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The Healing Powers of Clay

by Courtney Mroch

27 Feb 2008 08:05 AM

Yesterday I wrote about how problems with uneven skin tone sent me in search of remedies, one of which was clay-based face masks.

Help for Uneven Skin Tone

by Courtney Mroch

26 Feb 2008 03:40 PM

A few years ago I started noticing my skin didn't look quite right. I developed these splotchy dark areas on my cheeks, my upper lip, and on my forehead. Maybe dark isn't the right word. Discolored is a better one.

Instant Meditation

by Aimee Amodio

14 Nov 2007 08:04 AM

If you'd like to try meditation but aren't sure how to start, here are some quick and easy tips for meditation on the go. Basic meditation in a quiet place: sit or lay in a quiet room without distractions like television or radio.

Amazing Meditation

by Aimee Amodio

13 Nov 2007 08:00 AM

Meditation really is amazing -- studies have shown that meditation can have some impressive effects on the human body. A study from the American Journal of Cardiology found that people who practiced Transcendental Meditation actually lived longer than those who didn't.

Relaxation For Your Personality Type

by Aimee Amodio

06 Oct 2007 06:38 PM

We're all different. And we all relax in different ways! Lately, I've been having trouble getting my mind to shut up when I'm ready for bed.

The Natural Healing Debate

by Aimee Amodio

15 Aug 2007 02:50 PM

Herbal healing can be a somewhat controversial subject. To some people, natural remedies are outdated and useless. To others, natural remedies are far superior to manmade medicines and invasive treatments. I like to take a middle ground, and use natural remedies to supplement other treatments.

My Fear of Generic Drugs

by Michele Cheplic

29 Apr 2007 09:48 PM

Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom I worked for a company that provided me with more than decent health benefits, including an excellent drug plan. (It far exceeded the plan my husband's company offered.) Back then I didn't think twice about choosing between brand name or generic drugs.

Flax Seed Oil for Carpal Tunnel

by Tristi Pinkston

12 Feb 2007 02:42 AM

Aimee Amodio has written some fabulous blogs about carpal tunnel here on Familes.com. I include her links at the bottom of this article. I would like to share with you my own experiences with this condition and the ways I have found to control it in my life.

Fun Health Myths

by Alison Palmer

06 Feb 2007 01:27 PM

My six year old son was doing a research project. He wanted to find out more about poisonous ladybugs. How he decided ladybugs were poisonous is beyond me. When we looked it up, it turns out that they are. The catch is you'd have to eat several hundred of them to even feel sick.

Alternative Flu Remedies

by Michele Cheplic

11 Nov 2006 12:10 PM

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).



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