Feb 262013
 

Common Sense Health e-book

In “Common Sense Health: Detox, Diet and Physical Activities“, I’ve shared ideas for things you can do to remove toxins from your life (Detox); strategies for simple, healthy eating (Diet); and physical activities beyond exercise that have been used by holistic practitioners, such as oil pulling and barefoot therapy. No big investment or complicated format, just start where you are with what you have.

I firmly believe that our bodies are designed to heal themselves, if we just give them the tools to do it. Our modern medical system is amazing for repairing trauma and many other health issues, but we’ve lost track of many “back to basics” things we can do to improve our health. Continue reading »

Nov 242012
 

Home Remedies for Upset Stomach @ Common Sense Homesteading

The holiday season seems to leave many of us with upset stomach, indigestion, heart burn, diarrhea and other tummy troubles.  If you’re coping with stomach flu symptoms, you should take a look at this post to find out why the BRAT diet is probably not your best option.  For extra protection against food-borne illness, check out “Protect Yourself from Salmonella and E Coli Naturally“.  For general indigestion, I’ve compiled this home remedies for upset stomach that may help sooth your aching belly, plus recommendations on how to avoid it in the first place. Continue reading »

Nov 082012
 

Home Remedies for Congestion @ Common Sense Homesteading

It’s that time of year again for many of us – less daylight, busy holiday schedules and colds and flus making the rounds.  The discomfort (and even pain) associated with congestion is one of the most common symptoms.  (Not to mention that the inability to breath is just plain annoying.)  In this post I’ve gathered together several home remedies for congestion that will hopefully get you breathing right and on the fast track to healing the next time you’re battling congestion. Continue reading »

Nov 012012
 

Herbal Antibiotics @ Common Sense Homesteading

Herbal antibiotics have long been used by herbal healers to ward off colds and flu, clear infections and speed wound healing.  Now, they may be moving back into the mainstream as an alternative for bacteria that have become resistant to synthetic antibiotics.  This post is based on the book “Herbal Antibiotics” by Stephen Harrod Buhner, and related materials.  We’ll start with some background information and then discuss antibiotic herbs and their use. Continue reading »