Don’t Bug Me

I’ve been on a quest to create a bug repellent that is safe for both the body and the environment, that repels mosquitos, bees, gnats, flies, chiggers, ticks and spiders without killing them and that doesn’t make me wanna hurl when I get a whiff of it. Now, my quest is complete.

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Fresh Air and Sunshine

Sometimes, all our body needs to kick out the last of those stored-up winter germs is an hour or two of fresh air and sunshine.

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New Year, New Focus

It’s been a big year around Tamara’s Herbes.  I’ve seen a lot of changes, took some crazy chances, struggled through some personal issues, and watched as America made history.  I’ve made some mistakes, had some great successes, made new friends, misplaced old friends, grew up a little, grew out a lot and learned a bit [...]

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Some Common Misperceptions

An interesting comment posted to my blog in response to my post “Feeling the Blues?” and it got me to thinkin’.  Sometimes that’s a dangerous thing, but I think this thought might be a good one!
I often forget when I’m writing these posts that you all haven’t done the same research as I have.  I [...]

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Feeling the Blues?

Everyone does at some point.   Let’s face it ~  there are a million things that can trigger it.  Money, marital problems, kid problems, life…
Don’t be in a hurry to trot off to the doctor for a prescription, though.  There are safer methods that are just as effective!  I’m going to tell you about them, of [...]

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(Mostly) Healthy Recipes

Okay, we’ve had some great discussions on vitamins, minerals, herbs and foods that help us repair and maintain our health.   Still, the phrase ‘health food’ brings to mind images of tofu and bean sprouts.  Add to that the rising cost of everything from milk to gasoline, and  it can be tough to feed your family [...]

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Eat Your Vitamins ~ Part 2

Vitamin B12
Folic acid interacts with vitamin B12 for the synthesis of DNA, which is necessary for all of the cells in the body, as well as for the breakdown of proteins and the formation of hemoglobin, a compound found in red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide. Folic acid is important [...]

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Natural Cleaning

It’s Thursday night and your perfectionist-in-laws are arriving at your house tomorrow.  You know your mother-in-law is going to be scrutinizing the inner rim of your toilet bowl.  She’ll also be  wrinkling her nose at the lingering smell of last-nights fish that you cooked a little too long.  You truly want to be environmentally friendly, [...]

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Menopause Bites

If a menopausal woman has pain or makes trouble, pound her hard on the jaw ~~ Egyptian Proverb, 2000 bc
I laugh every time I read that quote.  While in the throes of a menopausal attack of hot flashes and mood swings,  I have more than once asked my husband to knock me unconscious.   A sore [...]

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Oh, My Achin’ Immune System!

Once more for the record:  I’m not a doctor.  I have no formal medical training.  I can’t diagnose, treat or heal any medical conditions.  The info provided is strictly my own opinion and the results of my own personal experience and research.  Always consult a medical professional if you suspect illness or disease.  None of [...]

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