First you catch a glimpse of a mere wisp of movement out of the corner of your eye. You swipe at it, but hit only air as the tiny predator deftly evades your hand and disappears. Then comes the high-pitch buzzing in your ear. Over and over you attempt to swat it away. Sadly, your efforts are all in vain. Before you know it, you’re… [read more]

Here at Natural Living Ideas, we’ve recently been on a bit of a water kick. In fact, the advice to “drink more water” seems to find it’s way into just about every list of ways to improve your health. Of course, there’s a very good reason for it. Water is the ‘magic diet supplement’ to cure all ills – or at least to help cure… [read more]

During a recent visit from an old friend, one of my habitual behaviors earned me an odd look and a question. “Did you just eat a spoonful of coconut oil? Raw!?” Well, yes. I certainly did. But for me, eating coconut oil straight from the jar isn’t even something I think about anymore. I just do it. If you’ve never tried it, you should. Eating… [read more]

If you enjoy using coconut oil as a regular part of your daily life, the discovery of coconut butter should come as quite a pleasant surprise. While it has a similar coconutty flavor to the oil, coconut butter is a totally different experience. Its texture is similar to that of a good all-natural peanut or almond butter. Also, because it is made from the actual… [read more]

Image Credit: DermaSciences.com – Bandage pictured is Medihoney Calcium Alginate Application If you’re at all familiar with natural remedies, you probably already know about the benefits of honey as a natural sweetener, improved digestion and increased energy, as well as reduced risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. Maybe you’ve even heard of Manuka honey made from the nectar of Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known… [read more]