Monthly Archives: October 2014

DIY Cough Syrup, Compliments of Grandma

If you’re more interested in suppressing coughing jags than getting loaded on sugar-laden commercial cough syrups, this remedy is for you.  It has so many great attributes, I can’t see NOT making it!! With processed sugar promoting congestion and suppressing your body’s immunity, it doesn’t make sense to use a sugary cough syrup to help… Read more »

Flu shot? No, thanks.

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If you listen to the makers of cold medicines, we’re now in “the cold and flu season”.  My advice is: don’t take the bait or accept that declaration as truth.  Do increase your rest, water intake and ingest more warming foods like soups & stews, warming spices and hot herbal teas.  Boost up that immune system. … Read more »

Slow Cooker Baked Apples

Fall is an invitation to slow down, go within ourselves and rest a bit more as we head toward winter.  The call to calm and quiet is a welcome invitation after the flurry of summer energy. One way to reduce your number of activities and busy-ness is to let someone else do the cooking!  … Read more »