Food & Health

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 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…)

By Natural Family Online

People with insomnia will try most anything to get to sleep. The endless tossing and turning can be agonizing, so why not try a sleep medicine to get some severely needed rest? Well, because the solution may be much easier than that. Next time you just can’t seem to sleep, try opening the refrigerator for relief instead of the medicine cabinet. (more…)

By Susan Palmquist

You’ve finally been adventurous enough to buy a container of it. But now you’ve got it home, taken off the lid, but wait a minute, phew, is it supposed to smell like that? And if it is, what can you possibly make with this stuff? Don’t panic, and certainly don’t take it back to the store, or toss it in the garbage. (more…)

By Debra Lynn Dadd

Let’s face it. We’re all going to eat chocolate for Valentine’s Day. But there’s no need to feel guilty! Chocolate is actually good for you…it’s all the things added to it that are the problem. Here’s how you can choose delicious healthy chocolates for your Valentine. (more…)