Honey...

Honey is nature's liquid gold. Here are a few uses for this treasure:

1. Makes a burn heal faster-many studies have found that smearing honey on a burn may help it heal 5 days faster. This works well on moderate burns, but for more severe burns seek medical help. If you can find manuka honey or another medicinal honey, this would be the best. This can be found at Wild Oats or other natural health food stores.

2. Dry, nagging cough-heat 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp lemon juice for 10-15 seconds in microwave. Sip by the teaspoon. This can be used for ages 1 and up to ease a dry and nagging cough. Do not use on children under 1, because honey can be toxic for young babies. My kids love this mixture and it sure is healthier than the cough syrups at your local drug store.

How Much Milk Do We Really Need?

We all know that calcium is a vital part of our health. I thought this was interesting and helpful to know just how much:

Age 1-3 years 14 oz of milk or 500 mg calcium
Age 4-8 years 22 oz of milk or 800 mg calcium
Age 9-18 years 36 oz of milk or 1300 mg of calcium
Age 19-50 years 28 oz of milk or 1000 mg of calcium
Age 51+ years 32 oz of milk or 1200 mg of calcium

Keep those bones healthy and strong! Make sure your family is getting enough calcium in their diet! :)