One of my favorite girlfriends wrote me recently concerned about giving a slew of vaccinations to her 15-month old daughter. “I know a mom with a daughter she is sure is autistic and who knows another mom who woke up to 2 of her 3 triplets rocking in there crib after vaccines, 1 now with […]
Natural Remedies
Reducing Health Care Costs
Kaiser Health recently conducted a poll of American households to see what kind of impact the economy is having on health-care expenditures. Looks like more than half of us are forgoing expensive Western medical treatments as we look for ways to save money. More than one-third of Americans are now relying more on home remedies […]
Sunshine and Sunglasses
My friend Susan Mead, a Master Herbalist with a wonderful new book out, Take Back Your Body Using Time-Tested Health Tips and Uncommon Sense, reminded me about sunshine and vitamin D production being thwarted by sunglasses. Susan writes: ” Thought you might want to know that most Vit D is absorbed through the eyelids; I […]
Vitamin D: The wonder drug?
What can reduce rates of cancer, diabetes, and auto-immune diseases like multiple sclerosis? If you’ve been following the news lately, you might be giving a resounding cheer for Vitamin D. Dr. Oz, Oprah’s favorite physician, sounds off in support of this vital nutrient, though he’s not the only one to be on the Vitamin D […]
Natural Remedies for Itchy Skin, Eczema
Along with the crocuses I see popping their heads through the snow in my neighborhood, I see dry, scaly patches on my daughter’s knuckles, and hear complaints about itchy legs and torsos. Yep, spring brings dry skin along with allergies to help us enjoy the season. I’ve been experimenting with different lotions, oils, and salves […]
