Raw Honey Remedies

  OTC Cold Medicine - Commonly used, but unproved

The cold season rages on, as we anticipate an added 6 weeks of winter (Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow).

Before you reach for over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine claiming to solve your stuffy head, congestion, cough woes, it would be good to review valid reasons for avoiding these products, and opt for natural remedies instead.

  So Long Soda and Cereal - Start the New Year with a New Resolution

    Are you one of the many Americans who were unable to resist the trendy consumption of cereal and soda during 2007?

Though soda sales dropped by 1% last year, they reigned as the most commonly purchased packaged good in 2007. Amid obesity and health concerns, approximate soda sales topped $18 billion for the year. Our busy schedules helped to bring ready-to-eat cereal into fourth place, as 92% ($7.7 billion) of Americans purchased cereal last year.

A few honorary mentions include chocolate (8th place - 91% of households) and potato chips (9th place - 88% of households).

We all need a little guilty-pleasure (quite sparingly), but when these pleasures take over the kitchen cupboards and fresh fruit is replaced with bottled fizz, you know you must repent.

  Staph Infection Fatalities May Surpass Aids Deaths

    Several concerns have been raised regarding drug-resistant staph infections and the necessary actions to prevent the spread of these “SuperBugs”. Staph infections are one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States, which can lead to pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and surgical wound infections. Unlike common bacteria, staph infections are resistant to antibiotics.

  Would You Rather Wear Out... Or Rust Out?

    I have been thinking a lot about rust, lately. I have an old gal that I keep around for “special times”, occasionally stoking her fires, and lovingly coaxing her out for a “dance” or two.