Thursday, March 11, 2010

Natural Home Remedies

There are lots of home remedies we can use for minor ailments.  Here are a few I wanted to share:

  • Olive Oil for Eczema: Olive Oil is packed with natural anti-inflammatory antioxidants that when rubbed directly on skin can help moisturize.
  • Milk to Help You Sleep:  Your mother was right!  Warm low-fat milk before bed can help you relax.  Milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid that can help you to relax.  Just like the after Thanksgiving Slumber.
  • Ginger for Stomach Aches: Boil a few pieces of fresh ginger root in water, strain and drink like a tea.  It is a natural way to relieve stomach aches, morning sickness, and motion sickness.
  • Soy for Hot Flashes: Soy contains isoflavones - plant based compounds that have natural estrogen like activity.  Some research suggests (and also my Dr.) that soy may help maintain hormone balance during menopause.
  • Lemons for Detox: Add lemon juice to your water first thing in the morning for a natural way to detox your liver.  Also considered a diuretic, lemons are  thought to aid in urinay tract infections and to flush out bad toxins in the body.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing these, and also for all the work you put into researching and writing these helpful posts on your blog. My wife and I enjoy reading and learning new things from your blog, Lisa!!!

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  2. Thank you! I am so glad you are enjoying the information. I love researching and sharing the helpful information and recipes I find.

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