It’s very easy to wind up with a sore throat at this time of year, we have one child in bed as I write this. If your needing relief from a sore throat try this tea, it really does help. The taste isn’t the greatest but it’s well worth getting through the cup to the end! Make this several times …
Tomato And Zucchini Relish
This year my garden has yielded an excellent crop of tomatoes and zucchini; so excellent that they’re still coming and I’m busy inventing new ways to use them. One of my favourite condiments is tomato relish, especially when it’s homemade! This is my version with the addition of zucchini which blends into the relish perfectly and bulks it out without …
DIY Natural Mouthwash
This pepperminty mouthwash will fight bacteria and give you fresh breath for hours. If you’re like me you’re not fond of commercial mouthwashes (ethanol has been linked to mouth cancer) but want to keep your mouth free of germs and tasting great, give this four-ingredient recipe a try. Have a toothache or a mild infection? Replace the peppermint essential oil …
Natural Hair Rinses To Suit Your Hair
Putting a rinse through your hair after shampooing was something everyone used to do before the onslaught of shampoos and conditioners that we know today. One of the most popular rinses and one that we’ve all heard a lot about is apple cider vinegar. It’s great for detangling, adding shine, and clarifying the scalp. But have you heard of using …
DIY Natural Calamine Lotion
Have you ever looked at the ingredients in a bottle of calamine lotion? Depending on which brand you choose they can contain iron oxide, ferric oxide, fragrance, and phenol which has been banned in many countries for its organ system toxicity and bioaccumulation. Yuk, surely there’s natural version. I went through some old recipe books and our archives and found …