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Natural Remedies for Colds

As if the stomach flu were not enough, my other daughter has a terrible cold. Perhaps the stomach bug invited more bugs to the party.  It seems this year has been terrible for illness for a lot of families.  Many cannot get rid of one bug fast enough to get a break from the next on their doorstep. If it isn’t one thing it is another.  The worst part is illness will make its way around once again since it is something new.  With everyone coming off the flu we are prime for the next invasion since our defenses are … Continue reading →

The Flu Bug Comes for a Visit

I just hate it when my kids get sick.  I feel so bad for their little watering eyes and hot foreheads.  Like most moms, I immediately spring into action trying to make my kids feel better.  I arm myself with Tylenol and a few home remedies on a quest to smash the flu bug. Symptoms of Flu in Children a high-grade fever up to 104 degrees F chills and shakes with the fever extreme tiredness headache and body aches dry, hacking cough sore throat vomiting and belly pain Treatment of the Flu in Children First you need to know that antibiotics … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Homemade Cleaners

Home remedy cleaners are nothing new. In fact, home owners have been crafting their own cleaners for decades, and these old recipes have been proven over and over again. At the same time, there is a call for new types of cleaners, such as dishwasher rinse aids. Making your own cleaners is much less expensive than spending money on the cleaners that you purchase at the store. Try the following home remedies and see which ones you like. Toilet Bowl Cleanser The nice thing about this toilet bowl cleanser is that not only is it cheap, but it is also … Continue reading →

Frugal and Natural Home Remedies

I love natural home remedies for everything from coming down with a cold to stomach cramps. These natural remedies can be pretty inexpensive, too. The next time you need to heal, grab the solution right from your own pantry. Chances are that you already have everything that you need on hand. Starting a Cold Who doesn’t dread that classic tickle in your throat, the swollen feeling that tells you that you are about to come down with a cold? To sooth inflamed tissues, loosen mucus before it takes hold and flush out irritants or bacteria that can make you sick, … Continue reading →

Treating Mild BHP at Home

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a gradual enlargement of the prostate that can put pressure on the urethra. That pressure leads to increased urination. Often, BPH is treated with medication that relaxes inflamed muscles. Some cases are treated with surgery that removes part of the prostate. If your benign prostatic hyperplasia is mild or moderate — the symptoms do not bother you or interfere with daily activities — you may be able to treat your BPH at home. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t see your doctor regularly to check symptoms and see if your BPH has worsened! But you may … Continue reading →

Natural Acne Remedies for Pregnant Women

For some women, acne becomes a problem or gets worse during pregnancy. Products to treat acne can cause ingredients that are unsafe for the baby. Even if the ingredients are safe, they tend to have harsh chemicals. These can irritate the skin, which can become more sensitive during pregnancy. Natural skin care products are the best option for expectant mommies. You can find natural or organic lines in health food stores or on the internet. These products tend to be more expensive than many over the counter skin care remedies. Some women don’t mind the added expense, but others may … Continue reading →

Staying Fit in the Cold & Flu Season

As you may remember, we talked about how sick my family got during the Thanksgiving holidays. We started with nasty head colds and moved on to nastier stomach bugs. Christmas is just 8 days away and the last thing you want is to be battling a cold while trying to attend Christmas Eve services, Christmas Eve events or opening presents Christmas morning. For those of you who spent Hanukah sick, you have my sympathies and here are a few suggestions to help get rid of your cold and get healthier faster. The following methods are homeopathic and might as well … Continue reading →

Alternative Flu Remedies

Last week I thought I had the flu. Actually, I thought I had strep throat, but it turned out to be a severe cold, sore throat, and upset stomach (at least that’s what “Ask-A-Nurse” decided it was). Prior to calling the nurse (I was convinced it was the flu and diagnosed myself with such) I sought out treatments to combat the flu. Do you have any idea how many different products there are that claim to prevent and treat flu-like symptoms? Tons. Let me be clear, it’s never a good idea to self-diagnosis your maladies (that’s what doctors are for). … Continue reading →

Germs, Germs Go Away

This winter is trying to kill me. I have been sick since November, since my flu shot to be exact. Now I’ve never been one of those people who won’t get the flu shot because they believe it makes them sick. I sign up gleefully every year, the truth is I’m healthy as a horse so a little vaccination can’t hurt. Anyway, I digress, I think it’s the cold medicine. I’ve taken all the precautions, I use hand sanitizer, I wipe down everything on a regular basis but what I have keeps coming back. I think I might have to … Continue reading →

Drain Damage Control

It doesn’t take much to pour some Drano down a clogged sink, but what do you do about the putrid residual stink that smells up the room when you are done? Believe it or not you can’t find many pleasant-smelling drain cleaners on the market toady, which is why most people resort to dumping the Drano, and then following up with a concoction of homemade remedies, such as: Baking Soda and Vinegar: This tried and true recipe is one of the easiest and cheapest to make. All you need is a small box of baking soda and a bottle of … Continue reading →