Barbara O’Neill’s 8 True Remedies: Heal Naturally Starting in Your Kitchen 🌿

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If you’ve ever wished you could turn your home and kitchen into a mini healing center, you’re going to love this.

Barbara O’Neill teaches a simple, powerful framework often called the “8 True Remedies” or 8 laws of health. It’s not about expensive products or complicated protocols – it’s about going back to simple, God-given principles that help your body do what it was designed to do: heal.

In this post, we’ll walk through these 8 remedies and how you can begin applying them using everyday kitchen ingredients and simple lifestyle shifts.

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1. Nutrition – Real Food, Real Healing

Delicious avocado toast topped with soft-boiled eggs and pine nuts on a white plate.

Barbara teaches that food is your first medicine. What you put on your plate either builds you up or breaks you down.

Simple kitchen ways to apply this:

Swap processed snacks for whole foods: fruit, nuts, seeds
Use healing fats like olive oil, avocado, and coconut oil
Add anti-inflammatory ingredients: garlic, turmeric, ginger, onions
Build meals around vegetables, quality proteins, and whole grains

Every meal becomes a chance to either feed disease or feed healing.

2. Exercise – Movement as Medicine

Woman in athletic wear doing an abdominal workout on a mat indoors.

Your body is designed to move. Movement helps circulation, digestion, hormones, and mood.

Easy ideas from home:

Walk after meals to support digestion and blood sugar
Do simple home exercises: squats, stretching, light weights
Combine movement with nature: short walks in the sun or garden

Even 10–20 minutes a day is a powerful “remedy” you can prescribe yourself.

3. Water – Inside and Out

Refreshing image of water being poured into a glass, emphasizing purity and clarity.

Barbara emphasizes pure water – both for drinking and for external use.

In the kitchen and home:

Start your day with warm water (with lemon if tolerated)
Sip water between meals instead of sugary drinks
Use herbal teas like ginger, peppermint, chamomile for gentle support
Use hot and cold water therapies (e.g., warm foot baths, alternating compresses) when appropriate

Hydration is one of the simplest gifts you can give your body.

4. Sunlight – God’s Free Vitamin

Serene sunset over the Arizona desert, capturing delicate plants and distant mountains.

Sunlight supports vitamin D, immune health, mood, and circadian rhythm.

How to incorporate it:

Enjoy your morning tea or breakfast near a sunny window or outside
Take a short walk in the sunshine daily if possible
Combine sunlight with grounding – barefoot on grass if you can

Always be wise with sun exposure, but don’t be afraid of gentle, regular sunlight.

5. Temperance – Avoiding the Harmful, Moderating the Good

A close-up of a person holding an apple and a donut, symbolizing the choice between healthy eating and indulgence.

Temperance means being wise and balanced – avoiding what harms and not overdoing what’s good.

In everyday life this looks like:

Reducing sugar, refined flours, and processed foods
Cutting down on caffeine, alcohol, tobacco
Not overeating, even with healthy foods
Knowing your triggers and listening to your body

Your kitchen becomes a place of intention, not impulse.

6. Air – Fresh, Clean, Deep Breathing

A woman enjoying a serene moment in a sunlit garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers.

We often overlook air, but Barbara highlights oxygen as a vital remedy.

Practical ways to support this:

Open windows for fresh air whenever you can
Step outside for deep breathing breaks
Combine breathing with prayer, gratitude, or quiet reflection
Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals; use natural cleaners (vinegar, bicarb, lemon)

Clean air in your home is part of your healing environment.

7. Rest – Repair While You Sleep

The body repairs, detoxes, and resets while you rest.

Simple habits:

Aim for consistent sleep times
Create a calming evening routine: herbal tea, dim lights, no heavy late meals
Reduce screens before bed; swap scrolling for reading or journaling
Give yourself mental rest too – say no when you need to

Rest is not laziness; it’s a built-in remedy.

8. Trust in God – Peace for Body and Mind

Barbara often ends with trust in God – a calm, anchored heart supports a calm, healing body.

Ideas to weave into your day:

Start meals with gratitude and prayer
Meditate on Scripture or uplifting truths
Journal what you’re thankful for
Release stress you can’t control into God’s hands

Inner peace is one of the most powerful “remedies” of all.

Bringing It All Together in Your Home & Kitchen 🏡

The beauty of Barbara O’Neill’s 8 true remedies is that they’re:

Simple
Accessible
Rooted in everyday life

You don’t need a clinic. You start where you are – with your kitchen, your daily choices, and your home.

🎥 Want to see how I put this into practice?
Watch my video “Barbara O’Neill’s 8 True Remedies: Natural Healing Using Kitchen Ingredients (Complete System)” where I walk through these principles and show practical, kitchen-based examples to get you started.

https://youtu.be/J_sinA1hTCk

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This blog is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or treatment, especially if you have existing health conditions or take medication.

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