Natural Health

While people used to laugh about it being “just an old wives’ tale” we now know that chicken soup really does help relieve the symptoms of a cold. It helps open nasal passages to let you breathe easier, while the broth gives soothing comfort to a sore throat. What about cod liver oil? Kids used [...]

I know, I’m beginning to sound paranoid, but the bacteria and germs you can pick up really are dangerous. Especially this year with the big Swine Flu scare going on. So… better to be a little paranoid and safe than be laying in a hospital bed. That said, you need to be very careful when [...]

You’ve heard of being car sick. Have you heard that your car could be making you sick? Have you ever thought about the air circulating in your car? You know that the dashboard gets dusty, and the floor mats carry whatever dirt you tracked in on your shoes, but have you considered that you’re breathing [...]

Moms all over the country turn on the humidifier when the kids are sick with colds and flu, but new research indicates that using it before anyone gets sick may a preventative. And if someone in the house does have the flu… get that moist air going for the rest of the family! Scientists have [...]

Just about everyone thinks first of oranges for a boost in vitamin C – and oranges are good, as are all citrus fruits. But a couple of other food choices are even better. For instance, just one cup of green pepper will give you 3 times the amount of vitamin C needed for an adult [...]