Several years ago, I was introduced to kava kava (piper methysticum), an herb that hails from the Pacific Islands. Tradition has it that the people from that region dug the roots of the kava kava plant, chewed them, and spit the contents of their mouth into a container. They then let it ferment in the hot tropical sun until it fermented, and enjoyed the brew sitting around a campfire, much as we sip a glass of wine after dinner. Full Story
Kids with colds
OTC medicines are risky for little ones. So use caution and try alternatives first
As the seasons change and parents reach for over-the-counter cold medicine for their icky-feeling children, they may be baffled by new instructions: Do not give them to kids under 4. Full Story
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