3 natural insect repellers for your home

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The warmer season can bring in lots of happiness. It’s the perfect season to go on holiday or do outdoor activities. Many people do gardening during this season. However, it is also the time your house gets infested by insects, pests, and bugs. These destroy your food, furniture, and other belongings. Diseases might also spread if you don’t take immediate measures. You will find many chemical-based insect repellents. But these might be dangerous for your health, especially if you have children in your house. Here are some natural insect repellers you can use in your home.

A mixture of vinegar, water, and herbs

You should take a spray bottle and fill half of it with white vinegar. Then you must add some herbs like mint, thyme, lavender, etc. Add water on top of it and shake the bottle well. After you keep it overnight, it becomes a great insect repellent.

Cinnamon and garlic powder

You can buy bottles of garlic and cinnamon powder from a store. Sprinkle them in places where insects or bugs might be present. This will guard you against insects.

Essential oils

Tea tree oil, eucalyptus, lavender oil, etc. are good insect repellants. You can add these to a diffuser to keep bugs and insects away. You can also mix these oils with vinegar and spray around your house.

Besides using these, you should always keep your home clean. You should remove garbages every day. There shouldn’t be any standing water in your home as mosquitoes and other insects will then appear. You must keep your bathroom dry and fix any plumbing issue immediately. You should seal down any cracks so that insects don’t get in. This way your home will be safe from insects and pests.

Top 5 natural remedies for better sleep

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Sleep is very important for wellbeing. It is during this time that our bodies rejuvenate. If you don’t get enough sleep then your health will start to deteriorate. So, it is imperative that you get proper rest every day. Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world have sleeping problems. Taking sleep medication for a long time can have an adverse effect on your body. Here are five natural remedies for sleeping better.

Eating habits

 If you eat a full meal before bedtime then you will have a problem falling asleep. Drinking too much coffee can also prevent you from having good sleep. You should include food that induces sleep. Some food contains tryptophan that helps you to sleep. It is an amino acid that relaxes the brain, so you fall asleep easily. Carbohydrates like oats, quinoa or brown rice; proteins like turkey, seeds, nuts, etc. can help you sleep. Calcium deficiency also causes a problem in sleeping. So, you should drink milk, preferably goat’s milk, before going to bed.

Yoga

Yoga can relax both your body and mind. It will help you to get rid of the stress and help your mind to calm down. So, you will sleep better if you do yoga before going to bed.

Aromatherapy

Essential oils can help you sleep oil. These don’t have any side effect. So, aromatherapy can induce sleep. You can have aroma sticks in your bedroom or have a massage with essential oils before going to bed.

Put away technologies

Browsing the Internet, watching TV or playing games before going to bed can prevent you from having a good night’s sleep. You should keep all kinds of electronic gadgets away from you before going to bed.

Set up your bedroom

You should set up your bedroom in such a way that it helps you to fall asleep easily. You should close your curtains, switch off the light or have a low-voltage light, close the door and put on soft music. Your bedsheet and pillows must be clean and comfortable. This will help you to fall asleep easily.

These natural remedies have proven to be effective. So, if you are suffering from insomnia, you should test these and see if you can sleep better.

What is Turmeric Elixir?

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Turmeric is often called the queen of spices. It is a common ingredient in Asian cooking. It has bright yellow color and a unique flavor.  Turmeric keeps our health good in many ways. Turmeric is good for the stomach. It is also a powerful antioxidant and so decreases inflammation. It has the power to fight infections such as flu. If you suffer from heartburn then turmeric can be helpful.  Turmeric is helpful in treating osteoarthritis, eye inflammation, diabetes, gum disease, etc. It also helps in surgery recovery.

With so many benefits, you should try turmeric elixir to improve your health. You can make turmeric elixir at home to rip its benefits. Before preparing it, you should carefully choose the ingredients. Here are some recipes you can try.

1. Turmeric ginger tea

Take a cup of water, add ginger and turmeric and bring it to boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for about five minutes. Add about a quarter teaspoon of milk and maple syrup. You can have this tea every day.

2. Turmeric lemon tea

This tea has a sweet and tangy taste. It’s a good remedy for cold. You should add some lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric, cayenne and ground ginger in a cup of boiling water. Then add some honey to taste.

3. Turmeric Latte

You will find turmeric latte in many coffee shops now. You can make your own special turmeric latte at home by adding sunflower seeds, coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, and vanilla. For more twist of flavor, you can add dates too!

These recipes are very easy to follow and you can easily make your turmeric elixir every day. Try these recipes today and see the results yourself.