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A Warning About Natural Skincare Products

I have extremely sensitive skin. Unfortunately, my daughter also inherited the condition and was diagnosed with eczema as an infant. As such, I have spent a great deal of money on “natural” skincare products for both of us. When my daughter was first diagnosed with eczema her doctor recommended Eucerin. So I went out and dropped nearly 20 bucks for 10 ounces of the cream. It worked for about two weeks. I then tried a litany of other “Purely Organic” and “All Natural” products. I even considered slathering Crisco on her skin as recommended by another doctor whose children suffered … Continue reading →

Home Remedies For Bug Bites

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I managed to hold out until May to get my first mosquito bites. Unfortunately, the little pests managed to chomp me in the armpit — a somewhat embarrassing place to try to scratch! Mild reactions to insect bites can be quickly and easily treated at home. Deal with the bite itself as soon as possible: If a stinger (like from a bee or wasp) remains in the bite site, try to pull it out as soon as possible! Use a flat knife or other flat edge to scrape out the stinger; venom may remain in the stinger and can be … Continue reading →

In Sickness and in Health

I’ve had food poisoning this week. If there’s anything in this world I hate, it’s food poisoning. I’ve finally crawled out of my dark cave, but I’m still weak and miserable, and my husband has taken over the house and the kids. It puts me in mind of the traditional wedding vow, “in sickness and in health.” Even if those exact words weren’t spoken at your wedding ceremony, the pledge is implied. As husbands and wives, we promise to be there for each other in each of life’s trials, and very often, those trials include those we suffer with our … Continue reading →

Pizza Burn

If you’re the sort of person who can’t wait to dig into that steaming slice of pizza or hot beverage, you’re not alone. Enough people have burned the roofs of their mouths on hot foods that actual medical journals refer to the problem as “pizza burn”. Pizza isn’t the only culprit, but it is probably the most common offender. When that hot, melted cheese meets the roof of your mouth (also known as the soft palate), you can end up with pain, blistering, and sometimes dangling bits of flesh. Yuck! This mouth injury will heal on its own in a … Continue reading →

Lovage

What a romantic name — lovage sounds like it comes from “love” and “age” if you ask me. (Though it probably has a totally different origin!) Lovage was most popular during the Middle Ages — even the emperor Charlemagne kept lovage on the grounds. The herb was planted in both kitchen gardens and medicinal gardens. The roots of lovage were thought to be where the best medicine resided. They were used to treat rheumatism, jaundice, sore throat, kidney stones, and stomach problems. Some herbalists used lovage to relieve menstrual problems. The plant was used as a diuretic. Chewing on a … Continue reading →

Ease Symptoms of Psoriasis Naturally

More than seven million Americans deal with psoriasis. Not familiar with psoriasis? This is a condition that leaves the skin itchy, scaly, and inflamed. For medium flare ups, moisturizers with coal tar and/or salicylic acid can ease symptoms. For severe flare ups, prescription creams with steroids can make a big difference. But what about mild flare ups? You may not need a medicated moisturizer, but you may need more relief than usual. Here are two tips to soothe your itchy, inflamed skin naturally. Try a dietary change: cut back on the meat and eat more veggies. Eating lots of protein … Continue reading →

Oregon Grape

Before moving to Oregon this spring, I’d never heard of Oregon grape. This is an evergreen shrub that bears deep blue and purple grapes. The leaves are shiny and the flowers are fragrant — but the true medicinal value of the plant lies beneath the ground. Native Americans used Oregon grape for both food and medicine. The berries were used in jellies, wines, and soups. The root was crushed and dried for use in remedies for ulcers, heartburn, rheumatism, kidney disorders, skin conditions, and poor appetite! Early settlers on the western frontier learned of the root from the natives. During … Continue reading →

Cayenne Pepper

Hot red peppers aren’t just for spicy foods! Cayenne pepper has a host of medicinal uses, too. Cayenne pepper is native to subtropical and tropical zones around the world — in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. The spice has probably been used for thousands of years! Explorer Christopher Columbus is the first Westerner credited with taking note of food flavored with hot red pepper. There isn’t much in the way of literary evidence of cayenne pepper; there is no word for cayenne in ancient tongues like Chinese, Latin, Sanskrit, and Hebrew. Perhaps the first appearance of hot red pepper … Continue reading →