Category Archives: Medicinal

Tips for making the perfect cup of hot chocolate

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 6, 2019 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I found a very interesting article on making hot chocolate in today’s Daily Inter Lake, originally from the Star Tribune in St. Paul Minnesota, by Rick Nelson (1). While making … Continue reading →

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How to detox glyphosate (Roundup) from your body

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 4, 2019; updated Feb 8, 2019, Dec 29, 2019 (image from Organic Consumer’s Association, used with permission) I am strongly opposed to use of the plant-killer glyphosate, because of the harm it does to our bodies from … Continue reading →

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Detox soup from Thanksgiving leftovers

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 14, 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia, but I’ve lost the link) I’ve been following online health docu-series that feature Functional Medicine practitioners; one of the things that is consistent in all these series is the importance of … Continue reading →

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Nettle Tea

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 2, 2018 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) If you are familiar with nettles, you will know that their leaves can really give you a sore sting. But there are ways to gather and prepare them to avoid … Continue reading →

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Fulvic and Humic Acids

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, April 2018 (Fulvic and Humic Acid molecules, below, from PubChem (3) and Wikimedia Commons (2), respectively).             The Humic Acid diagram, right, is an example of a typical humic acid, having a variety … Continue reading →

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Burdock Root Tea

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, April 2018 (image, right, from Nutrition and You (2)) I take burdock root in a tincture (from Swan Valley Herbs), to help my liver, but this tea would also be helpful. I’ve copied this from Mercola’s article without … Continue reading →

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Echinacea & Ginger Tea

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2018 (image, right, from from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (6) It’s cold and flu season here in wintry Montana. “Some common symptoms of: colds: sneezing, runny nose, and feeling tired and unwell; a low fever (99°F or under) … Continue reading →

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Users Guide to Supplement Timing (Graphic)

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018; updated Aug 2018 with additional  information from Better Nutrition magazine This guide is from Dr. Mercola’s posting on 1/17/18 (1). You can also download a printable pdf (User’s Guide to Supplement Timing). If you take dietary … Continue reading →

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Fish Bone Broth (Stovetop Method)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, June 11, 2017 (image, right, from  More-to-Door in the UK (4)) Bone broths have become all the rage, especially for those who are dealing with autoimmune disease, and fish broth is one of the most flavorful. Adding veggies … Continue reading →

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Bone Broth, Crockpot Method

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, June 11, 2017 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve always made my stocks/broths in a stockpot on stovetop. But I will soon be doing a dietary protocol to help me heal from an autoimmune disorder, that requires drinking … Continue reading →

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