NaturalNews: How to stop ticks and Lyme Disease; freezing blueberries makes them healthier‏

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We've got some interesting how-to stories today:
Here's how to use essential oils to keep ticks away (and avoid Lyme Disease)
http://www.naturalnews.com/046389_tick_repellent_rose_geranium_essential_oils.html

Did you know that FREEZING blueberries makes their antioxidants more readily available?
http://www.naturalnews.com/046391_blueberries_antioxidants_health_benefits.html

Be smart about BPA-free bottles: many contain another toxic chemical that may be worse:
http://www.naturalnews.com/046390_BPA_BPS_plastics_chemicals.html

Many processed dairy products contain hidden sources of MSG:
http://www.naturalnews.com/046386_MSG_processed_dairy_excitotoxins.html

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