Category — Natural Cures

Sickness Bad – Cure Worse

I was asked by a reporter for some of the more unusual cures for the common cold and flu. Here is what I came up with based up remedies from past almanacs and other sources. In some cases, I think I’d rather suffer with the illness  than  experience the cure.
For a Cold
* take nine deep [...]

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Healing Power of Marigold

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Marigolds, Healing, Natural Cures, Farmers’ Almanac Television
I always enjoy hearing from either readers or fans of FATV when they question a fact, picture or concept. If it is in the Farmers’ Almanac and we are “caught”, I will salute the sharp-eyed reader in the next edition.
Here is a great question regarding an item [...]

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Tummy Ache Tea to the Rescue

With the flu and virus season upon many already this year, here’s a home remedy that we used for years to treat upset or aching stomachs. Fortunately, it has been several years since any of us have had a need for the tea. But, we’re ready if and when.
Add 2 cups of water to a [...]

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Itching for Blackberries

Last Saturday we scoured our property high and low picking as many wild blackberries as we could reach. While combing the top of our hill, we startled a deer also enjoying the early evening. The free berries only ripen once a year, so we pick them while we can. Since we were picking berries in [...]

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