Food Matters

by Carrie Lauth

An increasing number of people are finding they have to give up processed wheat flour products in order to maintain good health. Often, the wheat gluten is the culprit, but that is not always the case. It could also be the body’s intolerance to the modern ways in which wheat products are prepared and refined. (more…)

From KitchenCraftsNMore.net
First published on NFO in 2004, it’s a favorite of our readers!

Vinegar for personal care

Vinegar in the bath. Add one-half cup of vinegar or so to warm bath water when bathing and get double benefits: softer skin and a cleaner bathtub with less work!
Hair conditioner. Vinegar makes a simple, inexpensive conditioner for your (more…)

By Susan Palmquist

There are the cinnamon rolls, the sage flavored stuffing, and the ginger flavored cookies. For cooks all over the world, spices add flavor and zing to just about any type of recipe. But did you know a cure for what ails you can also be found in the pantry? (more…)

By Natural Family Online

We’ve all heard of coconuts, but you may or may not have heard of coconut oil. Usually we get coconut dried, shaved, and thrown on a cream pie. But when we just eat the dried flesh of the coconut, we’re missing out on the best part. (more…)

By Connie Whiting

Everyday in grocery stores across America, people are standing in the herb aisle in amazement! How could such a little bottle of something cost so much! If you do decide to buy the herbs you find in the stores, chances are the taste is not what you had hoped for. (more…)

By Natural Family Online

Everything you put into your body will be reflected in your skin. If you have a diet high in fat, processed foods and little fruit and vegetables your skin will surely reflect that. In our teens, and 20s we’re able to get away with a lot but once we hit 30 and beyond our skin isn’t so forgiving anymore. (more…)

By Natural Family Online

You’ve probably heard a lot about antioxidants lately: in the newspaper, in magazines, and on T.V. While many supplements and nutrients have been talked about for as long as you can probably remember, antioxidants are a more recent topic. Don’t let this fool you into thinking they’re any less important. Antioxidants are a vital part of staying young and healthy. But why are they so important? (more…)