Comments on: Announcing a Natural Cures Blog Carnival

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:50:41 +0000

If you do use lip balm, products containing beeswax are very effective at protecting from the outside. Worksl on cuticules and cracked fingers as well.

By: Annie - Hip Organic Mama

Annie - Hip Organic Mama — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:38:36 +0000

Great blog! I added mine here on weigh loss through healthy eating: http://hiporganicmama.blogspot.com/2009/05/mama-was-right-weight-loss-processed.html

Annie – Hip Organic Mama’s last blog post..Mama was Right! (weight loss, processed health foods, real foods)

By: Cold Comfort Food « Local Nourishment

Cold Comfort Food « Local Nourishment — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:22:21 +0000

[...] March 18, 2009 in Carnival Post, Monday Soup, Natural Cures Blog Carnival, Recipes and Menus, Thursday Meatless | Tags: Health, Potatoes, Rice, Stock This post is part of the Natural Cures Blog Carnival hosted by Hartkeisonline. [...]

By: Monique

Monique — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:29:58 +0000

I agree with keeping hydrated for well hydrated lips. But in the extremes of winter, I’ve found that using lanolin works very well. You can find it in any drug store in the breastfeeding products section. It is sold for new moms to use to help heal cracked nipples. I bought my tube 5 years ago and it’s still only halfway used up.

By: Local Nourishment

Local Nourishment — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:04:57 +0000

Helen, when I think tennis elbow, I think inflammation which makes me think of lots of fresh pineapple! Ginger tea (a slice of fresh ginger in a cup of hot, filtered water, steep 5 minutes) is helpful, too. Local Nourishment’s last blog post..My first taste of pastured poultry

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:15:14 +0000

Thanks everyone for your suggestions regarding chapped lips. I did increase my water intake and noticed an improvement almost right away.

Last night I learned my sister has tennis elbow and is great pain. Any suggestions as to how she can help herself in a natural way???

Helen

By: Kimberly Hartke

Kimberly Hartke — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:31:39 +0000

Thanks, Pamarama. I think you are right, I stand corrected. I bought the bag balm before I learned about more natural products, and neglected to look at the ingredients before tossing that out as something to try! I stand corrected. This blog carnival is for me to learn and grow in this area. I appreciate your input, and hope you will join in the fun by contributing more good ideas!

By: pamarama

pamarama — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:08:32 +0000

Kimberly, I’m surprised to see that you recommend Bag Balm on a site dedicated to “natural” cures. Petroleum jelly (one of the three ingredients in that famous product for cracked teats!) is not a product I like to use on my skin.

By: Olajuwon Okubena

Olajuwon Okubena — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:49:27 +0000

Antioxidants are the hope for many diseases including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and stroke. Choosing the right antioxidant is very important. The berries, like cranberry, acai berry etc are good but there is a sorghum bicolor extract which holds the record for the highest antioxidant so far. There are scientific publications attesting to this fact but unfortunately, sorghum is not for human consumption in the USA but for animals. In some parts of Africa, the use of Sorghum parts for taking take of many diseases dated back to several centuries.

By: Katherine, CHC

Katherine, CHC — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:33:42 +0000

Helen,
I agree with Diane – drinking more water never hurt and also making sure that in the winter you get enough good fats (nuts, avocadoes, olive oil are all good sources).

I would also suggest vitamin E – you can buy it in little bottles at MOMs Organic or Whole Foods and probably any health food store. I use it on myself in the winter as well as my children and it seems to help.

Good luck – Katherine
http://www.pureandsimplehealth.org