Summer is in full swing and the list of summer activities to partake in is endless. As we spend more and more time outdoors – we are prone to sunburns if proper precautions are not taken. Last week I put together a treatment plant for a patient who had gotten sunburned, Naturopathic Medicine has many effective first aid remedies! Most Americans enjoy tanning their skin but most of us don’t realize that a tan is evidence that the skin was trying to protect itself from sun damage. Sun damage can lead to premature aging of the skin, eye damage and even skin cancer.
The weather here in the East Bay Area keeps changing and people are susceptible to falling sick when the temperatures fluctuate as they have been. Here is a recipe for a Garlic Oxymel – this is a great immune booster to take at the first signs of a cold or flu. Needed: At least 1 bulb of garlic, Local honey*, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water.
Your home, a safe sanctuary for your family to grow and play in, often exposes you to many toxins. Products that we often use to clean our homes contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to our health. Here is one natural product you can use to easily clean your home and reduce the toxin burden on your body. Baking Soda is sodium bicarbonate, and you may be familiar with its use in baking.
The hustle and bustle of Christmas is behind us and the focus is on New Year’s Eve. Are you expecting company to join you in celebrations at your home? As you get your house tidy, cleaning up after Christmas and before this weekend, take a look at your household cleaners. Take a look at how many toxic chemicals you expose yourself and your loved ones to. Chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, artificial colors and fragrances are hazardous to every member of your household, even the four legged ones!
Recently I’ve come across a few people who think that flavored waters are a healthy drink. They are promoted as having vitamins, herbs and as being ‘enhanced’ waters. These enhanced waters cost more than plain water, but often are full of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. They claim to be healthy alternatives to soda, to boost your vitamin intake. But a closer look at the labels will show you that they have artificial sweeteners such as sucralose of splenda.
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