Body Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by Maria Noel Groves won the Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Health & Healing. It covers the foundations of good health, a review of body systems, chapters on managing pain, longevity and vitality, herbal medicine for children and pets, monographs, recipes, and key recommendations. From the […]
The Mushroom Course
Learn everything you need to know to safely forage for and use mushrooms. This is an online course that you can take anytime you want to. This is from the class description: Join us in The Mushroom Course for a fascinating exploration into the monumentally important and mysterious world of fungi! The Mushroom Course […]
How to Make a Ginger Tincture
An herbal tincture is an herbal extract made by soaking herbs in a liquid like pure grain alcohol or glycerine, which extracts the key ingredients of the herbs into the liquid. The herbs are strained out and the remaining concentrated liquid is the tincture. In this article, Jan explains how to make a ginger tincture, […]
9 Powerful Home Remedies for Arthritis
If you have arthritis, you know how the aches and joint pain can slow you down, and interfere with the enjoyment of life. This article discusses 9 powerful home remedies that can ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis. One of more of these methods may help you. The article discusses: Lifestyle changes Supplements Recipe for a […]
Rose Gold Facial Serum Recipe
This recipe is a fusion of a facial serum that eliminates redness and a moisture balm that highlights the skin with gold mica particles. Marie uses a variety of oils, vitamin E, essential oils, gold mica and other ingredients. Among other essential oils, the recipe uses rose and chamomile, which is a wonderful combination. The […]
Homemade Chia Energy Drink Recipe
Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. Its origin is believed to be in Central America where the seed was a staple in the ancient Aztec diet. Golden Chia seeds, from a related plant, were used primarily by Native Americans in the southwestern United States. Chia seeds […]
An Easy Homemade Conditioner for Frizzy or Curly Hair
Heidi and her family live on a farm in Ontario, Canada. She is a very entertaining writer and has a blog called Lightly Crunchy. Here she shares her recipe for a hair mask for frizzy or curly hair. This is really a conditioner. The recipe contains just 3 ingredients. You apply it warm to your […]
25 Everyday Uses for Tea Tree Oil
Claire first reviews a little bit of the history of tea tree oil. Then she shares 25 everyday uses for tea tree oil. She explains how tea tree oil works for each use and she also includes a recipe for each use. At the end of the post she discusses what gives tea tree oil its […]
7 Homemade Natural Baby Care Recipes
Katie of WellnessMama shares 7 different natural baby care recipes. She explains why she decided to make each recipe and she also discusses the value of the ingredients. The recipes are clearly written with simple directions. Katie’s recipes include: Natural Diaper Cream – Cloth Diaper Safe Homemade Vitamin Rich Baby Oil Homemade Soothing Baby Powder […]
30 Magical Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide!
Jillee has compiled a list of 30 different uses for hydrogen peroxide. You can use it to wash vegetables, clean cutting boards and kitchens, whiten bathtub grout, add natural highlights to your hair and More! Hydrogen peroxide really is a power product with many magical and surprising uses. Click on the 30 Magical Uses […]
How to Make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink (Sports Drink Replacement)
Electrolyte drinks help to rehydrate our bodies. They are useful after working out or when we are ill. This is a recipe I found for a natural, healthy electrolyte drink. It doesn’t contain artificial colors or sweeteners like commercial drinks.This particular recipe was created by Kate of Modern Alternative Mama. It uses a base of […]
How to Use Arnica Oil
Arnica oil is used for very specific conditions. In this post, Kami McBride discusses some of the ailments that are treatable by Arnica oil. Here’s just a few: Aching Muscles Sprains Sore Wrists Aching Knees And more! Kami explains how Arnica oil works. She also shares very clearly when you should NOT use […]