The body temperature that is most widely accepted as normal is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. But I believe that is an average, and each person has their own individual “normal” which may vary by a tenth or two, such as 98.4. So, anything above that is considered a fever. Indications of fever are usually a chilled … Continue reading
Last week I came face to face with sickness. It started as an irritation in my nose. So I immediately took action. Being on vacation, I didn’t have my usual array of options for fighting sickness, so I decided to use what simple things I had available. I first used the salt water treatment. The … Continue reading
I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to use the Neti Pot, since I don’t get sick much, but I believe it is a help for certain health challenges. The first experience I had with sinus irrigation was bad, only because I did not have the right equipment and I really didn’t know what I … Continue reading
This seems to be one of the easiest remedies I have heard of for a cough. I don’t think you can go wrong with it. Honey and Eucalyptus Cough Syrup Ingredients: honey eucalyptus oil Directions: Put honey into a small glass jar or container, then add a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Stir well. Take a … Continue reading
Clover has many good properties to benefit health. Red Clover (actually purple color …don’t ask me why it is called red) and Crimson Clover have the same benefits. White Clover is similar but a bit weaker or not as potent. Among other things, clover is a blood purifier, is antispasmodic, and an expectorant. The tea … Continue reading
At some point in my pursual of a healthy diet I had to face my “fear” of making bread. It wasn’t that I was really afraid to do it, but my tendency is to avoid complicated or time consuming recipes. Bread seemed to be a little of both, because you have to know how to … Continue reading
Definition: Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines a poultice as “a soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions.” Purpose: The purpose of a poultice is to cover the affected area, similar to a bandage. But it is more than just a bandage that covers a wound. A … Continue reading
If asked during my years as an art student, what charcoal is good for, I would have answered that it makes nice drawings. In my drawing classes we used skinny and very fragile black sticks that looked like charred twigs. We would have fun doing quick practice sketches, then come out of class with black … Continue reading
As I watch another wave of Winter sickness hit people around me, I am reminded of a favorite natural remedy that helps fight a sore throat. It almost seems too easy and simple to actually work, but it can make a big difference. If you catch a sore throat at the very first signs of … Continue reading
There are certain seasonings, spices, and sweeteners that are not beneficial for the body. But be encouraged, there is an abundance of options to replace them with. Nobody likes a do and don’t list, so I prefer to offer it in a different way. Think of a time when you replaced something old and worn with something … Continue reading
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