Planting certain types of fruit or nut trees in Oklahoma may not be practical for producing quality crops. Examples of trees not recommended for the state are English walnuts, sweet cherries, apricots and Bartlett pears. English (Carpathian) walnuts do not adapt well to Oklahoma conditions. The large oddly named “English”…
In truth, Epsom salt can be used to deter deer from your property. Deer have a strong sense of smell, and the scent of Epsom salt irritates them. To deter deer with Epsom salt, sprinkle or spray an Epsom salt solution in areas where you want to keep deer out.…
Epsom salt can help reduce pain and swelling. Soak your swollen fingertip for 15 to 20 minutes in warm or cool water mixed with Epsom salt. If you have an autoimmune condition, eating anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce swelling. Fish, leafy greens, green tea, and dark chocolate are all great…
While elephant ears can’t be propagated from cuttings like many plants, you can divide the tubers of a healthy parent plant. Do this in the fall, then plant the tubers in containers or store them for the winter and plant them outdoors in the spring. Either way, these hardy elephant…
Popcorn is high in fiber, relatively low in calories and has a low energy density. These are all characteristics of a weight loss friendly food. With 31 calories per cup, air-popped popcorn contains much fewer calories than many popular snack foods. After all, eating late at night doesn’t necessarily mean…
What do Worms Eat Worms get their food from the ground and they eat a wide variety of foods, such as organic materials, dirt, rotting and decaying materials, manure, and leaves . At worm farms worms are mostly fed with rotting vegetables, fruits, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea leaves, pieces…
While some dogs can safely devour many tissues, other dogs can develop gastrointestinal issues after eating only one or two tissues. From tissue type to whether it was used or not to dog size – there are many factors affecting the consequences of your dog’s tissue eating quest. If you…
What happens if you eat raw or undercooked rice that’s contaminated? In short, you will get food poisoning. Symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Severe cases might need medical attention to treat symptoms like dehydration. In this case, the rice is already cooked so those problems don’t…
Studies show that people who eat a diet rich in whole foods are better able to maintain a healthy weight. In addition, a weight loss diet based on whole foods improves various health parameters, including lowering both blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Whole foods refer to foods that are completely…
Boogers often contain bacteria and viruses, and although nose picking is a common habit that does not usually cause health problems, eating boogers could expose the body to germs. Also, excessive nose picking can cause bleeding and inflammation in the nose. Picking their nose and eating the boogers, then touching…