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Healing Food Sensitivities: Taking The Test

I recently decided to have a food sensitivities test done in order to identify any specific foods that might be triggering responses in me.  I worked with an FDN-P nutritionist to order the test and then discuss the results.  This article is the first in a series that discusses that process.

Organic Home Garden Series: 3 Natural Alternative Ways to Test pH Levels in Soil

By knowing the pH levels in your garden soil, you can ensure its overall quality and ability to grow plants. From there, you can assess what actions you may need to take in order to improve your gardening soil. Soil-testing kits are known as one of the most effective methods for determining your garden soil’s pH levels, but they are not the only way to test if your dirt is too acidic or alkaline.

How To Test Your Eggs For Freshness

Nothing beats having fresh eggs. If you are in need of a quick dinner fix or want to add a little something to your ramen, eggs are the way to go. Having chickens at home, we add an egg to just about anything. Sometimes though, the eggs do not get used up right away and wind up getting mixed in with the new ones. This can be problematic in determining which ones are still good.