For those who practice or wish to practice the art of homeopathic remedies, here are some important items you will need in your first aid kit.

* Aconite for colds and flu
* Belladonna used for toothaches
* Chamomilla to teething infants
* Magnesia phosphoricum also for toothaches
* Coffee cruda 30X for severe toothaches
* Pulsatilla for pets who exhibit symptoms of fever and vomiting
* Phosphorus used in cases of severe bleeding
* Apis is used for insect bites
* Arnica is utilized for pain, swelling and bruising
* Arsenicum is used for gastrointestinal disorders
* Euphrasia improves eyesight
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There is a wide variety of cooking oils and butter to choose from on today’s supermarket shelves. Oils are used to help in the cooking process and improve the flavor of foods. Some are healthier than others.

Canola oil — Canola oil is a popular oil, with many physicians claiming that it has the ability to lower the risk of heart disease. The oil is low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat, and offers the best fatty acid composition when compared to other oils.

You can use canola oil in sauting, as a marinade and even in low … read more

Warm Weather Flank Steak

Ingredients:

1 ½ lb. lean beef flank steak
¾ C. dry red wine
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper
½ teaspoon minced garlic
Cooking spray

Directions:

Combine wine, garlic, and lemon pepper. Pour over steak, cover and marinate in refrigerator over night. Coat broiler rack with cooking spray and place steak on rack. Broil 4 inches from heat for 6 minutes on each side. Slice steak into small strips (across grain) to serve. (Serves 6)

Low salt, low calorie, low fat, low cholesterol