How to use apple cider vinegar for a sore throat
The Natural New Age Dad is crazy about his apple cider vinegar (ACV)! It’s his cure-all for every ailment. So, when I had a sore throat the other day, he immediately looked up his Apple Cider Vinegar book and found me a remedy. I was already taking all my favourite natural remedies, but I must say that this one worked really well and I will add it to my repertoire. This is what we did: * Put 1 teaspoon of Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar into half a glass of water * Gargle three mouthfuls of the mix each...
Read MoreHow to use chamomile tea to treat conjunctivitis (or pinkeye)!
Chamomile tea is incredibly effective at treating conjunctivitis! Chamomile is known for it’s anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. We have used this for years now and it really works, every time. No need to spend a fortune at the chemist or put chemicals in your kid’s eyes! I really love simple remedies too – things you can easily find at the supermarket, health food store or chemist. So this is what you need: Good quality chamomile tea (Hilde Hemmes or an organic...
Read MoreMake your own NATURAL stain-remover.
If you have kids, you will be very familiar with stain remover!!! My Natural New Age Daughter (age 10) is the worst. I have no idea what she does, but she is always filthy! Instead of using expensive, chemical-laden stain removers from the supermarket, make your own natural version. It is incredibly, almost embarassingly, easy and I bet you already have everything you need. So, this is what you need: 1/4 cup 100% pure eucalyptus essential oil 1 cup filtered water 1 spray bottle So this is how you do it: Pour the...
Read MoreNatural 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...
Read MoreMake your own natural citrus cleaning spray !
Homemade natural citrus cleaning spray, I do so love you. You are so cheap, so simple, free of chemicals, you smell pretty and work really well. What a star ! I found this cool idea for making citrus-infused vinegar on a friend’s Facebook status who had found it here. I had to experiment straight away. After playing around a little, I came up with this all-purpose cleaning spray using the vinegar! This is what you need: Citrus peels (any type is fine) Vinegar Natural dishwashing liquid (see below...
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