Updated: April 30th, 2012 The next new acne treatment may be found in the produce section of your food store.
Largely due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, the herb thyme — which is found with other herbs in the produce section of most food stores — may well earn itself a place in
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Updated: November 10th, 2010
As parents, we’ve all been there…a nasty diaper rash on our sweet little baby’s bum. We wonder how it got there and how to make it go away. My sons would get one every time they drank apple juice. I tried Desitin but it was expensive and stinky. So
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Updated: August 3rd, 2010 This is an excellent homemade furniture polish. And better yet, most everyone has these two products in their home.
Use equal parts of light olive oil and white vinegar (like 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup vinegar). Just a few drops clean and shine at the same time!
And
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Updated: June 4th, 2010 Here are some natural ways to get rid of cooking and kitchen odors. These tips are both simple and use everyday household products.
Most people advise you to boil spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves) and fruit peels (lemon or lime) in water until it reaches a simmer immediately after cooking.
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Updated: May 26th, 2010
Traditional drain cleaners are typically bad stuff. If we read the directions on most of the labels, it’ll no doubt say “Open carefully. Do not squeeze bottle. Avoid splashing. Clean up spills at once. Keep hands, face, children and pets away from drains while using…”
They are usually caustic
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Updated: May 17th, 2010 For Back Pain, try these alternative treatments:
Comfrey: Ointment with comfrey extract, which has antibiotic properties, helps ease back pain. Use topically only since ingesting it can cause liver damage. Apply topically for 10 days or less, and don’t apply to broken skin. The brand KyttaSalbe f has been reported
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Updated: April 24th, 2010 Did you know that your beautiful house plant can pull double duty? Many of the plants we use every day in our homes and offices can actually purify your indoor air. The ability of a houseplant to clean the quality of the air is now accepted scientifically. “Sick Building Syndrome”
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Updated: April 7th, 2010 Try these alternative treatments for your next headache:
Eat 20 cherries (fresh or frozen) or drink a cup of tart cherry juice. Cherries contain anthocyanins which are a group of flavonoids (a family of phytonutrients) that gives some plants their blue or red color. Cherries are rich in anthocyanins which
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Updated: April 5th, 2010
Shopping for the right cutting board can be a challenge. There is still so much controversy surrounding the safety of wood over plastic. You will find convincing studies for both arguments. So how do you choose? Which study do you believe?
Notice I didn’t mention glass cutting
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Updated: March 19th, 2010 The following are natural alternative remedies for a Sore Throat:
Spice Tea with Honey: Mix a clove (antiseptic and fights infection) with 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (inflammation). Infuse the tea in 2 cups boiling water. Stir in 4 teaspoons honey (soothes irritation). Sip throughout the day
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