Five Natural Remedies that Relieve Allergy Symptoms

Itchy, watery, eyes, sneezing, and sinus pressure are as synonymous with springtime as the Easter bunny: yep, it's allergy season again. If you're sick and tired of expensive allergy medication or literally tired from the antihistamine pills you're popping, consider taking the natural route. For our favorite remedies that relieve allergies, visit our new website.

Easy Cures for Common Cold Symptoms

The common cold is, for most, a yearly occurrence -- but it's possible to help it with all-natural cures for cold symptoms! They’re made up of things you probably already have in your home, and they’ll spare you the cost of pricey cold medicines. That's a good thing, because in our family if one of us gets sick, we all get sick! That’s when we pull out all the tried-and-true remedies that our grandparents used to use. Instead of just coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose, visit our new website for easy, all-natural cold cures.

Tip of the Day: Pillow Fight!

Fight stress and tension by resting on a thermal neck pillow that can be heated up in the microwave. Heat generated by the pillow penetrates into your tense neck muscles, soothing away aches and pains and relieving headaches and those oh-so-aging frowns.

Tip of the Day: More Reasons to Smile

It’s true: you can get that root canal you’ve been putting off and keep your retirement account. Find a dental school in your area to visit for regular cleanings and check-ups, and you’ll save big. Be prepared, however, for crowded waiting rooms, long visits, and less privacy. While you’re waiting, start dreaming about that cruise to Alaska.

Tip of the Day: Avoid Swimmer's Ear

If your children are prone to swimmer’s ear, a bacterial infection of the ear canal, take this precaution when they’ve been in the pool: Dab a solution of one part vinegar and five parts warm water into each ear three times a day. The vinegar will ward off bacteria and keep your kids’ ears pain-free.

Tip of the Week: Why We Love Toothpaste

A white, pasty toothpaste (not a gel) like original Colgate should be a part of everyone’s medicine cabinet - and not just for clean teeth. This kind of toothpaste can be used to clear up pimples and even as a salve for burns. Simply dab a small amount onto affected areas and leave overnight.