Plants indoor

I have always wanted some plants inside the house but I live a somewhat busy and laidback lifestyle that I don't like a lot of maintenance around the house. But for those who wants some, here are some tips for bodyandsoul.com.au. For the homeExperts recommend the hardy, low-light tolerant peace lilly for your lounge room or hallway."If the peace lillies are dying in your home then you shouldn't be in there either!" says building biologist Nicole...

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Caffiene and Kids

While many mums and dads are actively not allowing their kids to drink strong coffee, many Aussie adolescents, and children even younger, are getting a regular caffeine fix. And that's not a good thing.With more and more links being drawn between caffeine and addiction, sleeping problems, obesity and poor bone health, many youth health professionals are reiterating the fact that there is no reason for caffeine being in a child's diet.Caffeine sourcesThe...

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That Yummy Sausages

We eat sausages at least every week. We know that it's not really good for our health because of all the preservatives but what can I say? For one, it is easy to cook. Then, they're family favourites - yummy and can be eaten with anything. But how much is too much? According to this article: How much is too much?How much is too much? So is there a safe amount of processed meat we can eat? "Eating 50 grams once a week is probably okay....

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Aging

Up til recently, I have not considered myself as old or aging yet. I still feel the same, emotionally and mentally but physically, I have felt something different in my body but I attribute it to the amount of work I do or should I say my responsibility compared to when I was single. I have not really thought that physically I am aging. But reading this from bodyandsoul.com.au, makes me hmmmm. My body is getting old.Joints and back: If you're...

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Clean Living

IF you want to reduce your household costs and greenhouse gas emissions, the key is retrofitting. But what does this mean and how does it help?Derek Wrigley, the author of Making Your Home Sustainable, explains:Q: WHAT IS RETROFITTING?A: It is a way of modifying an existing house to take advantage of the abundant natural energy which is all around us but insufficiently recognised by homeowners and, unfortunately, most builders.A retrofitted house...

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