Posts Tagged "cold"

Make your own natural chest rub!

Posted by on Jul 20, 2012 in Giveaways, Natural Remedies, Product Reviews | 23 comments

Make your own natural chest rub!

Did you know the leading chest rub on the market contains petroleum and turpentine oil?? I don’t want to put that nasty chemical cocktail on me or my kids! Petroleum in products can clog the pores and creating a build-up of toxins. They have also been implicated in causing cancer and disrupting hormones. So, why not make your own chest rub using organic, natural ingredients? It’s cheaper and your family will be safe and toxin-free. Okay so this is what you need: Coconut Oil (make sure you choose a...

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How to beat cold and flu – naturally!

Posted by on May 31, 2012 in Natural Remedies | 18 comments

How to beat cold and flu – naturally!

Does this make you cringe, hold your breath and beat a hasty retreat??? Colds, coughs, snotty noses, flu ….. ugggh! Is there anything worse, I ask you? Well, it doesn’t have to happen at your house quite so frequently. We haven’t had a flu or even a bad cold in years at our place! There is no ‘cure’ for the common cold but natural, toxic-free remedies can help stop the lurgies from getting too bad. So, as you know, I am not a doctor or a naturopath or have any medical qualifications...

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Natural Cold and Flu Remedies from our Facebook Fans

Posted by on Mar 2, 2012 in Natural Remedies | 11 comments

Natural Cold and Flu Remedies from our Facebook Fans

    We had a call out on Facebook for your best natural cold and flu remedies. Here is that list! Thank you to everyone that shared your wisdom.     * Olive leaf extract (many of you agreed with me and like this!)   * Laura says soaking fresh sage and rosemary leaves in a glass jar of organic raw honey with a clove of garlic - when the garlic goes translucent you can use the honey as a cough syrup or for sore throats and Brauer homeopathic products.   * Fiona says salt water gargle,  Tinderbox products, burning...

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