Andrea wanted to create a balm that could be used to treat a wide range of skin problems. So she created a blend of plants and oils with skin-healing properties that can be used to treat: Psoriasis Eczema Cuts, bruises & scrapes + 10 other conditions! It’s a nice tutorial. She explains how to create […]
Homemade Rosemary, Lavender & Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
This is a recipe by Rebecca of Camp Wander for a Homemade Rosemary, Lavender & Apple Cider Vinegar hair rinse. It makes hair thicker and softer. Rosemary cleanses and nourishes hair and encourages growth Lavender enhances the properties of rosemary and promotes hair growth Apple Cider Vinegar balances the pH of scalp and hair and […]
How to Make Vegan Citrus Lip Butter
This is Marie’s recipe for a vegan citrus lip butter that uses just 6 ingredients. It uses rich mango butter with a wonderful blend of essential oils and other ingredients. You end up with a richly moisturizing lip butter that tastes and smell citrussy. A nice feature of this lip butter is that it stays […]
Homemade Chili Oil Tiger Balm Recipe
This version of Tiger Balm uses chili seed essential oil. The balm feels cold when you apply it to your skin, but it quickly increases circulation wherever you applied it. The balm is perfect for sore and tired muscles. In addition to the chili seed, the recipe uses 5 other essential oils. Marie also shares […]
The Ultimate Homemade Anti Aging Serum Recipe
Homemade skin care products that are made from organic ingredients and natural oils are often just as effective as expensive commercial creams and serums. This is a recipe for a homemade, anti aging serum by Meital of Natural Alternative Therapies. The recipe uses a variety of carrier oils and essential oils that you mix together […]
7 Herbs for Healing Oils
In this FREE guide, Kami McBride discusses her 7 favorite herbs for making herbal oils and what they can be used for. These aren’t essential oils. These are herbal infused oils you can make at home. They are a multipurpose health care and self-care home remedy. Herbal infused oils are easy to make and provide maximum return for minimal effort. […]
21 Day Morning Detox Routine
This is a detox drink that I’ve written about before and have used often. It’s simple and easy to make. It also tastes refreshing. I’ve found that one of its benefits is appetite control. Militza shares a lot of other benefits. She believes it has skin and anti-aging benefits. Her reasons for this are logical […]
Homemade Candied Ginger and Ginger Syrup Recipe
In this recipe, Cheryl of Cheryl’s Delights shares her recipes for Ginger Syrup and Candied Ginger. The syrup is great in tea, water or any other drink where you want a spicy ginger taste along with sweetness. Candied Ginger is a wonderful treat that is hard to describe. It’s sweet but has the spicy kick […]
6 Brilliant Hacks for Hard to Open Things
I really enjoyed this post and the video! The video demonstrates very cool ways to open 6 hard to open items. A couple of these are pure genius. You’ll learn how to: Open those ridiculous clam shell plastic packages that seemed designed to never open (Genius!) Open pickle jars and other jars easily Open that […]
The Health Benefits Of Activated Charcoal
Jillee posted this article about the benefits and uses of activated charcoal. It was surprising to read about all of the different health and hygiene uses for activated charcoal. Activated charcoal absorbs toxins whether taken internally or used topically. Some of the uses of activated charcoal include whitening your teeth, treating digestive problems, treating poisoning, […]
How To Make Chickweed Salve
This is Jody’s recipe for making both chickweed infused herbal oil and a chickweed salve. The instructions for both the oil and salve are pretty clear. One note: When you’re making the oil use a chopstick or similar wooden utensil and stir the oil to pierce and get rid of any air bubbles. Chickweed salve […]
How to Use Bread & Lemon to Remove Calluses and Corns
Claire of EveryDayRoots shares two different natural remedies to treat calluses and corns. These sound like old-time remedies that have been proven over time. The idea is to use an acidic agent to soften the callus or corn. Bread is used as an agent to help apply the acidic agent. Claire provides very clear directions […]