One summer, I had a nasty encounter with a hornet. After being stung on the finger, the bite began to swell. One of the first things I reached for was my lavender essential oil. Within minutes, the redness and inflammation began to subside. However, I need to stress that this natural remedy shouldn’t be seen
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Chronic illness is draining. Physically, emotionally and financially. People are often unable to hold down a full-time job. The medical bills pile up. After a series of unsuccessful treatments, they start to think about alternative medicine. However, paying for holistic healthcare may be impossible. Because insurance plans typically don’t cover the cost of treatments. So
Commercial hair gel contains an assortment of chemicals you don’t want inside your body. These include parabens, which mimic estrogen, and can potentially fuel a hormone-dependent cancer. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is another ingredient you’ll probably want to avoid. It’s found in a wide variety of cosmetics. Once it mixes with other compounds, there are fears
Can essential oils help detoxify the body? I’ll be honest. I don’t have the answer. My personal feeling is that they can. But I can’t say definitively, without scientific proof. Here’s the problem. Essential oil research is in its infancy, despite the fact that aromatic oils have been used for centuries. Certain essential oils likely
Fortunately, it’s easy to find gluten free foods. Because so many people have discovered the potential benefits of being gluten free. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case when my children were little. For various reasons, both of them were on a strict wheat-free diet. They also couldn’t have milk. Shopping was a big chore. Sometimes, I
You’re the only one living inside your body. Medical decisions have consequences. You’ll have to live with them. No one else does. Not your doctor. Not your nurse. Or the nice lady who greets you when you arrive for a medical visit. Our medical system is based upon drugs. (And surgery.) I’m not saying that
There’s nothing like a steaming hot cup of black tea. Especially on a cool crisp day. Tea is the most popular drink in the world. If you enjoy tea, you’ll be happy to know it’s also good for you. Black tea has a number of potential health benefits. But here’s the bad news. Tea is
There’s no scientific proof that essential oils can help your thyroid. Or that you can use them in place of thyroid replacement hormones. I can’t direct you to any studies showing that aromatic oils will improve you thyroid function. However, you can still use essential oils to support your body, if you suffer from thyroid
Why do enablers enable the narcissist? If you’re asking this question, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse. If so, you have my condolences. I’ve lived through it as well. It’s not fun. But why do the enablers let them get away with it? The answer is weakness. Moral weakness. Character weakness. Most people
I run a Facebook group for people with chronic pain. We discuss natural health tips, as well as drug-free strategies to relieve discomfort. Epsom salt soaks are often suggested as a quick and easy remedy. Especially when you’re “flaring.” If you have chronic pain, you’re familiar with the concept of “flares.” This is when your
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