In this article, Eric explores the health benefits of a number of different essential oils. He explores illness and conditions such as: Alzheimer’s, Stress, Respiratory Issues, Menstrual Pain, and Headaches. There are some really interesting studies that have explored the use of essential oils for these conditions. Eric also discusses the best ways to use […]
30 Squeaky-Clean Laundry Hacks
Doesn’t it sometimes feel like your laundry is multiplying in your hampers and laundry baskets? This article has 30 squeaky-clean laundry hacks to help you get a handle on your laundry. You’ll find tips for: Stain removal Natural laundry recipes Drying your clothes Dealing with wrinkled clothes And More Click on the 30 Squeaky-Clean Laundry […]
How to Start Garden Seeds in 3 Days
This is really amazing. Jessica has a simple tip for getting garden seeds to germinate in 3 days. I have been gardening for a long time and have never seen this tip before. However, it’s never too late to learn new tricks and it worked for Jessica! Click on the How to Start Seeds in 3 […]
Natural Spring Allergy Remedies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies you know that Spring signals the start of sneezing, runny noses, wheezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes and headache. In this article you’ll find some natural allergy remedies on the Hanna’s Herb Shop website. You’ll find: A natural drink to decongest sinuses 6 different natural remedy recipes to treat sinus infections […]
How To Make Your Own Magnesium Oil
Magnesium is critical to good health. It aids bone, tooth, muscle and joint health. It also helps with sleep problems and stress reduction. One way that you can incorporate magnesium is to take magnesium oil. You can take it internally or use it topically. Katie of Wellness Mama explains how to make your own magnesium […]
52 Fantastic DIY Herbal Tea Recipes
Stacy of a Delightful Home has collected 52 DIY Herbal Tea recipes. Find a tea you like, click on the link. This is such a wonderful resource of tea recipes! She includes: Herbal Tea Health Remedies Chai Teas Assorted Tea Blends Teas for Women Iced Tea Blends Teas for Babies and Kids Food Recipes […]
8 Aromatic Indoor Herbs that Purify Air Naturally
Stoill shares 8 aromatic herbs that will naturally clean the air in your home. Many of these herbs can be used in cooking. Others can be used in herbal health or beauty remedies. There’s a lot of information about each herb and also some wonderful photographs. Click on the 8 Aromatic Indoor Herbs that Purify […]
How to Build a Passive Solar Food Dehydrator
This is such a neat project and so useful! It’s a solar-powered dehydrator that’s easy to build and uses low-cost material. When I saw it, I immediately thought this would be a great way to dry fruit and herbs from the garden. This dehydrator has a lot of racks and good air flow. It uses […]
Boston Herbal Workshops Spring 2014 (Herbal Academy of New England)
I’m so excited to announce that The Herbal Academy of New England is offering Herbal workshops in Boston! More information about each workshop is included in the article. You can register for individual workshops, or get a discount for certain bundled workshops. (See the very end of the article for details). The workshops are: Why […]
Homemade DIY Gardener’s Hand Butter: A Recipe for Hard-Working Hands
During Spring I often don’t wear gloves when I’m gardening. As a result my hands quickly become dry and rough. In fact, when I do wear gardening gloves, I find that my hands still get rough in spots. You need a really good gardener’s hand butter to soften hands after gardening. Jill has created a […]
Papaya and Lime Agua Fresca Recipe
Agua Fresca is infused water which is very refreshing. Sue’s version of agua fresca uses a puree of papaya, water, lime and two other optional ingredients. It’s a simple recipe that you can make with a variety of different fruit. A nice, cold glass of agua fresca is the perfect solution to the hot summery […]
How to Make Whipped Dandelion & Coconut Oil Moisturizer
If you’re looking for a simple whipped moisturizing cream recipe, this is a great one! It uses just 2 ingredients. Coconut oil is wonderfully moisturizing. Dandelions also have a lot of medicinal properties including healing rough, dry skin and soothing aching muscles. It’s a very easy recipe. Jan also shares a lot of uses for this […]