I know I have been writing about gums in last few posts. I think the doctor who treated my grandmother started it. He said to us that we need to look after the gums as the bacteria from inflmated gums can spread to the body and can even lead to heart attack. I never madeContinue reading “More about gums…”
Category Archives: What worked for me
Wonders of Baking Soda
In my notebook I have about 50 ways how to use baking soda. Over the years I got to try several of them. I always have a pack of baking soda at home as I use it for baking quite often. The other times I use it are as follows: Getting rid of stains –Continue reading “Wonders of Baking Soda”
Give your immunity some extra help
In our region the winter is slowly easing off. It is a lovely time of the year. Air is fresher and fragrant and everybody seems to be relieved the cold days are over. Recently the changes in weather were more obvious and changes in temperature more abrupt. I try to build my immunity as muchContinue reading “Give your immunity some extra help”
When a little bit of oil goes a long way
I have been always ambivalent about oil. Is it good or bad for me? I have heard so many answers but till today I don’t know the truth. One time I tried to cut out fat out of my diet all together. That did not last long. I missed it. Salads did not taste theContinue reading “When a little bit of oil goes a long way”
Rescue remedy
One of the remedies I have been leaning on for years are drops from Dr. Bach called Rescue remedy. I have come across them long time ago. Ten years ago to be precise. What I liked straight away was the fact that the mixture was made completely from plants. Moreover it contained some plants IContinue reading “Rescue remedy”
Earaches, stomach aches and PMS
I thought I am done writing about Homeopathy but yesterday when I opened my drawer I discovered 2 more remedies that I should mention. Simply because I used them a lot when kids were little and they were a great help. We used to travel several times a year over several time zones to countriesContinue reading “Earaches, stomach aches and PMS”
Beat the flu
And one more post on homeopathy 🙂 It is about a remedy I use regularly now and I am convinced about it’s effectivness. First time I have heard about it was in one book about natural cures and prevention. Unfortunately I do not remember the title or author but what he said intrigued me. HeContinue reading “Beat the flu”
The thing about homeopathy
Just few days ago my husband told me a big news. He read somewhere on BBC website that some studies that were done on Homeopathy finally proved that it does not work. My reaction was something like this:”Wow, that is interesting…” I did not want to hurt his feelings but he obviously forgot one thing…Continue reading “The thing about homeopathy”
What I do to stop hair loss
One thing that worked for me over the years was a nettle extract. I have experienced increased hair fall during certain periods of my life. First time was during my teenage years. I did not think much of it as it was not so obvious. My did try few things. Cut my hair short and usedContinue reading “What I do to stop hair loss”
Trio I can rely on
Every autumn and spring I take out my trusted trio: Tiger balm, Olbas oil and White oil. Over the years I have discovered that they give me the best protection during the flu season. I have been using them for over 1o years now. Tiger balm I have discovered during my travels. The name intriguedContinue reading “Trio I can rely on”