Living Naturally
Chamomile tea is so good for many ailments! Remember The Tale of Peter Rabbit? After eating everything in Mr. McGregor’s garden, Peter got sick to his tummy, and his mother dosed him with chamomile and put him to bed. Mother Rabbit was definitely on to something.Dating back at least 2000 years to the ancient Egyptians, people have used dried chamomile flowers for medicine,…
Flat out of cheap, fast, and healthy menu ideas? I’ll tell you how to make flatbreads. They’re fun, use less flour, and make it easy to pile on the vegetables and fresh ingredients! See two flatbread recipes.Pita, naan, tortilla, puri, roti, focaccia, lafah, appam, cong yu bing, chapati, dosa, paratha, mana’eesh, lavash, fatir, yufka, injera, blini, socca ……
Let’s talk about eggs—why they’re incredible, the misperceptions, the safety issues, and those amazing eggshells. That’s right. Don’t throw out the shells! They have at least half a dozen “egg-cellent” uses in the home and garden. But before we talk about eggshells, let’s talk about eggs. For many years, we were warned about eggs and their high…
How is your dreamworld? Many folks have had trouble sleeping during this stressful time, reporting “quarantine dreams” and nightmares. Let’s check in with our “night life” and 10 tips for a restful night’s sleep.I’ve had nightmares occasionally wake me at night—usually just before awakening for the day. They rarely feature any narrative content, such as an event or sequence of…
As an alternative to New Year resolutions, try a little self-trickery for your own self-care and health. It works for me! Here are ideas to take better care of yourself in the year 2021!
Here’s the dilemma: I know that I need to change something. I’m also aware that I don’t want to do the work that seems to be required, or I would have changed already. Escaping an established habit or…
How do you get cozy? As the nights grow colder, find ideas for creating comfort—from making a cozier room to warming yourself!How to Cozy Up Your Living SpaceLike me, maybe you love the cold, snowy, and spare aesthetic of the outdoors in winter but dread the short days and the low arc of the winter sun. The number one trick to beating back the darkness is light! Full…
Do I have COVID, a bad cold, allergies, or the flu? Many symptoms can overlap. In the spring and summer, it’s easy to wonder about allergies versus COVID. As we move indoors, colds, flu, and COVID can coincide. Learn how to tell the difference and use a helpful symptom checker.Flu Versus COVIDLet’s start with the flu and COVID. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses that affect…
Whether you’re making a sandwich or cooking dinner, there’s a good chance you’ll be chopping onions for extra flavor. But why do onions make you cry—and how can you cut them without tears? Here are a few tips, plus the truth about whether leftover onions are safe to eat.Why Do Onions Make You Cry?When you cut an onion, you damage its cells. That starts a chemical reaction that releases…
Do you have trouble sleeping at night due to restless legs? Here is a helpful overview of restless legs syndrome (RLS), including symptoms, causes, home remedies and treatments, and information to learn more.
What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?
They arrive soon after you lie down to sleep: strange sensations creeping through your legs. People variously describe the sensations as tugging,…
Time to turn to pumpkins and sweet, orange-fleshed hubbards, buttercups, butternuts, and acorns for comfort. Winter squash is a nutritional powerhouse—packed with vitamins and minerals. Let’s get your pumpkin on with these impressive health benefits.What Is Winter Squash?Native to the New World, all varieties of squash and pumpkins belong to the genus Cucurbita within the large plant…
It’s hard to think of a natural substance that serves so many everyday purposes as vinegar—from cleaning to lawn care. However, it’s also acidic, which means it’s NOT for everything and can cause damage to your health and home if you use it improperly. Here are things that you should NOT use vinegar for.The Many Uses of VinegarWe’re huge fans…
Every rural, suburban, or urban household runs into various problems with pests and critters—or, to use the broadest possible term: nature. Mice, rats, and squirrels are the “big three” mammals. Here’s a checklist of how to deal with pests before you act. Creatures running around inside the walls, droppings in the cupboards, tunnels in the sills or foundation beams, bats in the…