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Last week I had that ear infection that was giving me vertigo. One of the remedies I used was rubbing garlic oil behind my ear to help drain the fluid. I kept smelling it all day and it made me hungry. Now I can't stop craving some garlic bread! Going to have to give in and make some, I guess.

Do you get a flu shot each year? Do you get one most years? If you got one this year, are you glad for it? Just curious how many of us choose to get vaccinated against the flu each winter.

Can we talk about goldenseal as a natural antibiotic? I have known about it for many years, but haven't taken advantage of it much. Anyone have experience or advice they can share?

I have been having the most intense spurts of dizziness off and on since Friday. Every time I get up from lying down, or move my head too fast I get very dizzy. I've even stumbled and nearly fallen a few times. I have been having a bit of chest congestion. I wonder if maybe I have some...

My friend was telling me about fire cider for treatment for colds and flu. I guess there are a few ways to make it, but she makes it with horseradish and garlic and honey. Has anyone ever heard of this tonic?

My sister told me she heard somewhere that saw palmetto can help with the brain fog we sometimes get that is associated with hormones. Can anyone confirm?

I have a strawberry pot I received as a gift that I have been looking forward to planting. I figured I'd keep it inside, at least for now. Is there anything I need to know to help it be successful in producing strawberries?

Natural tooth cleaning Anyone know any techniques for preventing cavities other then fluoridated toothpaste? I feel like we are exposed to too much of this dangerous chemical and would like to find a more natural alternative.

How do you feel about genetically modified foods? I find them very, very scary. The companies that are behind them have shown that they have no sense of moral responsibility toward the rest of us. I think there are so many possible unintended consequences of GMO foods.

What is your favorite herbal or natural healing treatment for athlete's foot? I know it is candida, or yeast and it responds to similar treatments as other manifestations of yeast. What has worked best for you?

We've all been sick here with a nasty cold this week. Mine is wanting to turn into a sinus problem. Yesterday a friend suggested something she's had luck with. I boiled a pot of water with about 1/4 cup of salt in it. Then I just leaned over the salty steam and inhaled, while periodically...

They used to think that diseases were passed through "bad air" and it was considered necessary for good health to get plenty of fresh air. People in Scandinavian countries even bundle up their babies and leave them outside for the health benefit. Do you think there is any truth in this? Do...

I heard somewhere that there is a connection between taking cayenne and improving your heart health. Does anyone have more information about this? I am wondering if I should start taking some as there is a history of heart disease in my family.

We have a suspected broken toe in our house. I know from personal experience there is probably not a need to go see the doctor (unless it is misshapen or looks infected or something). Is there anything I can do to help speed healing and reduce pain?

I have a child going through a hard time and he is very angry right now. Are there some herbs I can give him to ease some of that tension for him?

The other baking thread made me think of this. What do you do about baking powder? I really want to avoid the aluminum found in baking powder, but I haven't researched how to. I think that there are some without, but are they hard to find? Are they a lot more expensive?

I have heard people say that they are doing a fast to detox. I don't really understand how this works. Does the fasting somehow trigger a release of stored toxins?

I drink mostly water during the day. I make my kids drink water and some milk. They get bored with drinking water so often. Occasionally I will allow some juice, but I prefer to stay away from the sugary stuff. What do you do?

Has anyone else seen this? Jamie Oliver shows a bunch of kids how chicken nuggets are made. It is really gross (processed nuggets). It is supposed to show them why they are bad for the kids. He says it always works for the kids in England. Guess what happens when he shows it to American...

I just came across a study from 1999 stating that 30-40% of blood pressure cuffs in doctors' offices are inaccurate. It also claims that most doctors' offices do not use recommended techniques when assess blood pressure. Here is the study.