Home & Garden

Details: Written by: Jen Frey

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Plants make this amazing, wonderful, fantastic planet livable. Among many gifts, they provide the oxygen that we need to breathe.

Details: Written by: Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.

When it comes to natural healing, animals have a sixth sense that leads them directly to what they need most.

Details: Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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In a world that often feels like it's spinning out of control, something is soul-soothing about coming home to your dog's wagging tail and eager eyes.

Details: Written by: Jesse Sternberg

shaggy labradoodle

The more we reflect on our dog’s highly sensitive, animalistic, nonverbal consciousness, the better quality relationship we can achieve with them.

Details: Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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A recent study found that the combustion process in gas stoves can significantly raise indoor levels of a carcinogenic chemical called benzene, which is linked to a higher risk of blood cell cancers, including leukemia.

Details: Written by: Jen Frey

a tree in the yard of an old church

I believe my journey with Plant communication began with Mulberry—although it may have started before I could even imagine. Do we ever really know when a journey begins?

Details: Written by: Alan Thomas Kennedy-Asser et al

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We know that climate change makes these temperatures more likely, but also that heatwaves of similar magnitudes can have very different impacts depending on factors like humidity or how prepared an area is for extreme heat.

Details: Written by: Jesse Sternberg

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Our dogs, furry gurus as they are, have much to teach us about compassion and joy.

Details: Written by: InnerSelf Staff

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Walking your furry friend can be a fantastic way to get some exercise and spend time with your four-legged companion.

Details: Written by: InnerSelf Staff

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Sleep is essential for a healthy mind, especially in older dogs. During sleep, the brain clears out harmful substances that can lead to cognitive decline.

Details: Written by: Anuradha Dayal-Gulati

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Our ancestors honored their connection to the earth. Simpler lifestyles connected people to the land, with its natural, nurturing, and gentle electrical energy. But, your connection to the land can be lost.

Details: Written by: Niko Wanders

Five Easy Ways to Use Less Water at Home

Five easy ways to use less water at home – and not just in a drought.

Details: Written by: Tammy Billups

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Our animal companions traverse through life each day . . . instinctively navigating in the fifth dimension of consciousness.

Details: Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Since I am gone for six months in the summer, the dirt, mildew, and mold can build up. And that can be quite a chore to clean.

Details: Written by: Joel Mead

The RSPCA defines free-range eggs as those coming “from birds that, during the daytime, enjoy unlimited access to outdoor pastures”.

Details: Written by: Jesse Sternberg

Even though it appeared as if I was aloof (a genuine characteristic of an Alpha), my attention was fully locked into the conditions of the present moment.

Details: Written by: Tammy Billups

dog sitting on beach (a golden retriever)

The term wayshower is being used with more and more frequency as humanity continues its evolutionary journey toward embracing and embodying higher levels of consciousness.