Home Remedies from the Old South

Emily Thacker

feb 2012 · James Direct, Inc.

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Researchers report Honey and Vinegar are two of the most wonderful, healthful universally accepted remedies known to mankind.

Now over 40 ways to use Honey and Vinegar for healing, health, beauty and weight loss are yours to acquaint you with a book of rediscovered natural home remedies of the Old South.

Southern mothers and nannies used natural ingredients like egg, herbs, milk, honey and other kitchen staples for everything from backache to arthritis, insomnia, headaches, etc. An now, after years of research, OVER 700 HOME REMEDIES trusted by generations of Southerners are yours to enjoy in Home Remedies from the Old South.

You’ll learn how Grandma used:

• Ammonia for headaches
• Tasty berries for asthma
• Onion & vinegar for corns
• Sauerkraut to stop overeating
• Vinegar & egg mixture for body aches
• Dandelion tea for urinary infection
• Natural mixtures for arthritis
• And that’s just for starters

You’ll find remedies Southerners used for nose bleeds, colds, sinus, sexual dysfunction, gout, hangovers and other ailments.

Plus over 150 beauty remedies on caring for skin, hair, eyes, feet, as well as:

• Relaxing baths & body rubs
• Body packs and facial masks using staples in your fridge
• Orange juice for eye wrinkles
• Lemons, cream, tomatoes, flowers, eggs are a few of the concoctions for beauty used by Southern Belles.

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 Emily Thacker is the author of over 17 books. Her books have more than 4,000,000 copies in print, in many languages and in more than a dozen countries.

During her career, Emily has been a contributor in Mother Earth News. Many articles about Emily and her books have appeared in newspapers across the US including USA Today, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Los Angeles Times. As well as national magazines, including Parade, Modern Maturity, Womans Day and The Saturday Evening Post.

In an effort to bring you the very best old-time home remedies and, especially common household product uses, she has traveled to many countries, across the world. From India, the Middle East, China and Kenya’s highlands, she has brought back dozens and dozens of historical uses.

When she is not traveling, Emily takes great pride in her children and grandchildren.