We were deep in the Rockies this weekend and I can report that the mosquito population up there is thriving. Luckily we knew about using baking soda to relieve bug bites. While our natural bug repellent worked amazingly well, each of us came away with a bite or two. Our mountain host mixed together a […]
Category: Natural remedies
A Natural DEET-free Insect Repellent That Works
A jaunt up into the Rockies this weekend showed us that our recent rains have led to a booming crop of mosquitos. Oh, the air was thick with them, particularly as the day neared dusk. Luckily, we had a good insect repellent with us that worked amazingly well. Dr. Ben Kim’s Anti-Bug Spray Version 2.0 […]
Natural Remedy for Nasal Congestion of Summer Colds
There seem to a few particularly nasty summer colds flying around this July and I’ve been busy dispensing remedies left and right to help alleviate symptoms and bring the body back into balance. Most notably, I’ve been offering up homeopathic Kali Bich. Kali Bich (pronounced “Cali” as in California, “Beech” as in a beech tree) […]
Homeopathic Natural First Aid for Bumps and Bruises
Today was one of those days. A sequence of events left everyone limping for homeopathic remedies for bumps and bruises. My kids are doing a morning tennis camp on the other side of the neighborhood this week of their summer summer vacation. Of course, I’m insisting that we ride bikes or scooters to and from […]
Natural Wart Removal Remedy
It’s funny to me that my post on removing plantar warts with apple cider vinegar is consistently one of my most visited and commented upon posts. I love that so many have offered their own wart removal advice in the comments! The post has really become a great resource page because of all the input. […]
