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    Which Herbs Need More And Less Water?

    The drought that we're in always has me thinking about what will be the first to go when we have to start conserving our water. So I'm curious, which herbs need more water to grow and which herbs can get by on less? What would be the extremes at each end of the scale?
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    What happened at the chiropractor's?

    My uncle went to see the local chiropractor a few years ago. My uncle is the kind of guy who cracks his own neck. While he was there, the chiropractor insisted that my uncle let him do it instead. He did, and my uncle felt a sharp pain in his neck that lasted for days. So...was that supposed to...
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    Cattails

    Have you ever eaten cattails? I know that cattails are one of those plants they always mention in survival books as being nutritious and good food to eat if you're gathering food from the wild. Do any of you eat cattails? I'm not even sure which parts you're supposed to consume.
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    Excessive Body Hair

    I have excessive body hair, I'm covered head to toe in more hair than most men are used to (It kind of makes them sick actually). To put it in perspective, I used to burn easily. Now that I'm hairy, I never burn anything but my nose, ears and foreheads. Even my hands and knuckles are hairy...
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    Dandelions

    Dandelions are very healthy for you and grow quickly and in abundance so they are easy to find. My grandma makes salads from dandelions and cooks the root occasionally. Does anyone here grow dandelions on purpose or gather them when they grow in the wild?
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    Herbs and Hemorrhoids

    What kinds of herbs would you use to help with hemorrhoid pain or to help shrink them? Or are there no herbs that can be used to aid hemorrhoids? Because the cream I have isn't doing the trick.
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    Are There Herbs Unsafe To Use Around Babies or Toddlers?

    I was wondering I there were any herbs that are unsafe to use around babies or toddlers that are safe for adults to use? Also, how is unsafe? Feeding it to them in a tea or in food, burning it around them, etc.? Thank you for your time.
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    The Placebo Effect

    With the placebo effect becoming more and more common in our time, do you think that for smaller things like colds and headaches it is more important to believe that whatever you're using is working than to take it and still be doubtful of it's effects? I've had some experience with the placebo...
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    Do Any Herbs Actually Work At Keeping Bugs Away?

    I keep seeing all sorts of claims about herbs being able to keep bugs and pests away away. Peppermint for spiders and mice (Yes, I know that's not actually a bug) and Rosemary for ants and stinkbugs. Do any of these herbs actually work? Seems to me with so many people sharing their secrets...
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    Safe Herbs To Use With Rats

    Are there any herbs that you can use safely with a pet rat? It can be for any reason, to promote health, to calm them down or to get rid of parasites. Any reason at all. I wouldn't want to just start using them because rats have extremely sensitive immune systems and a lot of plants that aren't...
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    Extremely Strange Smells

    I started this thread for people who enjoy smells that sound repulsive or are found repulsive by other people. My favorite strange smell is cow and/or camel dung. I don't know why but I love the smell of it and it makes me feel uplifted, awake, energized and a bunch of other descriptions nobody...
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    Do You Prefer Beeswax or Regular Wax?

    When you make candles, do you prefer to use beeswax or regular wax and why? Is one cheaper than the other or does one make longer lasting candles, etc.? Enlighten me! :)
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    Treating Insomnia

    So what are some altenrative medical methods that you use to help treat your insomnia and do they work? Let us all know here!
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    Chamomile Tea As A Sedative

    Whenever I'm sick or in pain, I drink chamomile tea. My grandma always said it helps because it contains a natural sedative. Plus I like the taste. What do you drink chamomile for?
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    Keeping Your Rat's Teeth At Safe Length

    I know that most rats keep their own teeth ground down fairly well and you only have to cut them every once in a rare while, but I'm worried about my rat. I give her things to chew on and she rarely chews on them. Just little bites here and there. Her teeth are still healthy after all this time...
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