Articles for tag: Dr. Bronner, Mildew, Organic Fertilizers, Powdery Mildew, Sulfur

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How to Control Powdery Mildew

If you have a white fuzzy coating on the leaves of your ornamentals or vegetable plant leaves, you probably have powdery mildew. Powdery mildew does not need damp places to grow like most mildews. In fact, it prefers dry days and warm nighttime temperatures in the 60-80 degree range, which we have at night during ...

Causes of Sulfur Burps

A couple of years ago I began to experience sulfur burps. Before my experience began I had never heard of the condition. One of the first things that I did was search online for causes and found out that I am a part of an ever growing group that is inflicted with the condition. My ...

Warning About MSM and Back Pain

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is also known as methyl sulfone. This inert chemical compound is a break down product of dimethlylsulfoxide. MSM has been widely touted to cure arthritis and relieve back pain. The people who advocate this substance for its use in various arthritic conditions claim that it is a miracle product. It is claimed that ...

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How to Remove Tarnish from Silver

Has your favorite silver keepsake become dulled by tarnish? Do you want to restore that like-new shine and luster? What can you do? You could grab a cloth and some silver polish and rub and rinse, rub and rinse, rub and rinse … (you get the picture). Not only is this a bit tedious, but ...

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Acid Rain Webquest

“Acid Rain” is a serious environmental issue caused by human interactions with the environment. The burning of fossil fuels, whether from large power plants or small cars, releases chemicals into the atmosphere that combine with water (H20) and create un-naturally acidic precipitation. This acidic precipitation has harmful effects on living, and non-living elements of the ...

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Homeopathic Remedies for Mange in Cats

Mange in cats is a feline version of mange, a disease condition that is somewhat common among mammals. It is caused by mites, parasitic organisms, which live on the skin of an infected cat. If mange is not properly treated, it could lead to more serious complications. Homeopathic remedies for mange in cats are good ...

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Canine Ringworm

If your dog only has these hairless lesions, either circular or not, and no other symptoms, then you are probably looking at a case of Canine Ringworms. Canine Ringworm is not an actual worm at all, so do not panic. It is actually a fungus infection and with treatment is curable. This fungus infection occurs ...

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The History of Tires

The wheel was invented a very long time ago. But, the first rubber tire was invented in 1839 by Charles Goodyear. Up until this point, riding in cars was very uncomfortable because the older wheels made the ride rough. In 1830, Charles Goodyear wanted to make a rubber product that the general public could put ...

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Are You Suffering from Arsenic Poisoning?

You’ve seen movies where murderers have slipped a little arsenic into someone’s food or drink over time and finally killed them. The arsenic isn’t detected by the coroner at first, so no one suspects the poisoning. This article is about arsenic poisoning caused by common things in every day life. What is arsenic? Arsenic is ...

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The Health Benefits of Red Onions

One of the quickest ways to add taste to a savory recipe is to add a little onion. Whether grilled, raw, or sautéed onions have a distinctive flavor that can take a dish from dull to dynamite. What’s less appreciated are the health benefits of this healthy bulb, known to be one of the oldest ...