Betsy shares some natural cold remedies that work for her and her family. At the first sign of a cold, they take one of their preferred home remedies and can usually stop the cold from gaining ground. If they do get a cold, the duration is reduced. Betsy explains how to use each remedy. There […]
Stopping the Cough, Naturally ~ 3 Homemade Cough Remedies
Whether you’re a child or adult, there’s nothing worse than a racking, uncontrollable cough. It interferes with sleep and is exhausting. Dawn of the Small Footprint Family website shares 3 natural homemade cough remedies. The instructions are all very clear. You’ll find recipes for: Honey-Ginger Throat Salve Onion, Garlic and Ginger Cough Syrup Thyme Oil […]
Natural Remedies for Addiction : 25+ Ideas, Herbs, & Essential Oils To Help You Quit Smoking
Because nicotene is highly addictive, it can be very hard to quit smoking. Andrea of FrugallySustainable has developed a list of 25 ideas, herbs and essential oils to help you to quit smoking. She shares: 7 behavioral ideas 7 Herbs 11 Essential Oils – 5 Essential Oil Recipes Quit Smoking Mixture Recipe Detoxification Blend Recipe […]
How to Make Peppermint Essential Oil Jelly Air Fresheners
Jess from Plucky’s Second Thought website likes to post easy craft projects. These peppermint essential oil jelly air fresheners are both fun and easy to make. You can use any colors and essential oils that you’d like. The directions are simple and easy to follow. I love this site and Jess’s tutorials. Click on the […]
10 Ways to Lower Stress Without Medication
We all face a fair amount of stress in our daily lives. Deadlines. Work issues. Money problems. Family challenges. Health issues. Any one of these stressors can tie us up into a knot of worries. It’s important to find strategies to control and reduce stress. Over time uncontrolled stress can cause physical problems (headaches, fatigue, […]
4 Easy Homemade Pickle Recipes
This article features 4 easy homemade pickle recipes created by Dawn of the Small Footprint Family website. The recipes use some wonderful herbs and spices. The directions are very clear. If you make these pickles with vinegar, you can eat them almost immediately. Or you can ferment the pickles in brine and they’ll be ready […]
Top 10 Herbal Books on Amazon 1-2-13
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, DIY Projects, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. These are the TOP 10 books in the Herbal Remedies category on Amazon as of 1-2-14. They are NOT free books. […]
21 Brilliant Uses for Beeswax
If you make natural beauty products like balms and salves, you know that beeswax is often a key ingredient. Beeswax protects the skin while still allowing it to breathe which makes it ideal for natural balms and salves. However, beeswax has many other uses. Jillee of One Good Thing shares 21 fantastic uses for […]
Feeling S.A.D.? ~ 5 Natural Remedies For The Winter Blues
It’s not unusual to feel a let-down after the holidays end. However, for some people facing the long winter after the holidays results in more profound symptoms. 20% of people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which can cause feelings of sadness, fatigue, and moodiness.Jillee of One Good Thing offers 5 natural remedies for […]
Natural Honey Citrus Syrups for Coughs & Sore Throats
We are well into cough and sore throat season. Monica of the Yummy Life created 5 easy-to-make, no cook, naturally flavored honey syrups that are ideal for coughs and sore throats. These are infused honey recipes. You just stir some of the syrup into a cup of hot tea or water and sip it down. […]
Homemade Chai Concentrate Recipe
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, DIY Projects, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. Chai tea is one of my favorite drinks, especially in the winter. It’s a spiced milk tea that warms you right […]
How to Make Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Eggnog is one of my favorite winter drinks, even after the holidays are over. I love the creamy cinnamon and nutmeg taste.When you make eggnog at home, it’s very important to use fresh egg yolks. In this article, Kresha discusses the health reasons for this and explains where to get farm-fresh eggs. Then she shares this wonderful recipe for homemade […]