Susi B's Natural Solutions

How many of us need to boost our immune system, assist our body's own natural healing powers or increase our daily intake of cell protective antioxidants? Is there a simple way to achieve this seemingly complicated desire to improve one's health?
Introducing 'Black Seed' (Nigella sativa) which has long been hailed as a 'cure-all' and recorded as far back as 3000 years ago in ancient egyptian times where it was even found in the tomb of the great Pharoah Tutankhamen.
The protective and healing properties of the Black Seed are so remarkably comprehensive and varied (over 100 different constituents - including vitamins, minerals and amino acids), that for thousands of years people have regarded it as a miracle cure.This fascinating natural plant of Nigella Sativa has been endorsed by many scientists as one of the safest and effective plant extracts available for human consumption.
In more recent times, many of the benefits attributed Black Seed have been backed…

Coconuts: all they're cracked up to be?

A new study showing that coconut oil prevents tooth decay has added to the recent enthusiasm for all things coconut.

Last year, supermodel Miranda Kerr piqued public interest in virgin coconut oil when she revealed that she will not go a day without it.

"I personally take four teaspoons per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea" she said.

But, as much as many have flocked to health-food shops with the hope of tapping into Kerr’s secret weapon, do new health claims about the once-maligned coconut oil and its trendy sibling, coconut water, stand up to scrutiny?

The Many Benefits of Coconut Researchers at the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland say coconut oil treated with enzymes attacks Streptococcus bacteria – a major cause of tooth decay.

"Incorporating enzyme-modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products would be an attractive alternative to chemical additives," Dr Damien …

"Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation...."


Drinking a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning is an easy way to kick start your digestive system. Squeeze lemon juice from half to one whole lemon into a litre of warm water, or as hot as you can tolerate if you prefer to drink it like tea.

Here are some of the benefits of drinking 'Lemon Water' regularly: 1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in Vitamin C and Potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function and can also help to control blood pressure.

2. Balances pH: Very important to create homeostasis with the acid / alkaline levels of the body! Drinking lemon water everyday helps to reduce your overall acidity levels. This is important because excess acid build up causes stress and degeneration in the system. Lemons, although they are a citrus fruit which are generally considered 'acidic', are one of the most alkaline foods we have. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it d…