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Posted on 04.10.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
You can tell you are starting to get that cold..the scratchy sore throat and the pressure in your head. What to do to stop it from turing into a full blown cold or flu. And if you can not stop it at least lessen the intensity and duration of it. This is what I do. First I have a huge fruit salad - tons of strawberries, blackberries, kiwi’s, blueberries and pineapples. I then have 2 slices of lemon by itself afterwards. For lunch I have a veggie salad with broccoli, tomatos, lettuce (more for taste) and sprinkled with flaxseeds. And for dressing I have some braggs apple cider vinegrette dressing. I also have steamed veggies at night always including broccoli. I have a teaspoon of manuka honey in the morning and one at night right after I have my cup of elderberry tea. Sambucol syrup has also done wonders for me in stopping that terrible cold or flu from coming on too. Filed under: Natural Remedies Comments: None |
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Posted on 02.22.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
Here are some great natural remedies I compiled for Candida. Be sure to talk to your doctor about this though…find out what it is brought on by whether it is stress, your diet, medications or even stress. *Add fresh garlic and cayenne peppers to your diet. Garlic is excellent for getting rid of candida. You can apply it topically as well. It may smell bad but it is a great cure! If you can not take the smell they have garlic in capsule forms *Try and Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda Bath *If it is a topical infection try manuka honey *Alter your diet…remember yeast thrives on sugars, fruits, carbs, bread and pasta also cut out the beer and wine from your diet as well. Fresh veggies are great! * Take a bath in warm water and a 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide *Add fresh oregano and cloves to your diet and food *Try coconut oil capsules/supplements *You may want to consider adding shark liver oil suppliments to your diet and your foods. *A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar does the body wonders! (it tastes gross but is great for you) *Have a slice of lemon or lime every day *Try adding a few drops of grape seed extract in water each day. *Olive leaf capsules have been said to work *Eat natural unsweetened yogurt daily… Acidophilus is a probiotic culture (good bacteria) in most yogurt. This helps to support the immune system and prevent candida *Apply tea tree oil to affected areas or your bath water *Cinnamon is great for treating thrush caused by candida *Drink Echinacea tea - and even apply the tea bags to the affected areas *Apply lavender oil to your bath *Add peppermint, rosemary or thyme oils to your baths…all are great antifungal treatments Be sure to always talk and consult your doctor about any health issues and before you try natural remedies especially if you have a pre existing condition. And remember too much of anything is not good for you. Filed under: Natural Remedies Comments: 2 Comments |
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Posted on 01.29.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
I truly believe that prevention is the best method. If you can prevent something then you don’t have to worry about the hassles of treating it! And a yeast infection can occur anywhere there is moisture. So if you are over weight or just have folds of skin - even from a pregnancy - you can develop a yeast infection in those moist areas. Here are some tips to prevent a yeast infection: *Try to reduce your stress *Put some tea tree oil in your bath *Wear loose clothing and always stay dry - very important *Always wear cotton underpants *Use only water based lubricants *Forget the fancy powders, perfumes and even perfume scented bath products..if you take the occational bubble bath then be sure to shower of completely and totally. And do not douche! *However, I really like medicated Gold Bond powder - it keeps the area dry *Eat a cup a natural nonsweetened yogurt a day *Try a seasalt and apple cider vinegar bath *Add more garlic to your diet or try garlic capsules *Wipe infected area with hydrogen peroxide *A teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar a day does wonders for your overall health! *Do not use powder that contains cornstarch *And as with babies…wipe from front to back (don’t use colored toilet paper) *If you can stand it add some garlic to your bath *Eliminate sugars from your diet as much as you can and that includes too much fruit and carbs as well Filed under: Health News and Natural Remedies and Beauty/Health Tips Comments: 3 Comments |
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Posted on 01.25.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
Here are some great tips on trying to conceive if you are having trouble getting pregnant…you may want to try going out for ice cream every night!! There have been studies that have found that if you eat every day at least one high fat dairy food like yummy ice cream you decrease your risk of infertility from ovulatory disorders by 25% - what a great way to solve that problem!!! Eat more ice cream!! So that means if you eat more than 2 servings of low fat dairy foods each day you actually increase your lack of ovulation by a whopping 85%. Filed under: Natural Remedies and Beauty/Health Tips Comments: None |
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Posted on 01.11.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
Here is a great quick tip for your brittle nails. If you want you nails to be stronger then… *Try soaking your nails in lemon juice for 15 to 20 minutes every day - this did wonders for my nails which were always brittle and breaking. *Eat peanuts everyday - they make a great snack anyways and they are great for your nails. So aren’t bananas and cauliflower because they contain biotin - a vitamin that is excellent for your nails. *Be sure to moisturize you nails - brush some olive oil on them for a great natural moisturizer. *Massage your nails - get a hand and nail massage or have someone give you a hand/nail massage - they are very relaxing *Always wear gloves when you do the dishes or will be cleaning with a lot of water. *Don’t always have nail polish on - let your nails breath and take it off *Stop biting your nails - it is a bad habit that is actually horrible for your teeth besides! Nails take a while to grow so be patient and you should see results in 3-4 months. Personally, you may want to mention your nail problems to your doctor - it could be a symptom to a more serious problem such as a thyroid problem. Filed under: Natural Remedies Comments: None |
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Posted on 12.02.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
How to treat a hangover the natural way! When you have a hang over you’ll try anything!!! Some of these may work for you. The best thing to do is prevent it but it’s a little late to think of that if you already have the hangover. Here are a couple of remedies I’ve stumbled upon in my college days. *Eat come cabbage or an apple - an apple a day keeps the porcelain king away *Take a B-vitamins before you go to bed *Tomato or chicken soup always makes you feel better *Eat A Teaspoon of Honey every 15 minutes *Add the juice of one lemon to a cup of tea and drink it *Put lemon juice under your armpits!! *Eat a banana *Add two teaspoons of fresh lime juice with 1 teaspoon of sugar to 8 ounces of water. *Do not drink coffee - you’re just going to be a wide awake drunk and you won’t feel any better!! *Try vegetable juice with a little hot pepper sauce in it *Do not have another drink-that’s what got you into this mess! *Drink lots of water - you have to hydrate yourself again!! *Have a glass of Gatorade and I’ve even heard of taking a Midol with the Gatorade - never tried that one though. *Have some almonds *Take a vitamin C before you go to bed *Massage your head - pull you hair gently near the scalp…don’t pull it out because you are feeling awful!!! *Drink tomato juice or sauerkraut juice (yuck!)….or both!! *Eat breakfast - get something in your stomach *Remember this feeling next time you go to a party and have a drink!! *To prevent it have some peanut butter and almonds Do not try all of these at once! Pick one and good luck!! *Always be sure to consult your doctor if you have a current or pre-existing condition before trying natural remedies. Natural remedies are sometimes not best for all people. Filed under: Natural Remedies Comments: None |
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Posted on 11.25.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
Breastfed babies have the most explosive poops!! I can not believe my daughter sometimes…it literally got all over the wall one day. It’s like beat the clock or beat the poop bomb every time I change her!! But how do you know if your baby has diarrhea - it’s so messy to begin with? Here are some clues; *The normal yellowish stools are a greening color *If you babies stools are more watery than usual *If it has a stranger than normal odor *If the stools contain mucus or blood *If they are not gaining or even loosing weight So now - what to do?…. *Breastfeeding will actually help rid your babies diarrhea so don’t stop breastfeeding - your baby maybe a bit dehydrated because of the diarrhea. *Make sure you wash your hands after changing your baby because diarrhea is contagious *Give your baby a warm bath *You may want to see if it is something in your diet that maybe causing your baby’s diarrhea *If you are giving your baby foods be sure to feed him/her carrots, applesauce, and rice cereal *If you suspect they had a bowel movement change the diaper right away. *Here’s one I’ve heard of - dab a drop of white vinegar to the bottom of your baby’s feet - worth a try :) Personally, I call my doctor if I think there is anything abnormal going on and I would recommend the same to other moms. And remember - breastfed babies are less likely to get constipated or diarrhea - yet another great reason to breastfeed! Filed under: Natural Remedies Comments: 1 Comment |
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