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Natural Health, April, 2003 by Rapaport Karlson

Farmaesthetics Hand to Heel Softening Salve

When her heels are cracked and dry, art director Lynne Waring lavishes this nourishing salve on them to soften them and reduce her risk of a fungal infection. This pricey but effective ointment contains sweet almond oil, calendula, beeswax, and lavender essential oil (4 ounces; $20; 800-711-9194; www.farmaesthetics.com).

St. Claire's Organic Ginger Snaps!

A co-worker offered senior editor Erin O'Donnell a few of these little ginger candies during a turbulent business flight last year. They relieved her nausea so fast that now she keeps a tin of them handy whenever she travels. The tasty tablets are made with ginger and certified organic molasses (1.5 ounces; $3; 877-684-5195; www.econaturalsolutions.com).

Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat

Assistant editor Julia Maranan relies on this tea when her throat is irritated or raw. It contains soothing herbs like slippery elm bark, marshmallow, and licorice, which stop the pain by coating her throat. As a bonus, Julia says, this tea tastes much better than conventional cough drops (16 tea bags; $3.80; 800-543-4372; www .traditionalmedicinals.com).

Amy Rapaport Karlson is a freelance writer and editor in Barrington, R.I.