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Simple Comforts

Ross has been sick since we returned from vacation. With a stick regiment of elderberry syrup and vitamins,he is recovering quickly. But while he was sick he did ask for “soup,”which is his term for ramen. He was introduced to it when Mark or I were sick and had a craving. But it [...]

Natural Remedies:Mandarin Oranges

So it is mandarin season here in California and Placer County is famous for their mandarins. Ross LOVES them and eats 2-4 per day. I love them because they are seedless,easy to peel and separate,and easy to take to go. The common health benefits of mandarins are like oranges:vitamins C,calcium,and [...]

Natural Home:Elder and Natural Sweeteners

Elderflower and Elderberry

I have been getting a lot of questions about elderberry over the last few weeks,and came across this great article in The Herb Companion magazine. It provides good information on the historic medical use,how to grow them,and some fun recipes for elderflower. I really don’t have much to add [...]

Natural Remedies:Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us

Well,the kids are just getting over their first cold of the rainy season. Every time the weather changes significantly my kids get sick. So basically that means Fall (about the time for Feast of Tabernacles or Halloween) and Spring (in time for Passover and Easter). They had very typical symptoms of stuffy nose,low [...]

My Favorite Things:Elderberry Syrup

A few weeks ago I was able to go elderberry harvesting with my friend Shula and our kids. It was a really fun day! We only hit three trees before my kids began to melt down,but it was enough for both of us to have two plastic grocery bags full of berries.  Elderberry shrubs [...]

Natural Home:Essential Oils

Well as some of you may know,I am a firm believer in the power of essential oils. I use them for every think from calming stomach aches to cleaning the kitchen counters. I always keep the following on hand:

Lavender (natural antiseptic,antifungal,calming,pain relief,increase blood circulation) Tea Tree/Eucalyptus (natural antiviral,antibacterial,[...]

Q &A:Helping Your Child Recover Naturally

Question

I had a friend email me with a question that I thought was a good one to share. Her baby girl (about 1 year old) had a cold about a month ago,but still had a few mild lingering symptoms. She wanted to know what she could do to build her immune system back [...]