fly eggs and also helped to repel larvae.

Another study published in the journal BMC Dermatology found that tea tree oil was more effective as an insecticide than pyrethrins-based products in getting rid of mites.

How to use:

To easily make your own natural tea tree oil insecticidal spray for bed bugs, this is what you should do:

1. Put 20-30 drops tea tree oil in a small spray bottle, fill with water, and shake well.

2. Liberally spray in all crevices in your bed frame and furniture where you think the bedbugs are.

3. Repeat 2 times a day and continue using the spray until all signs of the bed bug infestation have gone.

If you don’t see any improvement, you could try to increase the concentration of tea tree oil. Remember to always shake the bottle well before use.

Essential oil bed bug spray

You can also make your own homemade bed bug spray by mixing other essential oils that are proven to kill off bed bugs. The mixture of essential oils will not only help rid your home of bed bugs, but the pleasant smell will help mask any musty odors from the bugs.

The journal Insects published a study on products containing essential oils for bed bug control. It was found that essential oils like cedar oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, and lemongrass oil all have insecticidal properties against bed bug populations.

The study concluded that using these essential oils in a bug spray can be an effective way to reduce bed bug populations without putting humans at risk of exposure to chemicals.

How to use:

To kill off bed bugs from your bed frame, box springs, or mattresses, you can make and use your own essential oil bed bug spray this way:

1. In a small spray bottle filled with water, add 10 drops peppermint oil, 10 drops clove oil, and 10 drops cinnamon oil.

2. Spray in all joints, screw holes, and nooks and crannies where the bed bugs could be hiding.

3. Also, treat mattress seams and other soft furnishings with the essential oil natural bed bug spray.

4. Use 2 times a day and continue applying until you no longer see evidence of bed bugs.

5. Remember to always shake the bottle well before use.

You can also experiment with different essential oils to get the type of bug spray that is effective for you.

Best Natural Bed Bug Sprays

For many people, it is easier to buy a natural bug spray to kill off bed bugs fast and prevent a new infestation. There are some popular bed bug sprays on the market that have been scientifically proven to eliminate bed bug populations and also get great reviews from customers.

Here are the 3 best bed bug sprays that will help to kill off bed bugs fast and naturally.

EcoRaider

EcoRaider contains natural active ingredients geraniol and cedar oil to create a commercial natural bed bug spray.

The journal Insects studied the effectiveness of EcoRaider on controlling bed bugs and found that it helped to kill up to 90% of all bed bugs. It effectively killed off bed bugs from sofas, curtains, furniture, and wall decorations. Also, the residual spray was effective for up to 2 weeks after application.

To use EcoRaider, the manufacturers recommend spraying all edges and seams of mattresses, as well as box springs, and bed frames. You can also use the spray to kill bed bugs from cushions, behind baseboards, edges of carpets, and moldings. It is safe for the whole household and won’t harm pets. You can get more information about EcoRaider and purchase it in Amazon here.

Bed Bug Patrol

Another natural bed bug spray that has a proven insecticidal effect against pesky bed bugs is Bed Bug Patrol. This natural spray for getting rid of bed bugs contains clove oil and peppermint oil as its active ingredients.

The Journal of Economic Entomology reported on a study showing that Bed Bug Patrol eliminated around up to 90% of all bed bug nymphs. The study concluded that Bed Bug Patrol is a “useful pesticide for controlling bed bug infestations.”

Bed Pug Patrol doesn’t contain any harsh pesticides and can be sprayed anywhere you see signs of bed bugs. It can also be used safely on fabrics because it won’t stain them. Bed Pug Patrol also comes in various sizes and can be used as a cost-effective method for controlling large bed bug infestations. You can get more information about Bed Bug Patrol and purchase it in Amazon here.

BBT-2000

BBT-2000 is another natural pesticide for exterminating bed bugs. BBT-2000 contains cedar and soybean oil to help get rid of bed bugs and prevent them returning. It also has a residual effect on the bugs and will help destroy bed bugs for up to 1 week after spraying.

According to another study in the journal Insects, BBT-2000 showed substantial bed bug control and was also effective against resistant strains of bed bug populations. In some cases, it outperformed chemical bed bug sprays.

Chemical Sprays to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Although some chemical bed bug sprays are effective at dealing with a bed bug infestation, their toxicity to humans and pets are an issue for many people.

Great care has to be taken to avoid exposure that could be dangerous to humans, and some bug sprays manufacturers don’t recommend using the product if children are around.

Also, the journal Insects in 2016 published a report on the growing problem of bed bug becoming resistant to pyrethroids (chemical compounds used to control bed bugs). This means that many commercially available chemical-based bed bug sprays may not be as effective as they once were.

Here are the most effective chemical sprays for bed bugs that are on the market.

Temprid SC

Temprid SC is a popular chemical-based bed bug spray because it can also be used to get rid of other bugs and insects from the home.

According to research done on Temprid SC, it contains a combination of chemical pesticides that can be used against pyrethroid-resistant bugs. It has become a popular choice as a chemical bed bug spray to control bed bug populations resistant to pyrethroids.

The solution can be sprayed to all cracks and crevices where bed bugs lurk and its residual effect helps to continue eliminating bugs after application. However, it may cause skin irritation if used on mattresses and cushioned furniture. You can get more information about Temprid SC and purchase it in Amazon here.

Harris Bed Bug Killer

Harris bed bug killer is another popular chemical spray to eliminate bed bugs from your home. The manufacturers say that Harris Bed Bug Killer can be used on all soft fabrics to get rid of bed bugs as it won’t stain.

You can also spray the solution in all nooks and crannies in your bed frame, furniture, and corners of your room to exterminate the bugs. It is also odorless. You can get more information about Harris bed bug killer and purchase it in Amazon here.

Ortho Home Defense

Because of its fast-acting effect on killing bed bugs, Ortho Home Defense aerosol spray gets good online reviews. Ortho Home Defense bed bug spray is also effective against populations of pyrethroid-resistant bugs and can be used for ticks, fleas, and lice.

According to a study carried out on Ortho Home Defense, it contains a chemical bifenthrin that is considered relatively safe and kills off bugs that pyrethroid-based insecticides can’t. It is also effective against bed bug eggs and larvae.

It should be sprayed as a spot treatment in any crevice where bed bugs can reside. You can get more information about Ortho Home Defense bed bug spray and purchase it in Amazon here.

Get to Know the Bed Bug Habits

In order for bed bug sprays to be effective in your battle against these tiny pests, you should know something about the habits of bed bugs.

According to the National Pesticide Information Center, there are a few facts that are important to know to completely eliminate the very last bed bug from your home.

For example, females can lay eggs anywhere and it can take up to 10 days for them to hatch. Therefore, it’s important to continue using bed bug sprays and powders even after you think the bed bugs have gone for good.

At room temperature, bed bugs can survive for up to 3 months without feeding. So, even if no one is living in the room, bed bugs can still survive, especially if there is enough moisture in the air.

However, to get rid of bed bugs effectively, you should not just rely on bed bug sprays for exterminating the pests, you should have an integrated pest control management program.

Get Rid of Bed Bug Bites

While you are fighting your bed bug infestation with sprays, bed bug powders, and other techniques, you may have to treat bed bug bites.

According to Dr. William Shiel on MedicineNet, bed bugs will bite any exposed area of the body and the most common places are the face, neck, and arms.

The bed bug bite can leave you with an itchy welt that looks like a small raised red bump.

You can treat bed bug bites by using a tea tree oil spray. The journal Clinical Microbiology Reviews published studies showing that tea tree oil can help to reduce skin inflammation and has antimicrobial action.

You can make a natural bed bug bite treatment by putting 1 cup distilled water in a spray bottle and adding 10-15 drops tea tree oil. Shake well and spray on areas of skin that have clusters of bed bug bites.

Or, you could spray the remedy on a cotton pad and apply to the itchy bumps on your skin. You can also dilutes tea tree oil with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or sweet almond oil (a few drops of tea tree per one tablespoon of carrier oil).

Alternatively, if you only have one or two bites, you could put a drop of tea tree oil directly on the bite as a spot treatment to help relieve itching, inflammation, and prevent any infection developing.

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This Plant In Your Home Works As A Magnet For Positive Energy And Wealth: Here Is How To Activate It!

Surely you remember some of the things your grandmother did for the welfare of the family. Among those things that the grandmothers always had in mind are the home remedies with them healing almost any disease that we had.

But that’s not all, since they always had an amulet of good luck. With him they counted so that the family always had sustenance and with what to cover one of these sacred objects for the grandmothers was the “plant of the currency”.

Although they moved several times from home, they always took that tree wherever they wanted. This bush was untouchable and whoever harmed it would see it with her. And the fact is that the faith he had in her made her see beyond what we can perceive.

Scientifically, this plant is known as “CrassulaOvata”. Many people have attributed to this tree magical powers that attract prosperity, money and positive energy.

This shrub is native to southern Africa, where it is known as “Jade” “plant of money”. From there it is from where it comes dragging its fame to attract the money.

In many homes they use it as a decorative plant either. And it is not for less, since it adapts very well to the environment of the interiors. In addition, its white roses with pink are quite attractive to those who observe it.

A PLANT WITH A GREAT LEGEND

This small tree has a legend that is known to everyone who owns it, and perhaps that is why it has it. The legend says that a poor farmer worked tirelessly. All this was done just to have a better future.

One day while walking back home, he came across this plant and tripped over it. Then she decided to take her home, because her Jade-like leaves reminded her of the money. In addition, this plant has beautiful features.

Every day when he got up, he looked at that beautiful and radiant plant. Then he prayed to his god to give prosperity to him and his family.

Everything seems to indicate that his prayer was heard, because soon after he got a real fortune. At that moment he remembered the plant, which, for him, was responsible for his life change.

This story of faith, where dreams are pursued despite the fact that they seem impossible, has accompanied the plant. This became a kind of tradition where some give this plant to others and vice versa.

When they do, their intention is the desire to convey their feelings of finding a fortune and finding prosperity and positive energy.

Source: makeyourlifehealthier.com

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We Should All Know These 7 Things About Our Blood Type!

Humans have four blood type categories, each blood type tells a story of an individual’s ancestry, what foods are best, and even what exercises render the best results for mind, body, and soul.

There are four principle types: A which is for Agrarian, B for Bavarian, O for Original hunter, and AB is the most modern blood type and has the best immune system.

Still there exists another 400 subcategories for blood types, these all determine an individual’s health profile, it is also important to note that these aspects will refine ones directional compass.

Therefore the following is mostly an outline to help you get started in understanding your health in relation to your blood type.

Foods that benefit your blood type:

-Blood type A: Vegetarian based diet with fish, chicken, and yogurt. Avoid legumes, spicy foods, dehydration, and coffee. 

-Blood type B: Dairy, mutton, fish, vegetables, tea and grains suit this blood type best. Avoid alcohol, preservatives, and excessive noise. 

-Blood type O: Meat, fish, vegetables, and fasting. Avoid dairy, processed foods, and over-eating. 

-Blood type AB: This is considered the modern blood type, therefore they can digest anything efficiently. Its is recommend to eat organic, fresh live foods, as eating fried (etc) foods take away from your energy.

Blood type and personality:

– Blood type A: compassionate, organized, efficient, leaders

– Blood type B: meditative, flexible, friendly, action oriented

– Blood type O: practical, assertive, attentive, empathetic

– Blood type AB: rational, calm, strong, forward thinking

Blood type and stress:

– Blood type A: Highly susceptible to high cortisol and takes longer to recover from stress. Drinking water helps to calm down.

– Blood type B: Mostly calm, but reaches the limit and has an extreme swing to high levels of cortisol. Breathing helps to return to harmony.

– Blood type O: Susceptible to an outburst of anger, because of their primordial ancestry. Visualizing something peaceful helps to restore peace. 

– Blood type AB: Handles stress very well, can become frustrated at the worst. Activity like walking helps release built-up tension. 

Blood type and fat:

– Blood type A: Will accumulate fat from meats and sugars.

– Blood type B: Is ill affected by fried foods and breads.

– Blood type O: Gains fat from eating irregularly.

– Blood type AB: Gains fat from inactivity.

Blood type and Mate:

– RH Factor is the second most important blood group system, after ABO consist of 50 defined blood-group antigens, of which D, C, c, E, e are the five most important. A.K.A. RH Factor, RH Positive, RH Negative which refers to the D antigen only. 

– RH positive has the D antigen and RH negative does not have the D antigen.

In pregnancy, the RH factor can cause complications such as:

– Hemolytic Disease- breakdown of red blood cells

– Erythroblastosis Fetalis- producing immature red blood cells, in the fetus

This occurs when the fetus or the fathers’ blood type is incompatible with that of the mothers (i.e.. typically the mother being RH-negative and the father RH-positive). 

The mother is to receive an injection called RhoGAm or Rho (D) which is a sterile solution (made from human blood plasma) at 28 weeks of gestation and within 72 hours after birth to avoid the development of antibodies from the mother towards the fetus (an allergic reaction could be possible).

The injection works like a vaccine, it contains RH-positive blood, the mothers’ body then detects these antibodies and reacts as though the immune system had already taken action against the “foreign” Rh-positive red blood cells.

Therefore distracting the mothers’ immune system from attacking the fetus.

Blood types and transfusions:

Blood type compatibilities

– AB is the universal blood type receiver, but can only donate to AB.

– A can receive blood type from A or O, and can donate to A or AB.

– B can receive blood type from B or O, and can donate to B or AB.

– O can only receive from blood type O, and is the universal blood type donor. 

– Individuals with type O RH D negative blood type are often called universal donors, and those with type AB RH D positive are called universal recipients.

Plasma compatibility

– AB can only receive plasma from AB, and is the universal plasma donor to any blood group.

– A can receive from A and AB, but can only donate to A and O.

– B can receive from B and AB, but can only donate to B and O.  

– O  is the universal plasma receiver, but can only donate plasma to O.

– Type O plasma containing both anti-A and anti-B antibodies can only be given to O recipients. Conversely, AB plasma can be given to patients of any ABO blood group, due to not containing any anti-A or anti-B antibodies. 

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It’s The Most Expensive Fruit That Exists Removes Anemia In 2 Days and Regulates Diabetes

Nature is extremely varied, it has solutions for almost any discomfort in the organism and has been exploited since the beginning of history, without the natural plants the human being could not have preserved its existence until now.

In some occasions, the fruits of the natures are not used to the maximum as it is due, happens that many possess diverse beneficial properties for the organism that we do not use in natural remedies or products to improve our quality of life.

Among the most positive and useful plants known, we have one that can be considered the most expensive in the world, which we want to talk to you on this occasion.

This delicious little-known fruit can do a lot for us because of its great components in the field of health. You can not stop knowing her.

This is one of the most expensive and special plants that we can acquire.

It is called the Pitahaya, known by the name dragon fruit because of its shape.

It began to be cultivated throughout the American continent, however, it became so special and important, that imports took it to the whole world.

Although you have not seen it before, this fruit is common on all continents.

It has a sweet and very mild flavor, similar to a melon. On the other hand, its skin is scaly and irregular, in short, it is not easy to peel.

You can get in 3 types: Red, this is completely red inside and outside. Yellow, it has this color outside and white inside. White is characterized by pink skin and the interior of that color.

Some of the benefits of its consumption are:

Prevents diabetes and forms of cancer in the colon. It also cleanses toxins, disinfects your body, produces a great feeling of fullness.

It controls the weight due to its low calorie and high fiber content. So feeling full will help you personally. Similarly, it reduces excess sugar and prevents type 2 diabetes.

Keeps your body young with the vitamins, minerals, and compounds that it contributes to the organism, it releases the blood of the excess of cholesterol.

It also has an amount of omega 3, magnesium and calcium.

Despite its high cost, it is one of the plants that are most worth acquiring.

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Eat Honey Every Day And These 8 Things Are Going To Happen To Your Body

Nowadays, something many people like is to enjoy their body. They would like to have one thing that that they could enjoy taking and it will be like a magic pill. All of the things that aren’t perfect will be fixed soon.

One of the products that can help us achieve many great things and is abundant in healthy properties is honey.

Only 1 tablespoon of honey can help you a lot and here, we’re going to present you how!

1. CLEARER SKIN

Honey is an antioxidant. If you consume it regularly, your body will be cleansed of toxins. It also possesses antibacterial properties that are excellent for your skin.

2. LOSS OF EXCESS WEIGHT

If you want to take care of your weight, then you need to stop eating sugar.

But, honey doesn’t belong here. It’s healthy and its composition is much different than the one in other sweeteners. Honey can improve your metabolism and that’s the right thing to lose weight.

3. LOWERED CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Honey doesn’t contain cholesterol. It contains various nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can decrease the cholesterol levels. Its amazing compounds help us fight all the bad cholesterol in our body.

4. STRONGER HEART

The antioxidants found in honey don’t let our arteries to narrow. No matter where the narrowing occurs, it can cause memory deterioration, cardiac failure and headaches. If you drink one glass of water with several tablespoons of honey, you’ll prevent that.

5. BETTER MEMORY

According to researches, honey fights stress, improves memory and restores the cellular antioxidant defense system. Honey contains calcium which is ingested by our brain easily and is very good for its functioning.

6. SOUNDER SLEEP

Honey contains sugar that can increase the insulin in our blood. When it is increased, it immediately releases serotonin which later becomes melatonin that we need because it’s the hormone that offers us good sleep.

7. HEALTHIER STOMACH

Honey possesses antiseptic properties. Experts recommend taking 1 tablespoon of honey on an empty stomach.

You’ll manage to fight any disease in the digestive tract. Honey also destroys any germ or bacteria in your stomach, but it can also heal small wounds that you may have inside the mucous membrane.

8. RELIEVED NERVOUS TENSION

It’s a proven fact that honey can help you relieve fatigue and calm your nerves.

It contains important glucose that we need for good work of our neurons.

It becomes absorbed in our blood quickly, so it manages to alleviate many psychological disorders and relaxes you instantly.

BONUS: HONEY AND GARLIC COMBO

If you combine honey with garlic which also possesses amazing healing properties, you get an amazing infusion which is extremely healthy.

This natural remedy will help you have optimal health and healthy immune system.

THESE ARE THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:

– A small jar with a lid

– 1 cup raw honey

– 3-4 heads of garlic

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People Who Prefer To Be Alone Have These 6 Special Personality Traits

When someone who prefers having a smaller circle of friends and do not mind spending time alone, they are called loners. People perceive them as individuals who are very lonely and depressed. Unlike those who actually feel lonely, these types of individuals never actually feel lonely.

In fact, being with their own company is exactly what makes them feel fulfilled.

They feel more in touch with themselves and do their best thinking, making them more self-aware of things. This is probably why they prefer to be alone.

It’s not often that people get to become friends with a loner, mainly because they are very picky with whom they choose become close with. With that said, what are other traits that make a person a loner? Read on to find out!

Firm Boundaries: A loner always emphasizes healthy, strong boundaries.

They always realize that they’re never alone, even if they were the last person living on earth.

Because of this, they always respect the boundaries of others, and expect that same respect in return. If others cross those boundaries, they will be the first to let you know. They believe that if you cannot be faithful to yourself, than you cannot be faithful to others.

Loyalty: Unlike those who need to be in the spotlight, a loner does not crave attention. But, once they find someone they want to become close friends with, they become the most loyal friend you’ll ever have.

They know their worth, and if they find you to also be worthy of being in their life, they will give you everything whenever you need it. This goes for all fields of life, relationships, family, friends, and work.

Keeps an Open Mind: Just because they enjoy the company of themselves over others, this does not mean that they are rigid and close minded, it’s the total opposite. They are very open-minded, and are constantly up for new adventures and activities.

Even though they enjoy new and exciting things, they will always make sure they have their alone time to collect their thoughts before taking up things with new people. 

Level-Headed: When adversity and challenges come into play, loners do not panic or run, they are strong willed individuals. Their self-reflection time is what has prepared them for situations like this.

They may feel stressed and overwhelmed in some situations, but rather than waste time with distractions, they will spend some time alone and recharge their batteries.

Self-Awareness: While many people are frightened by their emotions, loners choose to focus on them and be aware of them. Become aware of one’s self is a very difficult talk to achieve.

Because of this, no one knows them better than they do and this allows them to understand people around them better. Granted, there will be times of depression and anxiety, but loners always have the ability to get through them and learn their lesson. 

They Value Time: If there is one thing that is extremely important to a loner, it’s time. The most important asset for success in life is time, and loners are well aware of that.

They Know No One is Perfect: Everyone has flaws and ways to improve those flaws. So rather than make a big fuss about them, they know to just go with the flow.

Loners always do what they feel is right for themselves and for others and always make sure that they do whatever they can to address each flaw. They are always completely honest with themselves and with others and will try and help improve those flaws.

Very Empathetic: Loners are able to feel and sympathize with others on the same level that they are. Being able to feel everyone’s sorrow can be a curse to have, but loners know how to handle it.

Because they are so empathetic, it’s very easy for them to find the bright side out of any negative situation.