Alternative ways to get and stay healthy

I don’t believe I’ve ever told you about my mother-in-law.  She’s a lovely lady with a generous heart, a warm smile, and a desire to spoil her grandchildren.  She also falls for every wacky health remedy out there.  I’ve been told I should eat seven vodka-soaked raisins per day, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to my meatloaf, and other remedies I’ve since forgotten.  None of these are harmful, and I suppose it’s possible they’re effective for fixing whatever might ail me.

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Actually, I’m all in favor of natural remedies and alternative ways of staying healthy.  In fact, I have been told that one of the reasons Americans are overweight is because our diet consists of foods that have little true nutrition.  If we consistently ate nutrient-dense foods, we would crave less and eat less.  I can believe that.  In my opinion, natural is always better.

One reason to learn about effective home remedies is because hard times may bring less access to medical doctors and top-notch medical care.  If the SurvivalMom in your household has a repertoire of remedies with a stockpile of ingredients, you and your family may find you need to visit a medical doctor less and less.  That’s smart planning!

Recently, I met a gal who sells a line of all-natural healthy supplements and teas.  I’ve been a big fan of green tea for ages, and her Calli Tea is a tasty combination of green tea with other ingredients.  She gladly sends free samples of her Calli Tea to anyone who would like to try it.  Wellness and healthy living is part of her lifestyle, and she has passed along some very helpful information to me.  Check out her website, Get Whole Food Nutrition.

Another source of all-natural and alternative ways to stay healthy is The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies.  This is just one of many books that catalogs remedies for everything from an upset stomach to a sunburn to general aches and pains. It’s not enough to just have a few remedies memorized.  I need an actual reference book because I never know what weird bug or owie my kids will bring home next.

You know, my kids probably think I’m a bit wacky, too, when it comes to home remedies.  Just tonight my son mentioned that his back was itchy and said, “Do I have to take an oatmeal bath, mom?”  I guess “normal” is just whatever you’re used to!  Stay healthy!

This post sponsored by Get Whole Food Nutrition.

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