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If I Had Cancer

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Mike’s dad died of cancer when he was only 52 years old. He lived with us some during that last year of his life. He followed all the standard medical advice, operations, chemo, radiation, etc. The tragedy of those days put into me an intense interest in studying the many different natural cancer treatments that have become available over the last 35 years. Everyone living today is a potential victim of cancer. It consumes...

Big Foot

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Do you have swollen feet? It is not only uncomfortable; it can also be a threat to your health. If you don’t think it is serious enough yet to consult a doctor, I can give you a natural remedy with no side effects but very effective in relieving the swelling. *Switch from store-bought salt to sea salt for your family. *Stop eating salty foods, which would include chips, fries, popcorn, etc. *Stop adding any...

The WOW of Herbs

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

I am constantly amazed at the herbs God has given us. “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth” (Genesis 1:29). “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man” (Psalm 104:14). My latest WOW was last week when Jared, a videographer for our upcoming Herb video, came up to film. There was great...

Double-E Immune Booster

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

New research (2007) has opened amazing advances into herbal medicine, including information that will help rev up the immune system. We continually research and upgrade our pre-mixes to include all the best herbs available. Flu, virus, and infections all are enemies ready to lay us low. Our natural immune system is our first and best defense. God gave us leaves, roots and good sense to help us keep our immune systems working in top...

Cinnamon & Spice and Everything Nice

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Cinnamon has become a good friend to me this past year. Diabetes runs in my family. When I was expecting my third baby I found it necessary to watch my diet in order to maintain a normal blood sugar level. I had to eat protein every three hours--a handful of peanuts, a glass of fresh milk, or a bite of tuna, just to keep from feeling like I was going to forget who I...

When the Rubber Missed the Road

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Sometimes unexpected events make you step up to the plate and test you on things you thought you knew. That’s what happened this week when two friends of Shoshanna’s took a nice easy motorcycle ride on a rural (curvy) Tennessee road. Just a small patch of loose gravel caused the wheel to slip sideways, and the next second they were lying out in the hot noon sun moaning in pain. As far as I...

Spirulina

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

When I was growing up, my mom would often bring to my attention a few ladies that she knew who had bodies damaged by polio or severely handicapping accidents. These women were exceptional because they did not succumb to their physical handicaps. Instead, they were continually looking for diet, health, and exercise to help them be as strong as possible. Being a “Super Mom” really starts in your spirit, and your attitude. “For as...

Honey, Do You Love Me?

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

When I was a kid, Dad occasionally referred to the jar of raw honey on our table as “bee vomit” in order to alarm the youngest sibling who may not yet know where honey comes from. In spite of the horrid mental image his words conjured, we all loved his Cinnamon-honey toast, and stood in line waiting for our share, glass of milk and plate in hand. The list of health benefits in honey...

Book Review: Herbal Antibiotics

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Herbal Antibiotics, Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria by Stephen Harrod Buhner "When we are born we are sterile; there are no bacteria on or in our bodies. Normally the first thing that happens after birth is that we are placed on our mother's stomach and we begin to nurse. At this moment our skin begins to be colonized with human-friendly bacteria from our mother's body, and our intestinal tract begins to be colonized...

Can Spices Improve Your Brain Power?

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

"There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance…" –Ophelia to Laertes, Hamlet There are only a few things that make me break out in a cold, heart-stopping, sweaty panic: getting stuck in a dark, tight cave; snakes; and dying alone. Oh, uh, uh… I almost forgot. There is one other thing: losing my memory… my mind… to a life-robbing disease such as Alzheimer’s. For many of us, the experience of watching a person (be it family, friend,...

Snooze Tincture

Sat, 27 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The most useful and appreciated remedy in our house is called Snooze Tincture. There’s a bottle of it in every room. It goes on every trip with us. Snooze Tincture is a combination of herbs that are both good for you and calming. These herbs have no negative effect on my children, no addicting properties, and no side effects. This valuable tincture is easy to make, so the last time I made a batch,...

Book Review: The How to Herb Book

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Occasionally someone will ask me, “I want to know more about how to treat my family with herbs; where should I start?” All the great books on my shelf, most of which my husband has collected, come to mind and are immediately dismissed because of the enormous amount of information they hold. I don’t want to overwhelm my eager friend who is just beginning. What book can I recommend that is simple, and basic?...

The Tea of Life

Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

I've rediscovered Green Tea and a wealth of information about its health benefits, particulars of its preparation, and the various qualities available. I once met a couple that cut fine opals for a living. They were old hippies who lived in a junky trailer on the edge of a national forest out in the boonies. Twice a year they flew to China to buy opals and meet with Chinese businessmen who made gem-cutting equipment...

Our Most Used Home Remedies

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EDT

I have three children now, ages 4 and under. None of them have ever needed to go to the doctor. Any day I am expecting a broken limb to change that record, but until then... these are the home remedies we have used to keep us all healthy and smiling! EARACHE - Garlic oil (crush a fresh clove in a tablespoon of warm oil, let sit 5 minutes, strain, administer two drops per ear,...

A Basket of Good Ideas

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Spicy Herbal Gift Baskets Handmade things have always been my specialty. Growing up we lived out in the country and didn’t have much reason to go to town. Birthdays and weddings would come, and I would want to give the very best gift, which would mean I would need to make gifts with what I had on hand. Dried herbs and flowers, material scraps, old bottles, baskets, bags, soap, candles, and whatever else I...