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Turmeric: a spice worth knowing

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Medicinal Herbs

If you read the turmeric in a ‘nutshell’ article a while back, then you've just been given a brief introduction to this incredible herb. It begs for a more comprehensive article to really do this amazing spice/root/herb justice. Turmeric is truly an important and versatile herb that is a powerhouse anti-oxidant, among other things...it “has been shown [in studies] to possess a multitude of beneficial effects in the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation.”...

Turmeric in a nutshell

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Monday, June 27, 2011, In : Remedies You May Already Have in Your Kitchen

Turmeric is a really excellent herbal remedy and spice that has earned a permanent place in my pantry. This is just a short ‘nutshell’ article, to cover the basics. If you’re interested in reading a more thorough review of it (with links to the source article) go here (I'll post the link here when I post the article later).

Turmeric is a bright orange root that has been used since ancient times as a food flavoring and medicinal herb. It’s one of the key flavor...

Bladder Infection Remedy

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Sunday, June 19, 2011, In : Remedies for Common Illnesses

I received a bladder infection remedy question yesterday from a friend, and so I wrote back several things she could try to ease her discomfort. I realized that I had promised long ago to write up some remedies for bladder infections, so I thought I'd take care of that today.

Causes of a Urinary Tract Infection
There are two possible causes that I know of for bladder infections. The first, and probably most common is the bacterial bladder infection. It will culture positive at the Dr's offic...
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Garlic Remedies

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Friday, September 3, 2010, In : Remedies You May Already Have in Your Kitchen

Let's talk garlic remedies...last week, we talked about the health benefits of garlic, mainly from a standpoint of using it to treat common, acute illnesses. Garlic is now the go-to herb in this house for a cold, sore throat or any type of infection or virus. I'd love to share with you what I've learned about this amazing herb!

Now, the really hard core herb users will usually recommend eating raw garlic cloves. Ha! That would be out of the question with my kids. I needed kinder, gentler,...
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I'm not a Doctor. Please use any information offered here at your own risk. I'm just an average housefrau who likes to read and learn and share ideas, but I'm not a health expert. ♥ Gwen