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Zinc deficiency: How to test zinc levels at home

By Cat, Feb 3, 2019  Zinc is an essential mineral, but many of us – especially vegetarians – do not have sufficient levels. To find out if you have deficiency, take a simple test at home using an aqueous solution … Continue reading

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Epsom Salt Soak Recipe

By Cat, Feb 2019 (image, right, from drugs.com (5)) Epsom salt – magnesium sulfate – has many uses in natural healthcare, but my favorite is for soaks – bath soak, finger/hand soak, foot soak, and so on. It also provides … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Vinegar Gargles for Sore Throat

By Cat, Jan 28, 2019; Photo, right, from Global Healing Center (4) Apple cider vinegar has been in the news lately because of its lowering affect on blood sugar, but it’s important to note this is not its only health benefit. See my … Continue reading

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EMFs and the damage they cause

By Cat, Jan 2019; I’m still working on this article. EMFs (electro-magnetic fields) are a controversial topic  regarding the damage to human health that they may cause, especially as the digital world is growing exponentially. Just what is an electro-magnetic … Continue reading

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Greek Style Sauteed Veggies

by Cat, Dec 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This year for Christmas Day dinner I wanted to go Greek, and do a roast leg of lamb with my lamb spice rub. But what veggies to serve with it? Since … Continue reading

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Whey Protein Smoothies

For more than 20 years, I’ve been making a smoothie every morning. For the protein, I originally used a soy protein powder, but I developed a food sensitivity to it, so I switched to a whey protein powder. But I … Continue reading

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Tom and Jerry Holiday Beverage

By Cat, Dec 30, 2018; photo, right, from ebay (3) During the 1950s and early 1960s, my parents owned Al’s Bar in downtown Bigfork, Montana. There were three bars in our tiny village, and at Christmas, all served a popular … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices: Blends, v2

By Cat, Dec 8, 2017, a redo of Aug 2007 posting  (Photo, right, by Cat) NOTE: This is a redo to fix an error. See also the redo for “Curries.” The spices common in curries and blends have many health benefits, … Continue reading

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Supplements for gut health: L-glutamine

By Cat, Aug 25, 2017 I’m researching how to improve gut health, since I have leaky gut issues. This posting discusses the controversial L-glutamine supplement, and will likely be updated frequently as I learn more. See also: 1. Natural Healing … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Vinegar’s Many Health Benefits (About)

By Cat, Jan 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) NOTE: This posting is not yet completed; watch for updates! Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been in the news lately because of its lowering affect on blood sugar, especially when taken at bedtime. One … Continue reading

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