garlic

We have the same concerns for our pets about good health, proper nutrition and chemical exposure as we do for ourselves; they are vulnerable to many of the same illnesses such as cancer and diabetes. As with humans, there are fortunately now many organic products and accessories for pets, as well as alternative therapies like aromatherapy, homeopathy and botanical supplements.

Exposure to cold germs is inevitable and most people get at least one or two colds per year. My husband and I recently felt the symptoms of the common cold coming on – scratchy throat, sneezing, slight headache, runny nose – and we stopped it dead in its tracks!

They often carry Lyme disease and should be removed right away

On Christmas Eve, my husband came down with a violent, highly contagious stomach bug, which of course ruined his holiday eating. My daughter succumbed to it the next day and was even sicker. Fearing it would spread to the rest of us, I sprayed Thieves Oil around the house.

Exposure to cold germs is inevitable and most people get at least one or two colds per year. My husband and I recently felt the symptoms of the common cold coming on - scratchy throat, sneezing, slight headache, runny nose – and we stopped it dead in its tracks! Besides following a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables to maintain a strong immune system, the key is to attack it with natural remedies the minute you feel those initial symptoms. The first thing I do is take Coldcalm, a homeopathic medicine you can buy at CVS. Follow the directions exactly.

I can’t imagine preparing a meal without garlic! But garlic is so much more than a flavor enhancement! Just as some foods can harm our health, others have the ability to heal and garlic is one of those foods.