Almost all types of cacti produce fruit that is technically edible, while the actual meat of most cacti can also be eaten – after removing the spines, of course. – Dilute 10-10-10 or 5-10-10 fertilizer to quarter or half-strength in a gallon of water. Stir it well and use this…
If you have a tick on you, you may feel it crawling around. In which case, strip off and have a good look or ask a family member to look for you. Unfortunately, most often when you are actually being bitten by a tick, you don’t feel anything at all.…
Don’t toss those tops! Carrot greens are just as edible as carrots themselves, and they’re delicious in this tangy chimichurri sauce, pesto, and more. If you’re throwing out those bright green, bushy carrot tops every time you buy carrots, you’re missing out! Carrot greens are not only safe to eat…
You likely won’t notice an enlarged liver on your own. In some severe cases, you might notice a feeling of bloating or fullness in your belly, or an ache in your upper right abdomen, where your liver is. It’s more likely your healthcare provider will discover it during an exam.…
You can get too much magnesium; the upper limit is 350 mg or a little over 7 tablespoons of almond butter. When magnesium builds up in the body, it could lead to irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure (something I already have), confusion, slowed breathing, coma, and death. – Inadequate intake…
Although there’s not much science to support it, some moms of twins report feeling movement earlier and more frequently in pregnancy, sometimes as early as the first trimester. It might even be their first clue that there are more than just two tiny hands and two tiny feet waving around…
The unlaid eggs can range from being very small to large in size. Some can even be close to being laid by the chicken, having a soft, semi-formed shell around them. One hen can have numerous unlaid eggs inside her body. The unlaid eggs are sold at butchers and cooked…
Early symptoms of pregnancy are usually different for every woman. Some women might experience the first symptoms a week or two after conceiving, whereas others don’t feel anything for months. No woman starts having pregnancy symptoms two days after unprotected sex. If you conceived, plenty is going on in your…
If you’ve discovered one of your leaf springs has broken, you may be wondering, “How long can I drive with a broken leaf spring?” The answer is that you shouldn’t drive the vehicle until you have gotten the problem fixed. Can you still drive with a broken leaf spring? By…
The ripe, sweet, textured flesh of the Quandong can be eaten fresh, and is often dried and later reconstituted. It has twice the Vitamin C of an orange and the tart, salty taste lends itself to be used in a range of sweet and savoury dishes. Try it in jams,…