Natural Health Solution

Daily Health Tips update for May 11:

Spring is finally here, which usually means it is time to dust off the rubber gloves and get to cleaning out the muck and clutter we’ve accumulated over the winter. You may be tempted to stock up on industrial strength cleaners, but the artificial colors and fragrances often produce toxic results that can irritate your eyes and lungs, which is especially bad for kids and our furry friends. Plus, many of the household cleaners on the market...

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By Julie Larson
(Read part 1 of this review here)

The Salt

We know that without salt we would die, but with our typical American diet overloaded with sodium, we may feel falsely secure that we’re getting enough.

What is salt, really? Is it found in the Morton’s canister with the cute little girl unwittingly dumping it out behind her? 

The authors distinguish natural crystal salt from table salt. They argue that table salt is simply a chemical combination of sodium chloride with additives, whereas...

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By Julie Larson

Although most people know humans have a basic need for the primal fundamentals, water and salt, most of us probably don’t realize the exact reasons why.

Water & Salt: The Essence of Life authors Dr. Barbara Hendel and Peter Ferreira want to give you a better idea. The book is laid out neatly in six sections, in addition to the introduction and conclusion: The Biophysics, The Water, The Salt, The Sole, The Forms and The Applications. For clarity, this review is cut into two parts...

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It all started the year after I graduated high school, I was mostly trouble free in the health department until then. I was stricken with horrible skin, dozens of red marks and horrible acne in particular during my senior year of high school, which caused me an immense amount of personal pain, and social anxiety. I resorted to a radical solution for my problem, which came in the form of Accutane. Accutane is a very powerful acne drug, with more than a handful of major possible side effects. I...

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Daily Health Tips update for January 15:

Dry air, colds and the flu can all cause sore throats. The good news is that sore throat remedies can be made at home, with ingredients found in your own kitchen. Try these popular remedies the next time you’re sounding a little hoarse.

Honey + Lemon
Find some relief by coating your throat. Honey and lemon are known for soothing irritation. Simply blend a tablespoon of honey with lemon in a glass of warm water.

Salt Water
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Daily Health Tips update for December 24:

Check out these natural alternatives to household cleaners for a better way to clean this holiday season.

• Baking Soda. Not only used for cooking or sitting in the back of your fridge to eliminate odors, baking soda can also be used to clean stains off of coffee mugs, remove odors from upholstered furniture and erase crayon marks from white walls. It can also remove rust stains and dirt from a stainless steel sink.
• Standard Toothpaste. After you’ve brushed...

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Daily Health Tips update for December 23:

Looking for natural and environmentally healthy ways to clean during the holidays? Check out these healthy solutions.

• Cooking Oils. Not just for making food more delicious—they can also get rid of dirt, hide scratches and hydrate wood. Vegetable oil can buff leather shoes, smooth scratches in wood furniture, and prevent wicker from drying. Oil olive can also buff stainless steel surfaces.
• Borax. Used mostly with or for laundry detergent, it can kill mold...

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Daily Health Tips update for December 22:

It seems like cleaning this time of year happens more often than usual. And due to the weather, most of us keep windows and doors closed when we clean, which can trap any unhealthy chemicals from mainstream cleaning products in our house. If you are looking for some natural and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, look no further.

• Lemons. A cheap alternative to remove dirt and rust, and can be mixed with salt to scour surfaces. Lemon juice...

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Naturally Diva, the new natural health and beauty line from Chris Linnares, is now available at SwansonVitamins.com. This new line is amazing because it works on two levels: natural products for a healthy body and daily affirmations for a healthy mind. I would love for everyone to experience these innovative products and now one deserving diva will win a few of my favorites!

Last week, I was fortunate to have had coffee with Chris Linnares, renowned Brazilian psychotherapist and founder of the Na...

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Daily Health Tips update for October 9:

The microwave oven is a modern convenience of epic proportions. It’s an appliance that most everyone has and something that you likely use on a near daily basis to whip up a meal in minutes or quickly reheat last night’s supper. However, microwaves seem to get dirty and smelly just as easily and just as quickly. So, here are five ways to clean your microwave and freshen it up with natural solutions:

1. Harness the power of steam. Fill a microwave safe bowl...

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