Thrush / Yeast Infections / Candida   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.   Recurring thrush - also known as Candida or Yeast (fungal) infections has become a modern-day epidemic - up to 1 in 3 people suffer from it at any one time. While most people understand that Candida lives in (and on) the human body…

Benefits & Instructions for the Use of Air Humidifiers / Vaporizers   Humidifiers will protect your skin from drying out in dry air conditions. But they can also help relieve the dehydrating symptoms brought on by colds and the flu, helping nasal passages breathe easily again and easing the irritation of coughs and sore throats. It offers a wonderful alternative therapy for children, those who prefer not to take over-the-counter medications, and those who can’t take decongestants due to pregnancy or incompatibility with other medications.   Benefits of Increased Humidity Levels:…

Vinegar UsesThe Health Benefits of Vinegar   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.   Vinegar For Good Health: A Natural Approach For centuries, herbalists have recommended the use of raw, unpasteurized, unheated, organic apple cider vinegar as a folk remedy to treat infections and wounds. Raw cider vinegar is…

Organic Oils   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items   Olive Oil: Extra-virgin Olive oil lowers harmful cholesterol levels while raising the good.   Sesame: May help lower blood pressure, reduce bad LDL cholesterol, and increase good HDL. Ideal for stir-fries or Asian-flavored dressings and marinades.   Coconut: New research suggests that virgin coconut oil may actually reduce harmful LDL cholesterol levels, despite its high saturated fat content. Excellent substitute for butter in most baked-good recipes. I also use it…

Omega 3 Fatty Acids   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions Please refer to Disclaimer and Precautions   Relevant Resources Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood Omega 3 Fish Oil and Alzheimer's Disease Foods Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids Important Precautions & Dangers The "Feeding Minds" report found that British people now eat 34% fewer vegetables and 59% less fish than 60 years ago. Fast and processed foods are almost always low in critical brain- and health-supporting components, such as vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, and,…

How to Prepare for and Survive a Flood   by Christine Brockman   Relevant Web Resources : Emergency Heat - tips to help you through severe weather conditions, during an electricity outage If floodwaters are coming, and you have some time to prepare, use the list below to help minimize the risk to your home and family.   General Flood Precautions Make sure you have a working radio with spare batteries. A radio is an indespensible tool for keeping in the loop about what is going on. Most local radio stations will provide updates and instructions up to and during the flood…

Non-toxic Personal Care   Alternative Solutions for Common Body Care Challenges: Toss those expensive creams and see how inexpensive it can be to treat these little problems yourself: Acne Treatment ... Age Spots ... Broken Capillaries ... Burns ... Cellulite ... Foot Odor ... Mature Skin ... Oily & Acne Prone Skin ... Stretch Marks ... Sun-burned Skin ... Swollen Ankles / Tired Feet ... Bad Teeth and Unhealthy Gums ... Thinning, Damaged, Greying Hair .... Tired Eyes & Under-eye Circles ... Wrinkles Natural Anti-aging Treatments for Your Skin ... Sun Protection If you don't…

Alkalizing Foods   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.   Adapted from The Acid-Alkaline Diet, by Christopher Vasey, N.D. (Inner Traditions, 2003). "Because of factors like diet and stress, many people in industrialized nations are too acidic, and so we are afflicted with health problems that run the gamut from…

Health Benefits of Flaxseeds and Flaxseed Oil Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.   Flaxseeds & Menopause   Flaxseeds and Flaxseeds Oil  by: Laura Ng   Can't do without essential fatty acids We need essential fatty acids, namely the linoleic acid “LA” and the alpha-linoleic acid “ALA”, as they form the…

Health Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer. Ginkgo Biloba is almost universally accepted as an effective treatment for deteriorating memory and early-stage Alzheimer's disease. This herb boats high levels of antioxidants and enhances blood flow in the brain. Warning: Some health…

Health Benefits of Vitamin E   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items   Taking 300 IU vitamin E per day reduces lung cancer by 61%. (Mahabir S, Schendel K, Dong YQ et al. Dietary alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherols in lung cancer risk. Int J Cancer. 2008 Sep 1;123(5):1173-80.) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18546288 and has also shown effectiveness in the treatment of other cancers, such as colon cancer Increasing vitamin E prevents COPD [Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis] (Agler AH et…

Non-toxic Personal Care   Non-Toxic Body Care Products: Home-made Body Care Products - Alternatives to Commercial Toxic Products: After Shave ... Astringent ... Body Power ... Body Scrub ... Body Lotion .... Conditioners ... Dental: Tooth & Gum Care ... Deodorant ... Exfoliant ... Facial Creams ... Facial Toners ... Facial Mask ... Foot Powder ... Lip Balm ... Massage Oil ... Perfumes ... Skin Cleanser ... Shampoo ... Soap & Cleansing Agents ... Tanning Oil If you are not "into" mixing your own potions, but would like to use non-toxic, natural body care products, please visit this…

Air Fresheners   Below are options for you to easily freshen your home with items you may already have ...   Deodorizers:   Make-your-own Air Freshener Spray: Dissolve baking soda in 2 cups hot water, add lemon juice, pour into spray bottle, spray into air as air freshener Fragrant Aromatherapy Mist (spray into air or linens): Mix 3 ounces of distilled water with 1 ounce of vodka and 50 drops of your favorite Essential oils. The vodka helps disperse the essential oils in the water. Pour into glass or PET plastic spray bottles. Lavender Bouquets: Freshly picked Lavender (…

Air Fresheners   Air fresheners are popular consumer items, as people are striving to banish bad smells from their homes and replace them with a pleasant fragrance. Consumers are not aware of the detrimental health and environmental consequences of synthetic room fresheners and fragranced cleaning products that are full volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic chemicals ... They create unhealthy indoor air. They provoke skin, eye, and respiratory reactions. They harm the natural environment. According to a study published in New Scientist in 1999, in homes where aerosol sprays…

All About Fats   Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.   Health practitioners advise us that no more than 25%–35% of your total daily calories come from fat, including less than 7% from saturated fat. The NCEP guidelines also recommend consuming less than 200 mg of dietary cholesterol (about the amount in one large…