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Recently I had to read yet again that "it's wrong for a man to lust after a married woman.", which was immediately followed by "But it is NO LESS ADULTERY when a MARRIED man lusts after a SINGLE woman." (capitals are not mine). Sadly, capitalization doesn't make what is said any more true. If something is wrong, it remains wr […]

Yes yes, you read correctly - T'is the season to be jolly ! The month of Tishrei is almost upon us, and with it the three big biblical days/feasts than end the biblical feast year - Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Feast of Tabernacles. Here are the dates for this year, in case you don't know:Feast of Trumpets: September 19th, 2009Day of A […]

I recently talked to a lady who held that practically everything that I listed in my (random) 10 reasons for polygyny could very well be done in a monogamous marriage or even without being married since some social group or another was just as good in taking care of the elderly, supporting you in your home schooling efforts, etc., as long as people chose to […]

As you might have noticed, I haven't blogged as regularly recently, and here is the reason: The gardening season has begun ! We have been eating our own spinach and green onions already, planted a lot of stuff and worked on our other garden beds to prepare them for what will soon be planted in them.Tomorrow we will harvest a particular crop that grows […]

After some days of busy preparation the Feast of Unleavened Bread is now upon us, dear sisters, and I hope you had a blessed and tasty Passover meal last night.Now let me say a few things about feasts.I know that many Christians know that what they usually celebrate - Christmas, Easter, probably Pentecost - are not biblical feasts, but feasts that were intro […]

Yesterday I mentioned Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, so today I would like to share a recipe for flatbread. This unleavened bread is great for sandwiches because it stays moist:Ingredients:3 eggs1/3 cup oilSalt to taste3 cups all purpose flourBeat eggs, mix with oil and salt (to taste), then add flour gradually, alternating with water until the […]

Christian holidays and how they should be celebrated has been a major bone of contention among Christians: Christmas tree or no Christmas tree ? Easter egg hunts or no Easter egg hunts ? But are you aware, dear sister, that neither Christmas nor Easter, nor Pentecost for that matter, are biblical feasts, feasts Yahweh TOLD us to keep ?The feasts we are to […]

Yesterday I mentioned gardening, so let me continue with this topic today, because:It is time to get the early vegetables planted !Yes, I know, for many the last frost date is still a while off, but with a cold frame you can still start your salads, beets, radishes and even carrots already. The brassica family (broccoli, cauliflower, red and green cabbage, […]

When people consider the large, multi generational and polygynous family, of course many wonder about how sharing the work day may look like practically speaking, with so many adults around who are all able and willing to participate in the work that needs done.Well, I guess I already used the most important word that keeps the running of the household smoot […]

Having strong, educated opinions about significant things is good, and is a valuable asset to the family, but to be bull headed about trivial matters is simply selfishness and contention... Any mature individual should be able to discern the difference. There is a line (that's not so fine) between strong opinion and contention. Don't mistake o […]

Let me say a word or two about where the opposition to biblical polygyny comes from.It might or might not surprise you, but I have never met anyone quite as rabidly opposed polygyny as so-called "good Christians". To the majority of modern day Christianity, polygyny is simply wrong, and they are as ashamed of the biblical accounts of polygyny as […]

Over the years I have talked to many married women who all told me basically the same thing, using different words: That they were yearning for female companionship inside their marriage, for sister wives with whom to share the joy and the work and the inevitable burdens too. They told me it was getting "female-lonely" where they lived, they had […]

I was made aware of this problem this morning: That I need to tell you, esteemed reader, how we define our terms.When we at Joshuah's House, which is our main website, talk about anything referring to Scripture, we are careful to let Scripture define the terms used. Scripture explains itself, and we make use of bible software and bible dictionaries to […]

I have ranted about TV elsewhere, but will repeat the short version here too. There is only one thing that you really NEED to do about TV, and that is: SHUT IF OFF.What's on TV is not called "program" for no reason - it is what is programming you to be the little goose-stepping Nazi the government wishes you to be. Television tells you what […]

In difficult times when people are losing their jobs left and right and are short of money for any number of reasons, even those of you, dear sisters, who haven't taken modesty very seriously, might want to look at it again. I will give you a few reasons for modesty that you might have an ear for now:If you stop using make up, you can save the money yo […]

"Be holy, for I am holy", God says in Leviticus, and Peter repeats it in his first letter. Be holy, for I am holy. Now, what does that mean, "be holy" ?If you look at the respective Hebrew and Greek words for "holy", you will find that the concept expressed is that of separation. Being holy means to be set apart for God, basi […]

One of my readers was so kind to share her current situation on the last post titled "Jobs, jobs, jobs", and I am sure that her experience is shared by many women recently: She lost her job and is home all day now, the children are grown up already, and living in the city her means of growing a garden are very limited too. It is a terrible situat […]

Recently I received a letter from a distant family member, updating us on how everybody is doing. The predominant word in her letter was "job". She told us about her job and that of her husband, about her children's jobs and their respective spouses' jobs, stating that they were all reasonably happy with their jobs although they all spe […]

Yes, I know this is a well discussed topic, but let me add a a few word from the plural marriage family perspective.It is well known that there is nothing natural about sticking a bunch of kids of the same age into a classroom for half the day every day and let them educate each other, basically. School has it wrong, and we all know it. Peer pressure aboun […]

Another thing I mentioned in my list the other day was that, in a polygynous family, you would be protected in bad times.Now, if you look out the window - and I don't mean literally just yet, although things might very well turn bad enough that literally looking out the window will show you just how bad things have got - you can see that the economy is […]

If you have a lot of grease to fight, try this vinegar formula: Ingredients: 1 gallon of hot water 2 tbsp liquid castile soap 1/4 cup washing soda 1 cup vinegar 20 drops essential oil, either peppermint, eucalyptus or tea tree Clean your floor as usual.  Rinsing is not necessary.  For extremely stubborn spots, drop essential oil directly on the spot, wait […]

Citrus is great against grease, and makes the kitchen smell fresh too: Ingredients: 1 gallon of hot water 2 tbsp liquid castile soap 15 drops sweet orange essential oil 8 drops lemon essential oil (or 1/4 cup of lemon juice) Mix ingredients and mop or scrub your kitchen floor as usual.  No rinsing necessary. […]

To add a delightful light pine fragrance to your freshly scrubbed kitchen, try this solution: Ingredients 1 gallon hot water 2 tbsp liquid castile soap 10 drops pine essential oil 5 drops cypress essential oil In a large bucket, combine all ingredients.  Mop or scrub the floor as usual.  Rinsing is not needed.  If you have stubborn stains or scruff marks, […]

There are several ways of maintaining the freshness of your fridge - or freezer, for that matter. Place a bowl of coffee on one of the shelves, if you like the smell of coffee.  This will keep odors at bay for up to 7 weeks. Place a bowl with about 2 oz of vanilla extract on the [...] […]

If your fridge or freezer doesn’t smell as fresh as you would like it to, here is a simple fix: Refresh-Your-Fridge-or-Freezer Mix Ingredients 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp baking soda 6 drops of essential oil, peppermint or eucalyptus (for freezer) 10 drops of essential oil, peppermint or eucalyptus (for fridge) Mix a solution of these ingredients.  After emptying […]

It’s worth checking this out, there are plenty of links to follow in the article itself.  I am only blogging their suggestions for household cleaners here: Via: Kentucky.com How-to: Making your own cleaning products It’s easy to make household cleaning products. And making your own is often a lot less expensive [...] […]

The inside of your microwave can trap food odors and grease which will spoil the flavor of the food you heat in it.  Here is a recipe for a paste that removes odors and grease easily and your microwave will be smell new. Ingredients 1/4 cup baking soda 1 tsp vinegar 5-6 drop essential oil, either lemon, lemongrass or [...] […]

Cockroaches are tough, as all of you who have to put up with them know. IF you do not have children or pets that walk around the house freely, you can mix borax and sugar and put it into all the dark spots, which is where cockroaches like to hide.  But even this it might not [...] […]

This is the last part of my mini series: Insects In general, you can get rid of any number of insects in your kitchen by placing loose bay leaves in your kitchen cabinets. […]

And the fourth part of my mini series deals with Centipedes, Earwigs and Silverfish Several drops of either of the following essential oils placed in all areas that collect moisture, like damp basements, garages or cabinets that house plumbing fixtures will deter any of these critters: peppermint eucalyptus wintergreen citronella […]

Here is the third part of my mini series: Mites and Weevils Place whole nutmegs in flour bins or bags, at the bottom.  This will deter both mites and weevils. […]

Here is the second part of my mini series: Ants Wipe your cabinets out with a damp sponge and 6-8 frops of peppermint essential oil, or citronella essential oil.  Use the same oil and put 3-5 drops on windowsills, edges between countertop and wall, and wherever you see the ants marching. […]

Via: readme.readmedia.com Chemical Disclosure Could Protect Consumers, Advocates Fight for Transparency Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and other household cleaner manufacturing giants are refusing to follow a state law requiring them to disclose the chemical ingredients in their products and the health risks they pose. With mounting concern about […]

This is a little series I am starting today - I will post advice about how to evict critters from your kitchen without using chemicals Mice Mice do not like peppermint.  If you a few sprigs of fresh peppermint between your cabinets, and also where you suspect them to enter your kitchen, they will be [...] […]

If you have a greasy film on your appliances, this solution will work wonders: Ingredients: 2 cups of water 1/4 cup oil based soap (Murphy’s will do just fine) 10 drops of either rosemary, lavender, or even citrus essential oil In a plastic spray bottle, combine all ingredients and shake well before you use the solution.  Then spray generously on [...] […]

Via: USATODAY.com Is it possible to clean green? Is it necessary to give up Mr. Clean to be green?If you’re not sure, that may explain the surge in books, magazine articles and websites explaining how you can clean and “detox” your home without chemicals found in familiar cleaning products such as Mr. Clean. But the [...] […]

Three eco-friendly cleaner recipes to try out at your next “green party”:Furniture polish: Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice for fragrance (optional). Shake well. Dip a clean, dry cloth into the polish and rub wood in the direction of the grain. Refrigerate if you add [...] […]

Via: St. Petersburg Times The party favors are boxes of baking soda, recipe cards and spray bottles. The theme is green. Green cleaning parties have sprouted nationwide as a fun, easy way to rid homes of toxic chemicals found in common household cleaners. Women’s Voices for the Earth, an environmental group in Montana, started the parties in March [...] […]

Works great for stove tops and refrigerators if s[prayed generously on the appliance and wiped off with a damp sponge or cloth, and then wiped dry with another cloth. Ingredients: 1 tsp liquid castile soap 1/8 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups water 6 drops citrus seed extract 4 drops lemon, lime, orange or eucalyptus essential oil 1 tsp borax C […]

Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking soda 5 drops essential oil of your choice juice of half a lemon Sprinkle baking soda on the stain, then add drops of essential oil and sprinkle with lemon juice. Let sit over night or several hours. Wipe baking soda away and then rinse well. If the stain is on the side of the [...] […]

The unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in January to 9.7 percent, while employers shed 20,000 jobs, according to a report that offered hope the economy will add jobs soon. The unemployment rate dropped from 10 percent because a survey of households found the number of employed Americans rose by 541,000, the Labor Department said Friday. The job losses ar […]

One in eight Americans needed emergency food help in 2009—–one of five children in New York City are relying on emergency food. These sad statistics come from Feeding America and the Food Bank for New York City. “Food insecure” is the bureaucratic term for hungry people — and New York is, unfortunately, a textbook case in food [...] […]

As bad as the government’s jobs readings numbers have been during the Great Recession, we’ll soon find out the real situation likely was worse. Much worse. Job losses during the recession may have been underestimated by close to a million jobs. So instead of employers cutting just over 7 million jobs from their payrolls since the economic [...] […]

Moody’s Investors Service fired off a warning on Wednesday that the triple A sovereign credit rating of the US would come under pressure unless economic growth was more robust than expected or tougher actions were taken to tackle the country’s budget deficit. In a move that follows intensifying concern among investors over the US deficit, Moody’s [...] […]

Video available at abc7news.com Dozens of teenagers saw it happen in broad daylight, but no one has come forward to identify the mob of young people who beat up a Vallejo city worker. Police have released surveillance video to generate tips. The attack happened in front of two cameras on Feb. 1 at approximately 3:19 p.m. Surveillance video [...] […]

Colombian tailor Miguel Caballero specializes in making garments that enable the wearer to get shot at point-blank range with nary an injury besides, maybe, a bruised ego. At-high-risk-of-catching-a-bullet demographics, such as rappers and politicians all over the world, rely on Miguel’s handiwork. And, lucky me, when I was recently in Bogota for VBS.TV cove […]

Nouriel Roubini, the New York University professor who anticipated the financial crisis, said the U.S. growth outlook remains “very dismal” and White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers said the economy is still mired in a “human recession.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, after the U.S. reported the fastest g […]

Dreaming of biting into a garden-fresh cucumber sandwich this summer? Better order your seeds now. A poor growing season last year and increased orders from Europe could make it difficult for home gardeners to get seeds for the most popular cucumber variety and some vegetables this spring. Farmers, who usually grow different varieties than home gardeners, [. […]

Oh, ok… Pope Benedict XVI has urged sense of responsibility from governments, employers and workers as they deal with job losses from the economic crisis. The pontiff mentioned Fiat’s decision to stop auto production at a plant in Sicily, and Alcoa’s move to idle a smelter in Sardinia. Workers have protested these decisions. Benedict said during his Angelus […]

As President Obama prepares to unveil his $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2011, which begins Oct. 1, the White House is projecting the current fiscal year will end with a $1.6 trillion deficit, congressional sources confirmed to Fox News. Next year’s budget will have a nearly $1.3 trillion debt, according to those sources, dropping to [...] […]

The new foreclosure plague is tied more to the economy than bad mortgages. Here are 10 cities where defaults grew the fastest in 2009. Boise, Provo, Portland OR, Green Bay WI, Brimingham Ala., Myrtle Beach, Honolulu, Roanoke, Sioux Falls, S.D., Gulfport-Biloxi, Miss. Source/Full Story: CNNMoney.com Related ItemsJanuary 19, 2010 -- One in 7 U.S. mortgages for […]

The idea of secret banking cabals that control the country and global economy are a given among conspiracy theorists who stockpile ammo, bottled water and peanut butter. After this week’s congressional hearing into the bailout of American International Group Inc., you have to wonder if those folks are crazy after all. Wednesday’s hearing described a secretiv […]

Cities in the so-called Sand States dominated the foreclosure rankings in 2009, with the 20 worst-hit metro areas residing in Nevada, Florida, California and Arizona. Las Vegas had the largest number of foreclosure filings of any city last year, with 12% of its households receiving at least one during the year, according to RealtyTrac, the online [...] […]

Less than two years after the housing market collapsed, the U.S. economy is threatened by a new bubble in asset prices. This time, four billowing balloons are hovering: two commodities — gold and oil — stocks, and government bonds. Don’t be fooled into thinking that last week’s 5% drop in the S&P, and the recent sell-off [...] […]

The federal stimulus program is funding roadway construction in many Massachusetts towns. But more than half of the companies that have received taxpayer dollars to perform the work have a history of breaking the law. According to an investigation by Boston University’s New England Center for Investigative Reporting, more than half the companies given stimul […]

A B.C. religious leader who was charged with polygamy last year is suing the provincial government for damages due to “unlawful” prosecution. The charges against Winston Blackmore, one of two warring leaders of a fundamentalist Mormon sect in the Bountiful community of southeastern B.C., were quashed in September. In his lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, […]

If this isn’t screwed up I don’t know what is.  Polygyny is a form of marriage, people. A large proportion of Canadians believe certain specific social behaviours are morally acceptable, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion published in Maclean’s. At least 79 per cent of respondents feel this way about contraception, sexual relations [...] […]

What do you tell a person who has been living happily in a polygynous relationship as the second wife, has two small children, and now all of a sudden has to separate from her husband and sister wife because the hitherto happy family has realized, no doubt with the help of their Christian friends, that [...] […]

“Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors.   But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him.”  (Gen [...] […]

I set up a new blog today titled “Sister, Where Art Thou ?”.  If you are interested in  knowing more about us, possibly thinking about joining our family even, Sister, Where Art Thou ? is the place to go.  You will find information about us, like what is most important for us, what life looks [...] […]

We have been pondering survival in many ways over the past year or so, and on several of our sites, but very recently thought it might be an interesting topic for our esteemed readers of Joshuah’s House too.  So we wrote a little bit about the basics of survival (Survive !) and also about polygyny [...] […]

This post is for those of you, should you exist, who wish to comment on the most recent addition to JoshuahsHouse.com, entitled Polygamy and the Bible. http://joshuahshouse.com/polygamy-and-the-bible.html […]

An interesting look at “christian” opposition to polygyny. Source: THE ORTHODOX JEWISH PRO POLYGAMY PAGE CHRISTIAN OPPOSITION TO POLYGAMY Christian commentators with a perverted perspective following in the Roman Catholic tradition have tremendous difficulty with Yaakov having four wives. This very point shows to what extent the Roman church is not a contin […]

FOXNews.com More than two months after being forced to return children from a polygamist sect to their parents, Texas child welfare authorities want eight youngsters put back in foster care. Individual hearings for the four mothers of the children, who range in age from 5 to 17, are set to begin Monday. Child Protective Services has asked a [...] […]

Source: Deseret News Lawyers for a member of the Fundamentalist LDS Church may be trying to prevent that person from testifying before a grand jury investigating crimes within the polygamous sect. A hearing on a motion to quash a subpoena was held behind closed doors here on Friday. Little else is known about what happened at the [...] […]

Source: Houston Chronicle A West Texas judge on Friday agreed to end court oversight of 34 children from a polyamist group. Child Protective Services indicated last week that it would no longer pursue legal action against the parents of 34 children because the agency felt they were not in immediate danger. On Friday, State District Judge Barbara [...] […]

Source: New Scientist Want to live a little longer? Get a second wife. New research suggests that men from polygamous cultures outlive those from monogamous ones. After accounting for socioeconomic differences, men aged over 60 from 140 countries that practice polygamy to varying degrees lived on average 12% longer than men from 49 mostly monogamous nations, […]

Source: News Radio 1200 WOAI San Antonio Texas A judge in San Angelo ruled this afternoon that a 14 year old girl who was ’spiritually married’ to Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ‘prophet’ Warren Jeffs when she was 12 must be taken away from her mother and placed into foster [...] […]

Source: CNN.com The mother of a girl allegedly given in marriage at age 12 to jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs refused to answer questions Monday from attorneys for the state.Warren Jeffs and four followers were indicted in Texas last month for sexual assault of a child. Warren Jeffs and four followers were indicted in Texas last month [...] […]

Source: KXAN.com The ex-husband of a teen bride who helped convict polygamous church leader Warren Jeffs on counts of rape by accomplice — could face trial. Allen Glade Steed is charged in Utah with one count of first-degree felony rape for his sexual relationship with Elissa Wall after the couple married in a 2001 religious ceremony. She was [...] […]

Source: Salt Lake Tribune While Texas authorities were initially investigating 20 cases of sexual assault and 50 bigamy cases involving FLDS members, it is unclear how many of those cases remain open four months later. Texas Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Tela Mange confirmed the number of cases – outlined in an April [...] […]

The modern Pharisee had a few words to say about all of this…check it out. Source: Deseret News Texas Rangers are investigating 20 cases of sexual assault and about 50 bigamy charges involving members of the FLDS Church, the Deseret News has learned. Texas officials on Monday confirmed the number of open cases but would not say how [...] […]

Read the full article at: Newsweek.com When Flora Jessop answered her phone on the morning of March 30, a female caller spoke in a meek and frightened whisper. She said her name was Sarah, a child bride trapped on a polygamist compound in Texas. She had apparently sought out Jessop because of the woman’s work with [...] […]

Source: Deseret News Court hearings in Texas on whether to place eight children taken in the raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church’s YFZ Ranch in foster care are now slated to begin later this month. Clerks in a San Angelo court said Friday the hearings were rescheduled for Aug. 18, and could last the entire week. They [...] […]

Source: clippertoday.com For many, living a polygamist lifestyle seems almost impossible to comprehend. For former members of the Davis County-based Kingston clan, however, it was simply the structure on which most of their lives have been based. “You don’t just give up your religion all of a sudden,” said former Kingston member Christy Tucker, who [...] […]

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thyme Thyme is a “natural antibiotic” much like cinnamon or garlic.  With the flu season approaching fast, as well as the threat of swine flu, keeping a decent stock of dried thyme as well as the following recipes handy is well advised. If fresh thyme is available, use it first.  If no fresh thyme is available, use [...] […]

potato Infected sores, boils, abscesses, carbuncles as well as infected acne can be treated with slices of potato (for sores) or a potato plaster. The potato draws out purulent matter and infection. Thus, the sore, abscess or boil will heal faster. For sores, just apply slices of potato to the infected area. For boils, abscesses, carbuncles [...] […]

Via: http://www.bellaonline.com Treat your Flu and Cold with Healing Herbs The summer is now waning and many people are dreading the fall and winter because of the usual flu and colds that accompany the turning leaves and drifting snow. Luckily these illnesses can be controlled and even avoided using herbs. * Garlic: Is very effective in improving [...] […]

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dandelion (both root and leaves, dried) If your child, or grandchild, comes down with one of the typical childhood diseases, like mumps, measles or chickenpox, or any type of upper respiratory infection (from pneumonia to chronic bronchitis), dandelion tea will help break the fever and clear up lung congestion. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil.  [...] […]

apple, berries Apples actually have properties that resemble those of penicillin.  Fresh apple juice or fresh apple sauce can successfully fight infections such as stomach flu, and polio viruses. Apples also help prevent cavities in your teeth: Eat a thin apple slice or two after every meal, or snack, and it will reduce the danger of cavities [...] […]

Sometimes, location matters.  if you have to live in the city, consider what this article has to say about 10 US cities:Via: Allergy Asthma Blog - Be Where It’s Safer For Your Asthma Or Allergy Attacks: Are you the type of person who dreads the arrival of spring season because you are allergic to pollens? [...] […]

Via: TriCities Q: I planted a small herb garden this year, and it is growing beautifully. Now that it’s growing, though, I don’t exactly know what to do. When do you harvest the herbs and how do you prepare them (cut, dice, chop, etc.) for eating? Actually, anything you can tell me would be [...] […]

cardamom, cinnamon To relive indigestion, heartburn and even cramps in a tasty way, sprinkle a little cinnamon and cardamom on hot buttered raisin toast, chew thoroughly on every single bite, and only then swallow. […]

Via: ezinearticles.com Apples can neutralize stomach acid. According to some experts, Granny Smith and Braeburn apples are great acid neutralizers and those who prefer natural remedies might want to give them a try. Apples contain malic and tartaric acids which naturally neutralize stomach acids. This reduces stomach pressure, which lessens the likelihood of […]

Via: Charlotte Alternative Medicine Examiner If you spend a little too much time in the sun without properly shielding your delicate skin, there are a variety of all natural remedies to help heal and soothe the damaged areas. * A compress dipped in a homemade cooling mix will help calm the sting. Try a mixture [...] […]

Caraway Here is a tee made from caraway seeds that will not only prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, but also, if taken warm, will help relieve uterine cramps, promote breast milk secretion in nursing mothers and help clear away mucus from the back of the throat.  You may even give small amounts of this tea to [...] […]

carrot, pineapple Drinking carrot juice usually give you a boost of energy right away, probably due to the high sugar content in carrots. But equal parts of carrot and pineapple juice even make a good energy drink for those with hypoglycemia. […]

honey, green beans, peppermint Yet another great use for honey:  Directly applied to herpes lesions, bedsores or shingles, honey heals these within a very short time. A pod tea of green beans works well as a remedy for herpes, cold sores, blackheads, acne and skin afflictions of a similar nature.  Wash the face or afflicted parts morning, [...] […]

Yes, everybody is talking about it, and yes, there are indeed herbal remedies that will help you preventing being infected by any flu virus. Vitamin D:  It seems as though an insufficient level of vitamin D make you very vulnerable to flu viruses, be they ordinary flu or swine flu.  Stock up on vitamin D quickly, [...] […]

Via: Detroit Holistic Health Examiner Try some preventative and natural remedies to cure spring allergies this year. Spring is often the kick off to beginning allergy season for many people. While there are many over the counter and prescription medications to control allergy symptoms, there are many natural cures that can effectively and safely [...] […]

barley, fennel, peppermint A tea brewed from these ingredients will calm hyperactive children if given in 1-cup amounts, when cool: Cook some barley in plenty of water.  Strain and save the water.  Bring 1 pint of the barley water to a boil and add fennel seed and parsley, 1.5 tsp each, then let simmer for 5 minutes [...] […]

catnip, chamomile A cup of hot tea brewed from catnip willensure a good night’s sleep for everyone who suffers from nervousness or hyperactivity, although I would not give it to children. To brew catnip tea, at a teaspoon of fresh or dried catnip to 1.5 cups of water that boiled and was taken from the stove.  [...] […]

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I blogged about this before, and am thinking that it doesn;t hurt to have this too on here.  Honey and cinnamon are indeed a good combination. Via: Gather I don’t know if this is true or not, but it sounds reasonable. Cinnamon and Honey ~ Bet the drug companies won’t like this one [...] […]