4 Natural Remedies You Already Have in Your Pantry


Updated 03/30/12 9:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Home Remedies That Use Common Spices

Some ailments need the power of the medicine cabinet, but other times when you're not feeling that hot all you need to do is look toward the spice rack. Whether you're in a bad mood, can't stop coughing, nursing a hangover, or have post-workout soreness, here are four spices that can help you feel better —  no medicine required! What: Peppers When to use: When you're feeling down. Why: The Read more

Amy Poehler's Onion Remedy For Child's Ear Infection


Updated 01/25/11 10:32 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Amy Poehler's Home Remedy For Ear Infection

Fry up an onion! That's what Amy Poehler's pediatrician told her to do when her son, Archie, 2, fell ill with an ear infection on New Year's Eve. The funny woman who is also mom to 5-month-old Abel, told Jay Leno about the home remedy last night. She said: He woke up so we called the pediatrician and she told us an amazing thing. If his ear is hurting, fry up some onions in some olive oil and Read more

How to Beat the Worst Pollen Season Ever


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Natural Ways to Deal With Allergies

My allergies are horrible this year, probably the worse they've ever been. I am not alone either. According to the Associated Press, experts are saying pollen is at an all-time high, and the words "allergy" and "pollen" are constantly trending on Twitter: "It's wicked bad this year," said Dr. Mona Mangat, an allergy specialist in St. Petersburg, FL., who can't recall a worse year in the six she's Read more

Food Cures For Common Ailments


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Home Remedies That Work

I have friends who are all about popping pills to ease their ills. Advil for sore knees, Tylenol for headaches, and Prilosec for heartburn. I'm not dissing these medications because they definitely serve their purpose in making you feel better, but if you're more into the natural route, here are some foods that are proven to have medicinal powers. Asparagus: As a natural diuretic, asparagus has Read more

Home Remedies: Sleep Issues


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Home Remedies: Sleep Issues

Lack of sleep can cause so many problems from puffy eyes, to headaches, from heart disease, to weight gain, not to mention plain old crankiness. Sometimes you can't help it if your cat was attacking your feet all night, but Prevention has come up with some home remedies for some common sleep issues. Here are its tips. Revive tired, puffy eyes: Even if you were up all night no one will know. Read more

Home Remedies: Digestive Issues


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Home Remedies: Digestive Issues

If the four days of feasting over Thanksgiving weekend have taken a toll on your tummy, you might be interested in trying some home remedies. Prevention has created a list of tummy tamers and here are the highlights. Ease nausea: Give frozen ginger chips a try. Make your own by infusing slices of fresh ginger in hot water. Strain the ginger and place them in an ice cube tray. When you're feeling Read more

Home Remedies: Cold and Flu


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Home Remedies: Cold and Flu

The colors of Autumn might be lovely, but a few things about the season actually bring me down. I am talking about cold and flu season. If you're unlucky enough to have come down with some bug, you might be able to soothe some of your ailments with ingredients you have in your pantry. Prevention has listed some home remedies for common cold symptoms, and here are the highlights. Soothe that sore Read more

Home Remedies: Fact or Fiction


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Home Remedies: Fact or Fiction

In a perfect world, we could heal all our wounds with ingredients found in our kitchen cabinets. In reality, there are some foods that help the healing process, and some that hinder it. Do you know which is which? Take this quiz and see. Source Take the Quiz Read more

Cure It at Home: Poison Ivy


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Cure It at Home: Poison Ivy

So you went hiking last weekend and you accidentally tromped through a patch of poison ivy. You've got a nasty, blistery rash all over your feet and you want it to go away pronto. I've only tried a few of these home remedies, so I can't vouch for all of them, but anything's worth one try when you're itching like crazy. Jewelweed, a common weed found in damp areas, is often used to help treat Read more

Link Time: The Versatile Glass Lamp, Eco Summer Vacations, and Pinterest-Friendly Design Quotes


Updated 05/22/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Glass Table Lamps on the Market

Need a neutral? These glass lamps are incredibly versatile. — Houzz Love farmers markets? See if your favorite farmers market made this list of the best.— Country Living Take a peek inside celebrity designer Jeff Andrews's gorgeous home. — Curbed See why this Top Design alum loves to use Pinterest. — Stylelist Home Tired of cliche cruises? These eco-oriented adventure vacations are Read more