Japanese Knotweed Root

Japanese knotweed is an attractive plant that looks something like bamboo but with broad leaves. Once planted, the rhizome (root) expands rapidly, pushing out any other plants in the vicinity. For most people, this root is just a weed but to a herbalist, it is a herbal supplement. The health benefits are the following:

•  Promotes a healthy microbiome
•  Maintains healthy cardiovascular function
•  Promotes healthy liver function
•  Supports a healthy immune system
• Side effects are rare with low potential for toxicity. Japanese knotweed has been used in traditional forms for thousands of years and offers a high level of safety. Like many herbs, Japanese knotweed has mild blood thinning properties — consult your physician if you are taking prescription blood thinners before taking Japanese knotweed.
• Japanese knotweed is an excellent source of resveratrol, the chemical compound found in grapes–except Japanese knotweed contains high concentrations of trans-resveratrol, the active form of the compound most useful to the body. Japanese knotweed is quickly becoming the preferred source of resveratrol.
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Ear Infection

Apple Cider Vinegar History

Apple Cider Vinegar with honey was prescribed in 400 BC by the father of medicine, Hippocrates, for coughs, colds and other ailments. Vinegar has always been used for many reasons, the Romans and the Japanese Samurai used it for an energizing drink and it also helped that it could kill any infectious agents that may be around. It also can speed up the healing process of a wound when you clean it and use it to disinfect. You can also, use this for your digestion to help with clotting but don't store vinegar in iron, copper, lead or lead crystal containers because it can kill you.

Why use Apple Cider Vinegar

"Apple Cider Vinegar is a good disinfectant to eliminate any fungal growth that may possibly be aggravating the infected ear since the acidity of the vinegar is toxic to microorganisms that cause ear infections. Ear drops made with Apple cider vinegar can alter the pH of the ear canal creating an environmental that is hostile for bacterial and viral growth"(7 Natural Remedies for an Ear Infection, dailynaturalremedies.com).

How to Use the Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy

In a bowl, mix one part water to one part Apple cider vinegar. Use a cotton swab (I used a piece of toilet paper because I didn't have a cotton swab) and soak it in the mixture then place it in your ear like a plug. Keep it in your ear for 5 minutes. Lay down on the opposite side so it can drain for about 5 minutes. Do this as often as you need it. You can also use white vinegar if you don't have Apple cider vinegar.

Interesting Fact

While looking up the history of vinegar, I found this interesting tidbit that I didn't know. John Adams, our 2nd President, drank a glass of apple cider vinegar every day at breakfast. He believed that it would make you live longer.

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As you can see, Apple cider vinegar is a great product to have in your household. I am constantly buying it because this is one thing that I am always using. I love vinegar and I try to buy the organic when I am using it for a home remedy because it is better for you. I get the regular kind, when I use it for cleaning. In this article, I just wrote about the remedy for an ear infection, it would take many long articles to write about all of its benefits.

The reason for this article is that I have of course have an ear infection, again. I get them all the time and don't like to go to the doctor every time I have them. All they will give me is an antibiotic so I did a little research and found that Apple cider vinegar is good for ear infection. I decided to try it. It has calmed down my pain in my ear and has helped. Of course, if it gets to bad, I will go to the doctor's. But I hope it goes away and soon since I will be on a plane in four days.

I am not saying that this remedy will help or cure everyone but it could help. Just if it persists, go to the doctor's.

6 Homemade Cleaning Supplies Using White Vinegar

Did you know that white vinegar has been around for years? Or that they have found traces of it in Egyptian urns that date about 3,000 BC. White vinegar has many uses but in this article, the purpose is cleaning. White vinegar has the ability to dissolve mineral deposits from coffee makers to glass and to any smooth surface. The good thing about it is that it leaves little residue and has a pleasant odor. Some of the ways you can use it is to unclog drains, polishing the silver and remove wallpaper. I love these using these homemade cleaners because they help the environment, easy to make and don't have toxins or chemicals in them. They work great on my surfaces.

In this article, I list 6 different homemade cleaning recipes. The good thing about white vinegar is that it is cheap and is in most households.

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2. DIY Glass Cleaner

After using this glass cleaner, my mirrors are streak free and I can see.

Ingredients:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

Instructions:

In a spray bottle, mix 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water. Shake and spray on windows or mirrors.

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3. DIY Furniture Polish

Ingredients:

1 part white vinegar

3 part olive oil

Instructions:

Pour white vinegar and oil in a jar, seal tight and shake to mix before each use. Apply to furniture by using a rag. Before using, test on a small area of wood.

4. DIY Clean Toilet Bowl:

Ingredients:

2 cups white vinegar

toilet brush

Instructions:

Pour vinegar in toilet bowl and let stand for about 5 minutes before brushing then flush. If you have hard water then stand for about an hour. Brush the toilet bowl then brush.

5. DIY Floor Cleaner:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of white vinegar

1 pail of warm water

Instructions:

Put 1/4 cup of white vinegar in the bucket of warm water. Sweep the floor first. If the smell is too strong, open the windows or the door.

6. DIY All purpose scrubber (for tile, tubs and sinks)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup castile soap

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup of vinegar

Instructions:

Place all three ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake and the clean.

Anxiety

    Here is a website with somethings that can help with anxiety.




https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/anxiety.html

Home Remedies for Chronic Fatigue

      My mother has chronic fatigue syndrome, so I decided to find natural things for her to try. So in my research, I found a website that I found interesting.


https://www.organicfacts.net/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html#Home_Remedies_for_Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome

Home Remedies for Allergies

   If you are like me, you know someone who has allergies. For me, it is my mother. So I decided to research home remedies that can help allergies. And this is the website that I found. So I decided to share it with you.





http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_allergies.htm

Banana Facts

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                                                       BANANA FACTS


           Did you know that bananas can help or prevent number of conditions or illnesses.  I didn't know that by eating two bananas that it can give you enough energy for a 90- minute workout.  Bananas contain sucrose, fructose and glucose sugar and that with all three together with fiber, it gives us instant and good boost of energy.  I guess I better start eating them everyday.  The list below are conditions or illnesses that can be helped by eating bananas.

 * Depression
 * PMS, which regulates the mood
 * Anemia, because it is high in iron
 * Blood Pressure, it is high in potassium and low in salt
 * Brain Power, potassium enhances learning
 * Constipation, bananas are high in fiber
 * Heartburn, bananas are a natural antacid
 * Morning sickness, keeps blood sugar levels up
 * Nerves, bananas are high in vitamin B, which can calm nerves
 * Stress, because bananas are high in potassium, it normalizes the heartbeat and sends                oxygen to the brain and regulates our water balance
 * Strokes, if you eat bananas on a regular basis, it can cut the risk of death by stroke by                  40%
 * Smoking and Tobacco, since bananas contain B6, B12, potassium and magnesium, it can            help with the nicotine withdrawals

    These are just some of the illnesses or conditions that eating bananas can help.