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Cold and flu remedies can come from nature if we use wisdom and the education passed down to us from generations who survived and thrived before drug stores were invented. Let's look at a few natural remedies that are simple to purchase and administer. As you know, I am not a doctor or a health professional. ...
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These six house plants can purify the air in your home. They have been investigated by NASA for their ability to clean the air and effectively improve air quality. Get the details on these air purifying house plants here. Photo courtesy of Live In the Now. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips ...
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My family always seems to pick up some sort of summer cold. There's just something about summer that makes a sickness more miserable. This year I'm going to be prepared with a homemade solution. If you like the idea of treating sickness with herbs instead of synthetic chemicals, you'll want to check out this recipe for homemade ...
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When congestion keeps your loved ones from breathing comfortably, try running a long, steamy shower. Toss in one of these shower disks and inhale the soothing vapors of essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender. You don't even have to get in the shower for this to work. These disks are great in conjunction with homemade vapor ...
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For those looking to avoid DEET, introduce your family to oil of lemon eucalyptus and say goodbye to mosquitoes. You can make your own insect repellent or try a trusted retail brand (even one safe for newborns). Oil of lemon eucalyptus has been used as an insecticide for decades and was registered for this purpose ...
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When lice invade your family fight back with a natural, powerful hair treatment that kills the lice and makes the nits (eggs) easier to remove. Coat the entire head of affected hair in coconut oil. Cover this with a shower cap and a towel. Let this sit for as long as possible, preferably overnight. In ...
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Soaking with soothing oats in your bath can help reduce the irritation from eczema or other skin problems. Here is a great collection of other natural remedies to help control the discomfort of eczema. How do you find relief? Photo courtesy of Prevention. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more ...
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Right now on Best Deal Magazines you can get a one-year subscription (4 issues) of Nutrition Health Review for $9.31. This quarterly publication is directed at individuals who are interested in nutrition and healthy living as a means of disease prevention. You'll find this offer listed in the Health and Fitness section of Best Deal Magazines ...
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