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7 ways to use aloe vera on your skin
Wednesday, 29 Apr, 2009 – 6:00 | 13 Comments
7 ways to use aloe vera on your skin

Aloe vera has a reputation as a ‘medicine plant’ thanks to its anti-bacterial, anti-fingal, anti-inflammatory, pain killing, cell renewing and healing properties!
No home should be without an aloe vera plant!
We have three or four of …

Boost your energy - 4 natural remedy tips
Friday, 24 Apr, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Boost your energy - 4 natural remedy tips

Feeling tired all the time? Is it hard to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you have a mid afternoon slump? Are you suffering from insomnia? Or do you get in from work, …

Breathe easier with Electrolux oxygen air cleaner
Thursday, 23 Apr, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Breathe easier with Electrolux oxygen air cleaner

The EPA reckon that indoor air pollution may be worse than outdoor pollution.
There are many reasons for this including double glazing and insulation; which prevent air flow, toxic chemicals used in decor and furniture, wall-to-wall …

4 natural remedies for sunburn
Monday, 13 Apr, 2009 – 18:01 | 10 Comments
4 natural remedies for sunburn

Yep, it’s April and yes, that’s a photo of my back. A spring bank holiday spent digging the garden and I was rewarded with that.
How horribly embarassing! This blog is all about taking responsibility for …

Mental health action week - 5 natural remedies for fear and anxiety
Thursday, 9 Apr, 2009 – 9:51 | No Comment
Mental health action week - 5 natural remedies for fear and anxiety

Everyone feels anxious or fearful at times.
Anxiety is a feeling of worry about something negative that hasn’t happened yet, but may do so.
Fear is the natural response we feel when faced with a threat or …

Hibiscus better than cranberry for cystitis
Thursday, 12 Mar, 2009 – 14:27 | No Comment
Hibiscus better than cranberry for cystitis

March 12th is World Kidney Day. It focuses on the importance of the health of our kidneys.
I’ve been aware of some of the profound effects of cranberry juice on urinary tract health for a long …

How to boost the immune system with natural remedies
Wednesday, 8 Oct, 2008 – 1:27 | No Comment
How to boost the immune system with natural remedies

Autumn is my favourite season. It’s the time of misty mornings, deep, low sunsets, cool winds, red leaves, real fires and arm, germs and infections!
At the beginning of September we begin a ‘prevention is better …

Review of Svetlana Konnikova’s “Mama’s home remedies”
Wednesday, 3 Sep, 2008 – 0:47 | 4 Comments
Review of Svetlana Konnikova’s “Mama’s home remedies”

Svetlana Konnikova’s “Mama’s home remedies” should be on everyone’s bookshelf.
The lovely Lana, as she calls herself, sent me a review copy of this book and I’ve been hooked since receiving it! Empowerment is one of …

How to treat a fever with natural remedies
Monday, 18 Aug, 2008 – 3:46 | No Comment
How to treat a fever with natural remedies

Well the Universe has been testing me for a week now! Little Miss Green fell down the stairs a couple of nights ago (out came the arnica) and then ran a fever last night.
Personally, I …

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 …