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How to Make Natural Home Cleaning Solutions

Traditional household cleaning products, such as bleach and ammonia, can be risky for both your family and the environment. Bleach and ammonia fumes can irritate your lungs and, if you make the mistake of mixing them together, they form chloramine, a gas that can permanently damage your respiratory system. The key to making your house eco-friendly, safe and clean may already be in your pantry. Common food items, such as vinegar and baking soda, can also be put to use as cleaners.

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Natural Remedies for Ear Wax Removal in Children

In normal amounts, ear wax (cerumen) provides protection from bacteria and acts as a self-cleaning agent and lubricant, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. However, once ear wax builds up, it can cause discomfort, partial hearing loss, tinnitus, odor, itchiness and dryness of the ears. If your child experiences one or more of these symptoms, it’s time to clean up his ears. Fortunately, you can perform natural remedies to remove ear wax.

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How Do I Treat ADHD Naturally?

If your doctor diagnoses your child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, he’ll probably also prescribe some medication that can help treat the disease. This may not be the route you want to take. Some children with ADHD respond well to natural solutions to the problem. If you’re hesitant about giving your child medicine to treat his problem, you can try these methods first. If they work, you may never have to use that prescription. Always run your ideas by your pediatrician.

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Spring Cleaning Resolutions

With spring on the horizon, it’s natural to revisit, revise, and resolve to spruce things up in the coming months. Similar to “resolutions,” the choices we make each spring are really goals, and working towards and achieving our goals is a sure way to feeling accomplished and fulfilled. Whether you’re looking to reinvent your life or just make a few small but important tweaks, here are some starter ideas to help you make your own “decorating resolutions” – and design the coming months to be your best yet: