Natural Health Remedies with Fruits and Vegetables

One great way to get the nutrients you need from fruits and vegetables every day is to take full advantage of the variety of these foods available. You can’t leave out fruits and vegetables if you are opting for natural health remedies. Eating the same thing every day quickly becomes boring, so why not pick a variety of fruits and vegetables, in every color of the rainbow and in every conceivable shape, size and texture, to give yourself a varied diet every day.

When shopping for fruits and vegetables, it is important to choose a variety of different colors. This is for more than purely artistic reasons. Different color fruits and vegetables have different types of nutrients, and choosing a variety of colors will help ensure you get all the vitamins and minerals you need each and every day. I used to print out nutrients list from my laser printer, so that I can remind the family the importance of fruits of vegetables. Talking about that, I need to get some new laserjet toner cartridges for the office.

Finding new recipes is another great way to ensure you get those five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Everyone likes to try out new recipes, and these new recipes may just provide the impetus you need to eat all those fruits and veggies.

Natural Health Remedies and Essential Oils

You will be surprised that many of the natural health remedies in this world are free. A gentle hug, smile or a kiss are forms of connection, bonding between the parent and the child. A loving nurturing touch of massage on the feet, arms, hands, back, abdomen and legs is therapeutic for both the child and parent, usually the mother. Babies at six weeks of age can recognize their mother’s scent, hence making them extremely sensitive to any kind of fragrance, pleasant or unpleasant.

Natural and pure essential oils used during the upbringing of your child supports your little one’s health, happiness and well being. You may have read this in many natural health remedy shops. Essential oils have distinct composition determining the fragrance, colour, and effect on our body. Before you introduce your child to the aromatic world of fragrances, seek advice from your GP or qualified aroma therapist. If possible, carry out detailed research your self on the oil you plan to use on your infant or child. These days, you can find many little giftings scented with essential oil. I was in the gift shop buying wind spinners and there were so many nice things with essential oil scented on them.

Listed below are few commonly used essential oils that are used for kids.

- Lavender oil is excellent home remedy for headaches, earaches and even insect bites.
- Geranium and rose oils act as a good skin softener, toner and natural astringent.
- Chamomile and peppermint oils prevent hair loss.
- Lavender, lemon and curry leaf oils provide relief from dandruff.
- For any bruises and burns, use tea tree and lavender oils.
- Black pepper oil is good for constipation.
- Cedar wood, eucalyptus and tea tree oils alleviate coughs.
- Ginger, lavender and thyme oil works wonders on sore throats.
- Lavender and roman chamomile oil blend allows for restful sleep at night.
- Lemon and grapefruit oils added to a tub of warm water for a bath refreshes the kid.

A word of caution for any parents planning on using aromatherapy oils on their children. Please exercise caution while using essential oils or any natural health remedies. Its best to stick to mild oils and less is best.

Sambucol for Organic Health

We are in the middle in the southern hemisphere so I can see that many organic health stores are promoting supplements and vitamins that can help to ward a cold or cough.

As for our home, I have been using Sambucol for my 6 year old and it’s a good immune builder that has a nice and sweet elderberry flavor. Most importantly, it’s natural so I don’t need to worry that he is dosing some chemicals or drugs. I first learned about this wonderful immune booster when a friend who showing me some used restaurant equipment for sale. Since, this is one supplement I stock in my cabinet and my son never complains about another dose of Sambucol. Only thing is, it finishes fast and I have to keep replacing them!

We are off to the mountains tomorrow so I would be bringing some Sambucol to keep that cold away… I truly think organic health remedies are better than over the counter prescriptions unless they are necessary.