natural remedies

All natural, homemade cold remedies

So, you caught a cold and would rather not take meds. Good for you! But, when you start feeling miserable you would likely wish you had that cold med for relief. Not to worry. Here are three all natural, homemade cold remedies that can help battle your cold. Here they are, directly from my grandmother's kitchen. Please see medical disclaimer at the end of this post. You will want to start with a hot cup of tea. There is plenty of tea for sale at the supermarket, but if you do not get the all-natural brands, you might be sipping…

The healing properties of Aloe vera

It wasn't just one of grandma's stories or the way mom got back at me for misbehaving by making me chew aloe crystals with honey when I had a cold... there's more to sábila than meets the eye. The healing properties of Aloe Vera are many, detailed below: Plant Source: Aloe barbadensis Miller (Family Liliaceae). Part Used: Leaf gel. Properties: Healing, pain-relieving, emollient, soothing, anti-inflammatory. Most Common Traditional Uses: Internal - General tonic, cleanser, detoxifier. External - Minor burns, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, skin irritations, insect bites, minor cuts, scratches and wounds. Read more here. Picture credits: mom's backyard.