Oven cleaning stinks, quite literally! It’s time consuming and commercial oven cleaners are toxic. I also don’t feel like scrubbing stubborn spots and buildup for ages with wimpy cleaners. When I switched from conventional cleaners to natural ones figuring out how to clean the oven was at the top of my list. I don’t have a self-cleaning oven (which may be a good thing) so I had to find an easy, non-toxic cleaning method. Here’s how to clean your oven from top to bottom with DIY cleaners. Plus cleaning tips for those who want something even faster and easier! How to Clean…

Dr. Özge Atay, a member of the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association, warned that with the explanation of the importance of the intestines in our immune system, many chronic diseases are associated with harmful chemical substances entering through small cracks in the intestines, turning eyes to dishwasher detergents.   Referring to the research conducted by Turkish Scientist Prof. Dr. Cezmi Akdiş and his colleagues in Switzerland, who made a great breakthrough in the scientific world with the epithelial barrier hypothesis, Atay said that the effects of chemical substances found in dishwasher detergents on our immune system were examined.…

In a Harvard lab, a group of neuroscientists made a revealing discovery: when a person donates money to a social cause, their brain activates the same areas that light up when receiving a financial reward. This finding, published in the journal Nature , supports what academic Arthur C. Brooks has maintained for years: altruism is not only a moral virtue, it’s also a biological necessity. So, can giving make us happy? Brooks, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Government and author of Love Your Enemies , has spent over a decade researching how generosity affects mental and emotional health. In a society that associates happiness…

  Things to consider when using cleaning materials Tips to prevent even the most innocent cleaning materials containing risky chemicals from endangering your health and to save money on products Things to consider when using cleaning materials “Do not mix chemicals with each other. Always use gloves when cleaning. Be sure to turn on the ventilation when cleaning the bathroom,” said İlker Akın, who works as a manager in the industrial cleaning and hygiene sector, and made recommendations on what to pay attention to when cleaning and using products.   Here are İlker Akın’s suggestions on what to consider when…

According to a study by Japanese researchers, the results of which were published on the website of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), patients who have had a heart attack but have strong legs have a lower risk of developing heart failure.   In the study conducted by Japan’s Sagamihara University School of Medicine, 932 people who had a heart attack for the first time and had no previous heart disease between 2007 and 2020 were examined.   In the study, in which leg strength was measured with the “quadriceps” muscle group test of patients who were hospitalized after a…

When sudden red, swollen, itchy rashes develop on body parts such as the face, arms and legs that are not covered by clothing, often during or immediately after spending time outdoors, fly and insect bites come to mind. This condition is more severe in some adults, especially children who are prone to allergies, and water-filled blisters can develop and can disrupt quality of life.   Dermatology Specialist Dr. Didem Kazan explained what can be done for fly and insect bites and how to protect yourself from them.   Depending on the season, mosquito, louse, flea, firefly, caterpillar, bedbug and mite…

What can parents do to help their children manage bouts of anger, sadness, or anxiety brought on by school, siblings, and everyday life ? Whether you’re the parent of an elementary-aged child, a preteen between the ages of 8 and 12, or a teenager, practicing two skills can help you and your child: validation and coping. Practicing validation Validation teaches your children that it’s okay to feel and express their emotions. “When parents use validation, they are affirming to their child that it is okay to feel emotions and that they should not be repressed,” says Dr. Chase Samsel of the…