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Mama’s home remedies
Wednesday, 13 Aug, 2008 – 3:56 | No Comment
Mama’s home remedies

Following on from my three natural remedies for burns yesterday, I came across a great blog by Svetlana Konnikova, who is author of a great book ‘Mama’s Home remedies’.
Home remedies and the healing powers contained …

Three natural remedies for burns
Tuesday, 12 Aug, 2008 – 8:43 | 4 Comments
Three natural remedies for burns

Yesterday I was unfortunate enough to burn myself. Twice!
Once on the side of a saucepan and, how I managed this I don’t know; I scalded myself when I lifted the lid on the saucepan I …

Natural remedies for sore throats
Friday, 23 May, 2008 – 6:09 | 3 Comments
Natural remedies for sore throats

I have a sore throat today. I know why it is - I’ve run myself down. For the past 48 hours I’ve been working hard and it’s taken its toll on my health.
I tend to …

more natural remedies for hayfever
Wednesday, 21 May, 2008 – 1:04 | 5 Comments
more natural remedies for hayfever

Following on from yesterday’s article, here are 4 more natural hayfever remedies
5- AROMATHERAPY
There are several essential oils that can be beneficial. You might like to make up a blend, put a drop on a …

8 natural remedies for hayfever
Tuesday, 20 May, 2008 – 6:58 | No Comment
8 natural remedies for hayfever

Hayfever, although common, can be an incredibly debilitating condition to suffer from. Itchy, watery eyes, sore throat, headaches, lethargy, sneezing fits, broken sleep and blocked nose are just a few of the symptoms.
Most antihistamine prescribed …

A natural homemade recipe for cough syrup using thyme, garlic, honey and sage.
Saturday, 19 Jan, 2008 – 22:43 | 6 Comments
A natural homemade recipe for cough syrup using thyme, garlic, honey and sage.

Mother Nature bestows so many gifts upon us, providing all we could ever need for a long and healthy life; foods to nourish us, flowers, herbs and essential oils to restore harmony to the body-mind …