By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
I have heard a lot about plantain over the years — the herb, not the fruit, though I suppose I’ve heard a lot about the fruit too. Herbalists profess their deep, undying love for this little weedy herb to such an extent that I thought the claims could not possibly be true. It’s not that […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Amanda’s note: Here is another wonderful contribution from Ramya Venkateshwaran who writes from her home in India. Ramya describes a simple and effective remedy to clear your sinuses that has a long tradition in India. Find her on her website WildTurmeric.net for more ideas on healthy living. ~~~There are many varieties of trees that belong […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Frankly, I haven’t had to worry much about “stinky feet” until lately. My husband and (increasingly) my almost-teenage son perhaps have had a bit of a problem, but my shoes were fine. However, that all changed this winter when I upgraded my footwear. You may have seen my big project on Instagram or some such […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Oh, sinuses. As allergy season kicks in, sinuses may become a bigger problem for you still. What are out top sinus remedies for sinusitis? Horseradish. The “horseradish snuff.” Reflexology, applying pressure to your toes. The “thermal pump,” alternating your feet in hot and cold water. For some natural sinus relief, we turn to renowned herbalist […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Amanda’s note: Here is another wonderful contribution from Ramya Venkateshwaran who writes from her home in India. Find her on her website WildTurmeric.net for more ideas on healthy living. ~~~Hot oil treatment for hair is an ancient tradition that is still followed in India. When I was growing up, every Friday there was a big […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
I knew I had hit that “middle age” milestone pretty squarely when I had to think about this issue at all. Through my younger years, my blood pressure was an enviable 105/65. Of course, a number of demographic factors have lined up against me since, namely advancing age and weight. Those demographic factors were lined […]
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