Natural Home and Health Remedies We Use

By Simon Staub

Our Grandparents, Great Grandparents and all the generations before them, relied on mainly homemade household and health care remedies for all their basic needs. These remedies are the one we use regularly, they have proven themselves to be effective over many generations, are environmentally friendly, safe to use and cost a fraction of the cost of commercially available preparations that are almost always detrimental to our health and the environment in general. We first started using them because of our concerns with the hazardous chemicals and compounds in all store brought body care products and household cleaners. We were also faced with a severely restricted budget and had to find ways of trimming our expenses to the absolute minimum to obtain a reasonable standard of living. Using the remedies in this book we reduced our monthly expenses by about 30% and are confident we will avoid many of the chronic illnesses such as cancers, lung and respiratory conditions, high blood and heart disease that are associated with the toxic elements found in most everyday products that most people use freely around their homes and environments.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon Staub
• Release date: Jun 23, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310677977

Simon Staub

Simon is a solo parent living in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines with his two children, Jean, 8 years old and Trevor 6 years old. Jean and Trevor have a condition known as G6PDD; Jean has a milder version while Trevor has a much more severe version. Because of this condition they have to be on a restricted diet of mainly unprocessed foods, with no legumes, food colorings preservatives or other additives. Simon makes and prepares all of their food from scratch, using raw, organic produce. Otherwise, they are healthy, happy children, enjoying a modest, relaxed lifestyle in a semi-rural area of what is known as the City of Good Life in the Philippines, a warm, friendly city, blessed with very little pollution and a very low crime rate in a tropical area with a temperature of about 30C all year round, it is protected from typhoons and other harsh conditions found in other parts of the country.Simon is 58 years old, a New Zealand Born Australian a retired Chef and Entrepreneur. His hobbies include organic gardening, raising free range chickens, pigs, fish and cattle for personal use, making and preparing all their own foods from scratch from wholesome ingredients and living a naturally healthy lifestyle. They enjoy practicing Tae Kwondo, water sports, fishing, diving and boating; have traveled to Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, and China. He is now concentrating on this children’s schooling and compiling eBooks on topics related to g6pdd, arthritis and healthy living, to share with others their experiences and knowledge on how to live long and happy lives with Arthritis and G6PDD.

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Natural Home and Health Remedies

We Use

By

Simon Staub

Published by Simon Staub

At Smashwords

Copyright 2016 Simon Staub

Dedication

For my children, Jean and Trevor. Love of my life, inspiration and source of my strength.

Simon

This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite eBook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

My eBook is presented to you, to share with you, the different Natural Home and Health Care Remedies we use and the way I prepare them for our family’s wellbeing. It is based on my own experiences, a chef and stay at home solo parent, living on a very low income. It contains solutions to many of the problems we have faced; these remedies have been acquired over many years from friends and family members who share our desire to live healthy, happy lives with the least amount of chemicals and contaminants possible to pollute our bodies and environment.

Every effort has been made by me the author to present accurate and up to date information within this document, new information and methods are always coming to hand. Therefore, I, the author reserve the right to update or change the contents and information as any changes are required.

I strongly advise everyone to do their own research into whether or not the remedies contained in this book are suitable for their applications and to seek medical advice where appropriate. I, the author take no responsibility for any errors or discrepancies in this document or any actions taken by anyone whether monetary, legal or otherwise. It is the reader’s sole responsibility to seek additional information and satisfy themselves on the appropriate remedies and actions for their own situations and needs. Reader's results will vary according to their skill levels and individual perception of the contents.

You are welcome to contact me through my Website https://simonstaub.com

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Homemade Cleaning Products

Dish Washing Soap – No Soap, Detergent-less, Dish-wash Cleaner

Dish Washing Machine Detergent Replacement – Homemade Laundry Detergent

Laundry Softener – Oven Cleaner – Liquid Scourer or Soft Scrub

Hand Cleaner – Hand and Body Soap – Coconut and Olive Oil Soap

To make Liquid Soap – Herb Soap – Homemade Shoe Polish

General Cleaners

Removing Wax and Chemicals from Fruit and Vegetables

Cleaning Vinegar – Carpet Cleaning – Chewing Gum and Crayon Stains

White School Glue – Greasy Spills on Carpet – To remove Tomato Sauce Stains

Coffee, Tea and Coke Spills and Stains – Chocolate Stains – Rust Stains - Red Wine Stains

Ink Stain on Carpets – For Old Ink Stains - To Remove Ink from Clothes

To Remove Odor from Carpets - To Remove Grass Stains

Cleaning with Lemon Juice

To Clean and Remove Rust Stains on all Metal Surfaces

Stove Tops and Ovens - To Remove Grime from Windows and Painted Surfaces

Washing Wooden Chopping Boards – Eliminate Humidifier Smells

Baking Soda or Sodium Bicarbonate

Remove Moss on Roofs - Mold and Moss Smells – Air Freshener – Urine and Vomit Smells

Musty, Moldy Wet Weather Gear, Sports and Camping Equipment

Dry-Cleaning Dogs, Cats or Other Furry Pets

Coconut Oil

Furniture Polish - Polish for Leathers except Suede – Gum Remover

Peroxide (Hydrogen Peroxide)

Cleaning Contact Lenses, False Teeth and Mouth Guards

Household Cleaning Spray – Bleach Replacement

Chapter 2 Homemade Body Care Products

To make Coconut Oil – Avocado Oil – Mango Oil and Butter

Lip Balms – Beauty Baths – Face Creams – To Remove Blackheads

Curing Athlete’s Foot and other Fungal or Yeast infections

Preventing Athletes Foot - Toothpaste Substitute – Toothache Reliever

Shampoo and Conditioner Replacement

Deodorants - Feminine Yeast Infection – Treating Minor Cuts and Wounds

To Treat Ear Infections – To treat Acne and Boils

Laxative - Hemorrhoids – Massage Oil – Toilet Paper

Heartburn or Antacid Relief – Loose that Craving for Sweet Foods or Junk Foods

Itches, Rashes and Bites

Chapter 3 Insect Control

Insect Repellant – Malaria Carrying Mosquitoes - To Trap Wasps – Mosquito Traps

Screen and Fan Mosquito Trap - Homemade Fly Strip – Cockroach Trap

Killing Cockroaches and Ants - Rodent Repellent

Herbs and Plants to keep away Bugs Mosquitoes and Fly’s

Chapter 4 Plants that contain Alternatives to Common Drugs

Chapter 5 Tonics and Potions

My Personal Arthritis Tonic – Master Tonic Recipe – Lactobacillus Serum

Chapter 6 Nontoxic Edible Paints and Play dough for Children

Homemade Play Dough – Pavement Chalk – Nontoxic Finger Paints

Nontoxic Watercolor Paints – Paper Paste – Glue

Children’s Mosaic Art

Chapter 7 Unusual uses for Common Items found around the Home

Sellotape or Masking Tape

Loose Power Plug – Loose Nuts or Bolts

Picking up Broken Glass

Coke or Coca-Cola

Dirty Car Windscreens and Windows – Dirty Oil Stains on Cement – Dirty Engines

Rusty Tight Nuts and Bolts – Oily Hand Cleaner – Neutralize the Sting of Jellyfish

Uses for Toothpaste

Cleaning Vehicle Headlights – Anti-fogging Glasses, Dive Masks, Skiing Goggles

Removing Scuff Marks - Warp Testing of Engine Heads – Filling Small Holes or Cracks

Cleaning Irons - Cleaning Shower Doors and Mirrors – Drying Up Ache - Hand Freshener

Uses for Borax

To Clean Toilets – To Unclog Toilets and Drains

All Purpose Spray Cleaner – Cleaning Carpets, Rugs and Mats

Deodorize Carpets, Mattresses and other Fabrics

Uses for Vinegar

For Stinging Animals from the Sea – Loosen Tight Nuts and Bolts

Citric Acid

To Soften Water – General Purpose Cleaner

Uses for Crème of Tartar

Ink Stain Remover for Clothes – Cleaning and Polishing Silver, Copper or Aluminum

Soft Scrub Cleaner

Used Coffee Grounds

Cleaning Greasy Spills – Deodorizer – Snail and Slug Repellant

Uses for Pepper

Heart Attack Reviver

Pepper makes a great Insecticide – To make a Temporary Radiator Repair

Remove Scratches on Wooden Furniture – To Keep Cloths Bright During Washing

Uses for Rice

Drying a Wet Cellphone – Heating Pad for Cramps, Strains and Muscle Aches

To Keep Hand Tool or Knives safe and Prevent Rust

To Clean a Coffee Grinder – Cleaning Bottles, Tea or Coffee Pots

Rice Bag Door Stop

Uses for Aluminum Foil

Fixing Loose AA or AAA Batteries – Soldering Small Wires or Electrical Connections

Shining Chrome – Sharpening Scissors - For Masking When Painting

Chapter 8 Common Toxic Chemicals and Compounds in Cleaning and Body-care Products

Common Food Additives

Other Books by Simon

About The Author

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Introduction

My quest for finding and using alternative Natural non-toxic Home and Health Remedies has been driven by my desire to provide a safe environment for my family, especially my 2 children who were born with G6PDD, an inherited chromosome deficiency. This condition is aggravated by certain types of foods, mainly legumes as well as toxins and unnatural chemicals in foods and the environment and infections or illnesses. Another strong motivating factor in seeking alternative remedies has been our having to live on a severely restricted budget, see my eBook Living on a Restricted Budget, this has forced me to find less expensive alternative options for the things we need, to maintain a healthy and comfortable lifestyle.

Natural non-toxic Home and Health Remedies are becoming more popular, especially with health conscious people, not only because they are environmentally friendly, but because they are effective, easy to make and inexpensive. Almost all commercially available healthcare and cleaning products contain a toxic array of chemicals and substances that are harmful to our physical health and the environment in general. Everything that is washed down the sink, into sewerage systems, or place in the rubbish, including many products used around the home to eventually end up in the water table polluting it, finding its way to lakes rivers and eventually the sea. Heavy metals, toxic waste and compounds used in cleaning and body care products can be found in all life forms on earth, as well as the soil and air.

The human skin is porous, allowing a percentage of almost everything it comes into contact with, to pass through it and enter the body. This includes some of the chemical additives used in such things