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Eating Raw Garlic: You’re Doing It Wrong

July 15, 2015 By Gwen Brown 289 Comments

eating raw garlic- why you should and the best ways to eat it.

Eating raw garlic may not sound too appealing, but MAN is it effective in kicking germs to the curb. And that’s why so many of us have at least attempted to suffer through eating raw garlic in times of dire discomfort or pain. Maybe you’re wondering: Why Would You Eat Raw Garlic? Well, the quick answer…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies, Mother & Baby, Natural Remedies & Recipes Tagged With: blood pressure, cold remedy, flu remedy, garlic, mastitis, sore throat remedy

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

February 28, 2013 By Gwen Brown 6 Comments

So, you need a tzatziki sauce recipe to go with your Greek burger, which is already sizzling away to perfection on the grill.  I’ve got you covered! My version of traditional Tzatziki sauce is based on this recipe.  Which is supposedly the best, and most authentic recipe from a real Greek Grandma.  Sold! I’m just…

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Filed Under: Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, Middle Eastern Recipes, Recipes, THM Appetizers & Snack Recipes, THM Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM FP Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM S Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM S Sides, Salads, & Dressings Tagged With: blender recipes, coconut free, condiments, egg free, garlic, garlic recipes, gluten free, grain free, greek, nut free, summer recipes

Bladder Infection Remedy

June 19, 2011 By Gwen Brown 31 Comments

I received a bladder infection remedy request 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…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Natural Remedies & Recipes Tagged With: bladder infection, garlic, onion

Garlic Remedies

September 3, 2010 By Gwen Brown 90 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs In Your Kitchen Tagged With: cough remedy, ear infection remedy, flu remedy, garlic, kitchen remedies, printable herbal notebook page, remedies you may already have in your kitchen, sore throat remedy, toothache remedy

Health Benefits of Garlic

August 28, 2010 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

The health benefits of garlic are often highlighted in the news in relation to blood pressure, cancer research, and more.  But did you know that this pungent food is also a powerhouse ingredient in many natural remedies for common illnesses as well? This is the first in a series of posts I’ll be doing on…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs In Your Kitchen Tagged With: flu remedy, garlic, printable herbal notebook page, remedies you may already have in your kitchen, sore throat remedy, toothache remedy

Honey Lemon Cough and Cold Remedy

April 4, 2010 By Gwen Brown 35 Comments

This is our favorite cough, sore throat, and cold remedy.  Even the kids love the taste of it.  Which was important to me, because even the best natural remedy won’t work if it doesn’t get taken. Colds are our most common complaint around here, so it was important for me to find a natural remedy…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies, Natural Remedies & Recipes Tagged With: cough remedy, garlic, ginger, honey, sore throat remedy

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