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An artist going by the name of Cherry Tree tells AOL that she makes perfume from her own urine, using the same fermentation process we're more used to observing with liquor. Tree says that by putting sugar in her stored urine and then leaving it to ferment, she creates alcohol, which she then distills to make her fragrances. Healthy peoples' urine is sterile, and creating alcohol with it and Read more
Well, well, well, there's still time to get all cleaned up even if you put off your weekend chores like I did. In addition to the plethora of surprising cleansers found in the kitchen, there are even more in the bathroom and laundry room. In fact, I'll bet you have some already in there. Sop up this knowledge and start the slideshow. Read more
OK, so you've used my DIY advice to clean the carpet but how do you keep it smelling fresh day after day? A pal tipped me off to this — she doesn't even have a pet, just likes some good, green fun — and, since it's all natural, there's no reason why a fur-filled, carpeted home couldn't try this, too!To make a lasting batch, grab a metal or glass container with a perforated top (like this one Read more
Big smiles for this bully! A devilish one illustrated which cleaning product you should always steer clear of for pee stains but what about the right stuff? While white vinegar is a solid liquid go-to for pet-related messes, since it neutralizes the ammonia in the urine, I've got a DIY concoction for major carpet stains. Don't get mixed up so mix up these ingredients instead — find out Read more
Even the best-trained dog can have an accident. It happens. However, it's up to you to fix that boo boo the right way. All-natural enzyme cleansers are great, but sometimes the mess needs heavy-duty cleaning. While you may be inclined to grab the strongest product from your supplies, there's one you should always steer clear of when sopping up the puddles. Do you have any clue what that is? Think Read more
Holy cow. India's oldest, biggest nationalist Hindu group, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), plans to introduce a new soft drink made from cow urine. The radical RSS group has long campaigned against beverages such as Coke and Pepsi, foreign imports that it believes to be a corrupt influence and a symbol of Western imperialism. In India, bovine urine is considered medicinal and is, like the Read more
This Valentine's Day, maybe some of you are saving money by cooking a romantic dinner at home. If you're trying to get the love flowing between you and your partner, maybe you're considering steaming some asparagus since it's considered an aphrodisiac. While its phallic shape is said to “stir up lust in man and woman,” it can also stir up some interesting issues with your body. Forty to 50 Read more
Yesterday you learned about Peyronie's disease, one of three common penile problems that some men have to deal with, but today I'm going to talk about Hypospadias. This condition is when the urinary meatus, the hole on the penis where urine and ejaculate pass, is abnormally positioned. It's usually just short of the tip of the penis but can be as extreme as being positioned underneath the penis Read more
I love asparagus, and it's incredibly good for you — full of vitamin K, plus A and C and folate. But if you've ever eaten a lot of it, you might have noticed a rather odd side effect. There's really no delicate way to say this, so I'll just come right out with it: Eating asparagus can make your pee smell funny. It doesn't happen to everyone, but if it happens to you, don't worry: The effect is Read more
You're asking and I'm answering . . . Dear FitSugar, I know I'm supposed to stay hydrated and drink at least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day, but if I do, I end up peeing at least once every hour or more. Is this normal? How many times should I be going to the bathroom? - Powder Room Patty Yup, totally normal — I also go to the restroom a lot during the day. There is no real set Read more
