. NOTE: If you’re pregnant, please consult your doctor in advance about any essential oils you’d like to use. Opinions vary on which essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy and which should be avoided. Your doctor will have the best advice for you. Justyne of Creative Christian Mama shares some of her experiences […]
Homemade Hydrating Body Mist Recipe
Marie of Humblebee & Me has created a hydrating body mist that can help dry skin. It’s easy to make and has a refreshing citrus and floral scent. One thing I liked about this recipe is that Marie used an essential oil I had never heard of before. It has a lemony fragrance and is […]
How to Make Herbal Infused Honey
This article is PACKED with great information! Jerica of the Create, Sustain and Flow site first explains how to infuse honey with herbs. Since she recommends using raw honey, she does not suggest using a stove top infusion. Heat of any sort destroys the good properties of raw honey. She then shares two different methods […]
16 Tips to Naturally Improve Digestion
Good digestion is necessary for our bodies to get the nutrients they need in order to have strong immune systems and good health. In this article, Jillee shares 16 practical tips to improve digestion. A lot of these tips are common sense and represent healthy lifestyle practices. One that I practice is to start my […]
How to Make Cucumber Pickles ~ 4 Different Methods and Recipes
If you’ve grown or bought a lot of cucumbers this summer, one way to use them is to make cucumber pickles. Two of the methods require canning and two do not. You’ll find recipes for: Quick and Easy Deli-Style Refrigerator Pickles (No Canning Required) How to Can Kosher-Style Dill Pickles (Canning Method) Canning Bread and […]
Homemade Vitamin C Skin Toner
This is another terrific natural cosmetic recipe by Marie of Humblebee and Me. This recipe is for a homemade Vitamin C toner. A toner is a lotion or wash that cleanses the skin and often shrinks the pores. A Vitamin C toner adds some additional major benefits. Vitamin C is great for your skin. It’s an […]
7 Amazing Healing Properties of Nutmeg
Nutmeg has a wonderful scent. It’s also very healthy. It’s loaded with vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium and more. Did you know nutmeg is an aphrodisiac? I didn’t either. In this post on LA Healthy Living-All Things Natural, the author shares the 7 amazing healing properties of nutmeg. You’ll learn in detail how nutmeg can help […]
Natural Wasp Spray: Get Rid of Wasps without Chemicals
If you have wasps that you need to get rid of, Katie of Kitchen Stewardship has a fantastically easy and natural way to send them to the great beyond. I can almost guarantee you have the two ingredients in your home right now. Katie also explains why her spray works so well. To see the […]
FREE – Becoming an Herbalist Mini Course (Online)
This is a FREE online class offered by the Herbal Academy. It explores what an herbalist does. From the course description: It can be challenging to explain the multi-faceted life of an herbalist! Though herbalists work in the wellness field, herbalists are not doctors! In fact, in many areas of the world, herbalism is […]
Best Herbs for Lungs and Respiratory Support
When addressing viral respiratory infections, we want to think about herbs that have strong immune or antiviral actions in addition to herbs for lungs and basic respiratory support. During the current outbreak of viral infection, it’s better to use what you already have on hand than to spend an extended amount of time out of the home […]
Stress-Be-Gone Homemade Balm Recipe (And Video!)
We live in unbelievably stressful times. When we’re stressed, it’s difficult to get restful sleep and to recover from a stressful day. Stress also add up over time and can cause other health issues. In this post, the Herbal Academy shares a recipe for a stress-relieve balm that uses lavender oil, sweet orange oil, sweet […]
Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book
The Herbal Academy has produced a beautiful recipe book with 194 tried-and-tested, herbalist-approved body care recipes. These recipes use herbs and natural ingredients that are ideal for skin and body care.! From the book description: Created as a companion to the Herbal Academy’s Botanical Skin Care Course, we’ve captured many of our favorite tried-and-tested skincare […]