Yesterday I discovered Little Green Blog, a wonderful resource for information relating to the environment, healthy living, and natural remedies.  It describes a UK-based family’s efforts to live a green, safe and natural lifestyle. 

The author, ”Mrs. Green,” was kind enough to post about both this blog and my book.  An excerpt:

Following on from my three natural remedies for burns yesterday, I came across a great blog by Svetlana Konnikova, who is author of a great book ‘Mama’s Home remedies’.

Home remedies and the healing powers contained witin some of nature’s gifts is one of my passions. Did you know that Little Miss Green has never taken any prescribed or over-the-counter medication in her life?  [ Read the rest of her post on the LGB website. ]

Many thanks to Mrs. Green, not just for the kind words about MHR, but also for maintaining such a lively, invaluable blog filled with useful information and delightful anecdotes.

 by Svetlana Konnikova

Stress is additive and cumulative. This “phenomenon” of our century has its negative effects on individuals, organizations and societies. Workplace stress continues to grow. More than ever before, employee stress is being recognized as a major drain on their lives, on corporate productivity and competitiveness. Experts at the Centers of Disease Control and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Healthcare found that $300 billion is spent annually in the United States on stress-related compensation claims, reduced productivity, absenteeism, health insurance costs, direct medical expenses, and employee turnover.

Statistics from a recent global stress study show that increased stress is felt worldwide, and stress affects women differently than men. Women who work full time and have children under age 13 report the greatest stress. Nearly one in four mothers who work full-time and have children under age 13 feel stress. Globally 23 percent of women executives and professionals say they feel “super-stressed.”

Can you prevent stress and its negative effects on your well-being?  Yes, you can. At first, you need to know how to differentiate between healthy stress and distress. Then you can develop simple practices to control your stress and make it working for you. (more…)

 by Svetlana Konnikova

Part 2

After I read a slogan “Make Your Mouth Water” on Dasani bottle of water, I became curious about how can I make my mouth water? It sounds simple, just drink it, but there is  much more…

Pepsi’s Aquafina finally decided to let us know that its H2O comes from public water sources. Nestle company promised to indicate on Nestle’s Pure Life bottles whether water comes from deep well, public or private sources. The Coca-Cola company, owner  of Dasani brand,  will not make any changes of the label itself. Company informs us on its website that it draws Dasani water from local water. It is good to have this confirmation, if you are going to buy Dasani bottle.

Tip 1. Think at first before you buy a heavily advertised brand. Look at description on the label. If there’s no explanation of the source and the process, don’t buy it. (more…)

 by Svetlana Konnikova

Today I was in supermarket buying spring water. I put in my cart two gallons of Zephyrhills spring water. A woman in her late thirties grabbed from the shelf two gallons of Zephyrhills drinking water, smiled and said to me,

“I see, you buy Zephyrhills spring water. Why? What is the difference?”

“Spring water comes from a source as a natural spring.” I answered her. “Drinking water” is tap water. So why do you buy this water if you already have it in your house?”

“Good question.” She replied.

She was very surprised and immediately put back her gallons with drinking water and took instead two gallons with spring water.

“Thank you for telling me,” she  said. “I never thought about it. I tried to save money by buying the drinking water instead of spring water. Now I know.”

Pennies in savings will not make you rich, but good quality, pure water can help detox your body and prevent sicknesses. (more…)

 by Svetlana Konnikova

Tired of heavily promoted over-the-counter concoctions like Vicks, Nyquil and a range of cold medicines hawked by the aspirin makers ? Want to try something new and helpful? Now you have a choice. You can make your natural medicines in advance and keep them in your refrigerator or herbal medicine chest. When you need them, these natural wonders are at your service, ready to heal you from sneezing and struggling with a cold.

Some are very efficient, especially when you use vodka or wine as one of important ingredients in creating natural remedy for colds or flu. It works and you’ll be surprised, but some of them taste really yummy! (more…)

 by Svetlana Konnikova

Are you struggling with a cold and wish you had something tasty that would take soreness and sniffles away? There used to be a full range of hot toddies, milled ciders and meads that would have done the trick, but they seem to have disappeared over the years, replaced by a range of over-the counter concoctions like Vicks, Nyquil and a range of cold remedies hawked by the aspirin makers. 

Now you have a choice. Thanks to an endless treasure of natural healers coming from centuries of wisdom and good practices developed by our grandmothers and mothers who nursed us back from sickness. Thanks to many doctors who also used herbs, food and love as a remedy. Thanks to all people who acquired an authentic knowledge of natural pharmacy. Thanks to all curious minds around the world who did research  and brought to us this invaluable treasure. Thanks to all who have not forgotten that the simple things are at the center of soulful nurturing…

Treat your colds and other illnesses in a wise way without polluting your body with an endless flow of chemicals. By reading this blog and becoming a member of our Healthy Club, you get access to old Eastern European remedies again. These time-tested natural treatments worked for many generations and can help you to prevent your illnesses, to improve and maintain your health and happiness for many years to come (more…)