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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

How To Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting

By Guest Blogger Rohin D.

How To Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting

Having a beautifully lit back yard is the desire of every proud home owner. The back yard is a part of the house where you unwind and relax by either spending time there on your own or in the company of your friends and family members. It is therefore imperative to keep this area well lit and resplendent if you want to truly enjoy the time you spend here rather than experiencing a sense of discomfort every time you walk into your back yard. Read on to know more about the various different ways in which you can light up your home back yard quickly and easily.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Eye of the Tiger: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

By Guest Blogger Diana S.

Eye of the Tiger: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

 

Having a good vision and healthy eyes is an important part of your overall health and good quality of life. Even though most of us don’t think about our eyes until we start seeing (or rather not seeing) some changes, prevention is a much better option than treatment. There are many things you can do to keep your eyes in tip-top shape and maintain good vision well into your senior years.

Eat healthy foods

Ever since you were little, you’ve been listening how carrots are good for your eyesight, but that’s not the only veggie that will keep your eyes healthy. Vegetables like dark leafy greens (spinach, collard greens, and kale) will make you see like a falcon. Fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna, salmon, and halibut, also have many health benefits for your eyes.

Protect your eyes from UV rays

During a sunny day, always wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Constant exposure to UV rays can cause cataracts, pinguecula and other eye diseases. However, not all sunglasses have UV protection, so read the label carefully and choose the ones that will provide protection against the harmful UV rays.

Wear eye protection

Every time you engage in sports, DIY projects or activities around the house that can be harmful to your eyes make sure to wear appropriate eye protection, such as safety glasses. Choose eyewear that is made out of polycarbonate that is strong enough to offer good eye protection. Also, never skip wearing your eye protection in your workplace and encourage your colleagues to do the same.

Don’t smoke

Smoking is as bad for your lungs, heart and throat as it is bad for your eyes. Many studies link smoking to the development of age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage. All of these eye diseases potentially lead to blindness! So, ditch your smoking habit, or better yet, never start in the first place.

Rest your eyes regularly

Resting your eyes is essential, especially if you spend a lot of time doing activities that are strenuous to the eye, like working at the computer. If you focus too much on one task, you might forget to blink and overwork your eyes which causes headaches, shoulder pain and dry eyes. In order to rest your eyes, you can try the 20-20-20 rule. Look away at about 20 feet in the distance every 20 minutes and don’t move your eyes for 20 seconds. This reduces eye fatigue and relaxes your eyes.

Don’t ignore the signs of vision deterioration

As soon as you start noticing some changes in your eyesight, make an appointment with your doctor. If you notice signs like hazy or double vision, difficulty seeing in low light, eye redness, flashes of light, floaters or eye swelling and pain, don’t ignore them for a second.

Have regular eye exams

According to recent studies, about half of Australia’s population wears glasses or contacts on a regular basis. Additionally, the number of preventable eye diseases is rising as well. All of these numbers could be significantly lower if people went for regular eye exams, at least once in two years. Your optometrist or ophthalmologist can also make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date. So, don’t take any risks and book an eye test in Sydney the first chance you get.

Know your family’s eye problem history

Knowing your family’s history of eye conditions is very important for your eye health since many of these conditions can be hereditary. If you know you fall into a high-risk category, you will be able to react in time and take proper care of your eyes.

Even though there is no step you can take to completely prevent eye diseases and vision deterioration, healthy lifestyle, eye protection and regular eye tests will certainly help keep your peepers in top condition.

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How to clean Vacuum Filters

By Guest Blogger Jennifer B.

How to clean Vacuum Filter

 

A vacuum cleaner is a great asset in the house. It will allow you to finish your cleaning tasks faster, maintain the condition of your carpets and remove allergens. But have you ever started to use your vacuum only to find that your house stinks? Chances are you don’t know how to clean vacuum filters properly and efficiently. This will not only make the air smell so much worse. It can also shorten the lifespan of your vacuum.

Whether you are using a small handheld vacuum for smaller chores or the best vacuum for stairs, you need to make sure that the filters are always clean. Clean filters will maintain strong suction. This means less cleaning time and better results. Clogged filters can damage the motor of your vacuum cleaner regardless of its size.

How to Clean Vacuum Filters?

It is crucial to know that if you don’t know how to clean vacuum filters properly, you can actually damage it. You must refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or the user’s manual to make sure that you are following the right steps.

  • Most vacuum filters should be cleaned after 3 of 4 uses, depending on the intensity of the debris your machine is picking up. Failing to clean your filter on a regular basis can cause the dust to settle on the interior of the machine, damaging it on the long run.
  • Remember that different machines will have different filters. Refer to the manual to understand how it should be removed. Don’t try to wash the filter if the manual doesn’t specifically mention that it is washable.
  • After you have removed the filter, trapped dust will probably spread. This is why you should probably try to do this outside away from your furniture. Hold your filter on top of the garbage can and gently tap it. Most of the dust will fall into the can.
  • Before thinking about how to wash vacuum filters, you should refer to the manual to see what it is made of. Paper filters can’t be washed. It is advisable to replace them instead since they are quite cheap. If your filter is made of plastic or foam, you can easily give it a good wash using water and soap.

When Do I Need to Replace my Filter?

You need to understand that even with regular cleaning; your vacuum filter will not last forever. If you are not 100% satisfied about the suction power of your vacuum then it is probably time to have the filter replaced. You will find information about how often you should replace it when you refer to the user manual. However, these are rough figures that will greatly differ depending on a number of factors.

For example, if you don’t use the vacuum every day, you will probably get away with using your filter longer. Moreover, if you are using it to clean low traffic areas, it won’t be picking up much dust to begin with. By the same token, you will have to replace your filter frequently if you use your vacuum in high traffic areas. This is also true if you have a big family of kids and pets in the household.

Understanding how to clean vacuum filters will improve the quality of the air in your house. This means less allergies and health problems for the entire family. It is a crucial part of maintaining your vacuum, you furniture and your carpets. Make sure that you read the user manual before you attempt to clean your filter for best results.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, SEX & LIFE

10 Foods that Parents Should Seriously Reconsider

10 Foods that Parents Should Seriously Reconsider

It’s a common complaint that kids these days just aren’t going outside and getting enough exercise. While that’s true (largely in part to their growing tablet addictions), parents also play an immensely important role in their child’s health. The food that you pack in their lunch bags or put on their dinner plates is becoming increasingly important to fighting the obesity epidemic that has hit our country. Here’s an infographic (courtesy of homeremediesforlife.com) with 10 foods that parents should seriously reconsider serving their children, along with some helpful alternatives:

https://homeremediesforlife.com/warning-10-foods-terrible-childs-body/

WARNING! These 10 Foods Are Terrible For Your Child’s Body

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Hide That Clutter And Take Pride In Your Home

Hide That Clutter And Take Pride In Your Home

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Lots of homeowners who have small children struggle to take pride in their houses. That is because the kids tend to make a lot of mess, and that makes it difficult for the parents. However, there are some straightforward tips and tricks you can use to ensure guests never think you’ve let a bomb off in your front room. With that in mind, take some of the suggestions from this article and put them into action before December arrives. The last thing you want is to deal with mess and clutter close to Christmas.

Turn cleaning up into a game

Getting your children to clean up after themselves can seem like an impossible task. However, in most instances, you just have to use some intelligence and a little psychology for the best results. If you dangle a carrot in front of a donkey, they walk towards it. The same is often correct with children. So, make sure you turn the cleaning up process into a game. Let the little ones know they get a reward if they meet your expectations, and they should seem more inclined to pay attention and honor your requests. Maybe people in your house don’t get dessert until they clean their rooms? That could work well.

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Create a playroom for the kids

Sometimes the clutter issue relates to the fact that your children don’t have anywhere to play. For that reason, you might consider turning a spare bedroom into an area where your little ones can play with their toys. That should help to prevent them from leaving items all over your home. For the best results, involve your child in the process and ask them how they imagine the playroom. Also, be sure to think about essentials that will ensure they maintain perfect health. You could paint Disney characters on the walls if your child likes those films. You could even install a ball pit or something similar depending on their interests. Just don’t forget to ask about your little one’s preferences.

Invest in some hidden storage

There are lots of furniture items you can purchase these days that contain hidden storage. Maybe you’d like to get living room storage cabinets with doors? Or a bed that comes with drawers underneath? You can also get armchairs and sofas that contain hidden compartments where you can store your possessions. Each of those items will assist when it comes to keeping all that clutter away from prying eyes. You don’t have to throw anything in the bin, but you can ensure guests don’t encounter your mess every time they visit your home.

You should now have enough ideas to make a start on decluttering your home before Christmas. Just remember to involve the entire family and ensure everyone helps out as much as possible. While you should throw unwanted items away, you can often just hide ugly things to ensure they don’t’ make your home appear messy. If you get the process right, friends and family members are sure to comment when they come around to visit. So, what’s holding you back? Make a start today!

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