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Headache like a hole in the head

Would you ever consider having trepanation – drilling a hole in your head – to relieve your headache?  Not a regular, run-of-the-mill treatment for headaches even in the 1600s, but nonetheless a treatment that some people resorted to when nothing else helped.  And amazingly, there are some records of people suggesting it worked for them! Continue reading “Headache like a hole in the head”

Immune Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is such a great winter comforting drink and often liked by adults and children alike. I’ve found that it is a useful way to get my children to drink herbs, and is equally tolerated by adults who might not enjoy a cup of herbal tea. I start with a base of organic cacao,Continue reading “Immune Hot Chocolate”