Got Hemorrhoids?

What an odd title for a blog post, huh? heh heh. Well, just wanted to pass along some useful info about how to heal them. This was told to me by a friend of mine, and I have not tried it. So, take this with a grain of salt. Apparently, it works.

Make an infusion (strong tea) with witch hazel, which is a root, not the liquid you can buy at Walmart. I don't know where you might find the root, maybe the health food store? After you have your infusion, set your bum in it for a couple hours. I guess, just take a bath with a book or something. Voila! Hemorrhoids, be gone!

If anyone tries this with success, I would like to know! Happy steeping!

Keeping Herbs Alive- HELP!

So something's gotta give- my herbs are dying. I have Lemon Balm, Lime Thyme, and Peppermint gowing, or rather not growing, in pots on my balcony. They're in full sun from noon to 7pm I'd say, which may be too much, and my Lemon Balm (especially) is drying up. AHH! (I suppose I could put them where they get more shade...) Herbs are supposed to be easy to grow and manage....

I guess not when I forget to water them.

I would like to know....HOW am I supposed to remember? I think I'm so worried about over-watering that I let them go too long in this heat without water. Man, I SO do not have a green thumb.