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Yarrow - a natural remedy for fevers in children
Wednesday, 9 Mar, 2011 – 4:45 | 2 Comments
Yarrow - a natural remedy for fevers in children

There’s nothing worse than seeing our children ill and a high fever can be one of the most terrifying things.
It tests even the most ‘natural parents’ to trust in natural healing because there can be …

Five natural ways to cure Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD
Monday, 28 Feb, 2011 – 3:47 | 2 Comments
Five natural ways to cure Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD

In Northern Europe, around 12 million people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Symptoms range from mild such as feeling a little depressed, poor concentration and lethargy to full blown depression, chronic fatigue and even suicidal …

How to dilute and use hydrogen peroxide
Wednesday, 29 Dec, 2010 – 4:59 | 2 Comments
How to dilute and use hydrogen peroxide

One of the items in our natural first aid kit is hydrogen peroxide (H202).
Hydrogen peroxide occurs naturally - when moisture (H20) interacts with ozone (03) in the atmosphere, it picks up an added oxygen atom …

Using peppermint for health
Wednesday, 10 Nov, 2010 – 4:17 | 4 Comments
Using peppermint for health

While many plants are dying back in the garden, our mint is still growing. In fact it is flourishing now it has the ground to itself!
Mint is a fantastic herb and especially useful for winter …

Sugar and spice, and all things nice.
Monday, 18 Oct, 2010 – 4:33 | 2 Comments
Sugar and spice, and all things nice.

Before the days of over-the-counter medicines, householders relied on nature and the kitchen to find their cures!
For minor ailments, your kitchen cupboards can provide an array of safe, effective and healing ingredients.

Honey in the medicine cabinet
Thursday, 6 May, 2010 – 5:00 | No Comment
Honey in the medicine cabinet

We’re celebrating National Honey week which is in its twelfth year and runs from 3 - 9 May 2010
This week we’ve talked about the health benefits of Manuka honey, looked at honey as a natural …

7 Herbal Remedies to Reduce Exam Stress
Sunday, 25 Apr, 2010 – 5:00 | No Comment
7 Herbal Remedies to Reduce Exam Stress

Some lucky people can walk right into an exam and do their best without batting an eye.
If test day isn’t quite like that for you, then you probably would love to know how to reduce …

Herbal remedies for stomach ache
Monday, 18 Jan, 2010 – 5:00 | No Comment
Herbal remedies for stomach ache

This week Mr Green ended up with stomach ache.
He didn’t have any other symptoms, just griping pains; like sharp spasms, lots of rumbling and a feeling of nausea.
He looked pretty pale and was clearly not …

What’s in your throat sweets? Try manuka honey! (reader discount)
Monday, 14 Dec, 2009 – 5:03 | No Comment
What’s in your throat sweets? Try manuka honey! (reader discount)

This time of year there are plenty of coughs and sore throats doing the rounds.
As a child I used to have a packet of Lockets in my pocket during the winter months. I hated the …

Protect herbal medicine
Wednesday, 21 Oct, 2009 – 9:29 | 5 Comments
Protect herbal medicine

Back in August, we bought your awareness to Codex Alimentarius which could restrict herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements to prescription only status.
Now herbal medicine is under threat again by the government in the UK.
The Department …