I was curious to see if there is any proof Elderberry Syrup can prevent or shorten the duration of illness. I searched the scientific literature for controlled studies and found a few that support the claims of “old wives’ tales.”
In one study, patients who received 15 ml of elderberry syrup four times a day were better, on average, four days sooner than a placebo.
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Ollas Consistent watering is needed for a healthy garden. Setting up an irrigation system can be time-consuming and expensive, but it is worth it. I hope to set up a self-sustaining drip irrigation system this summer; it is one of my pet projects. If you have a small garden and don’t want to invest in
Vertical Gardening When I read about growing a pumpkin vertically, on a trellis, in Mel Bartholomews’ All New Square Foot Garden Book, I fell in love with the idea. I had a plot at the community garden, and I thought a big pumpkin growing on a trellis would amuse the other gardeners. It didn’t work
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Sweet potato slips are expensive if you order them from a garden supply store. This project is worth the effort if you want to grow sweet potatoes. Buy an organic sweet potato. Organic is better because non-organic sweet potatoes have a chemical that prevents them from sprouting.
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Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla 30C is the first remedy to consider for ear infections that develop after a cold; it has a broad sphere of action and covers a lot of symptoms associated with congestion and mucus. A child who needs Pulsatilla may be whiny, clingy, thirstless, or weepy.
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Kombucha, also called tea kvass, is a sour-tasting fermented beverage of Russian origin made by fermenting sweetened tea with a SCOBY.
SCOBY is an acronym that stands for Symbiotic Colony of Yeast and Bacteria. The probiotic bacteria and yeast ferment the sugar and tea, and carbon dioxide is a by-product of the fermentation process.
Kombucha can improve digestion and strengthen the immune system and is a good substitute for soda.
Making water kefir is very easy. If you feed the grains regularly, they will stay alive for months or years. Kefir grains are a type of SCOBY(symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). They are probiotic organisms (aka the good bacteria and yeast). I do not know what the CFU (colony forming unit) is in a glass of water kefir, but it IS a healthy alternative to soda or juice that tastes good
Organic produce should be the standard, not the exception. It is essential to prioritize high-quality food in our diet. We cannot wait for government agencies to improve our food standards because the U.S. government often caters to corporate interests. Voting with our dollars will enhance the quality of our food.
Yogurt is a great convenience food if you are always on the go. Store-bought yogurt can contain undesirable ingredients such as carrageenan, food dyes, or sugar. Homemade yogurt is a better choice, and it is not difficult to make.
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Cocculus indicus is the first remedy to consider for someone who vomits when traveling in a car. Cocculus is a remedy that affects the nervous system, and it is also one of the first remedies to consider for vertigo. Someone who may benefit from Cocculus has difficulty traveling by car, plane, or boat, it is a remedy for any type of motion sickness.
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