17th June 2012 By Gaye Levy Guest writer for Wake Up World Last month the news of wildfires in Michigan, New Mexico and elsewhere sent a wake up call to those who live in fire...
Category - Home & Garden
Wake Up World articles for the home and garden enthusiast, including DIY, gardening and self sufficiency topics.
The Qualities of Capsicum, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Sulfuryl Fluoride
6th June 2012 By Jeani-Rose Atchison Guest Writer for Wake Up World The weather is changing here in Australia and cooler temperatures mean warming foods in our household. This...
Hidden Food in Your Yard You Walk Past Every Day
By Dr Mercola A major part of achieving optimal health is living in partnership with nature. Growing your own food is a great way to rekindle this connection with nature. But have you thought...
Ten Houseplants That Clean the Air
Michelle Schoffro Cook – care2.com Indoor air quality has become a real problem. Indoor air often contains formaldehyde from carpets and adhesives, volatile organic compounds...
Five Ways to Naturally Replace Your Toxic Cleaners
23rd May 2012 By Anthony Gucciardi Contributing Writer for Wake Up World Synthetic household cleaners are oftentimes full of hazardous and toxic chemicals that could be endangering the...
Recipe: Cashew-Sunflower “Mayonnaise” or Dip
By Jeani-Rose Atchison Guest Writer for Wake Up World Sunflowers are cool. We used to belong to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in the states years ago and every week we did our...
Ulcers, Cabbage Rejuvalac and Other Healing Ferments
By Jeani-Rose Atchison Guest Writer for Wake Up World Over the years my family and I have consumed many different fermented foods. Saurkraut we’ve made in large containers and ate...
What are Antioxidants and Why Should the Prepper Care?
12th May 2012 By Gaye Levy Guest writer for Wake Up World Buddha (c. 563 BC to 483 BC) is credited with saying: “To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall...
Eight Hard to Kill House Plants
By Marissa Ross – care2.com Ah, yes, spring. Makes me want to go outside and frolic in some flowers and enjoy some sunshine. You know, all the things our daydreams are made of...
Grow a Great Mood Boosting Backyard
By Emily Main – organicgardening.com Ward off bad moods with a mood-boosting backyard garden. Just being outside, whether you’re gardening, exercising, or simply taking a stroll...
51 Amazing Uses for Baking Soda
By Melissa Breyer I don’t mean to sound seditious here, but I have a rebellious plan to combat the ills that many corporations are perpetrating in the name of fighting grime and germs. My main...
The Humble Oatmeal, Pesticides and Another Link to Diabetes
By Jeani-Rose Atchison Guest Writer for Wake Up World I have fond memories as a little girl of my mother cooking porridge (we called it oatmeal in the U.S.) mixed with freshly grated...