SatuR at Untrained Housewife shares 4 different, heath-related uses for peppermint at home. I have used her method for relieving headaches with peppermint and it really does help! Click the 4 Ways to Use Peppermint Oil for Better Health link below for the full article. Get the best quality peppermint oil Here at Mountain Rose […]
Homemade Essential Oil Headache Eraser Recipe
When Marie of Humblebee & Me had a headache, a co-worker gave her a commercial headache pen. It was a marker that included a blend of essential oils. The idea is to rub the pen and essential oils over your temple (or wherever you’re feeling pain). It worked! So Marie decided to create a […]
5 Healing Uses of St. John’s Wort Oil
In this post, Kami shares 5 ways you can use St. John’s Wort Oil for healing. It’s important to note that this is NOT St. John’s Wort essential oil. Kami focuses on using an infusion of St. John’s Wort into oil. Kami explains how St. John’s Wort oil can help with a variety of external […]
Homemade Hibiscus Lemon Bars
Sue always comes up with the most creative and yummy recipes. I think this one is perfect for Spring and Summer. It’s a recipe for hibiscus lemon bars. It combines lemony goodness with a tart berry flavor. You can use dried hibiscus or hibiscus tea. Sue opted for a cold brew of hibiscus tea. (The pink […]
How to Make a Calendula Oil Infusion
This is a great post that walks you through the steps of infusing an oil with an herb, in this case calendula. The infused oil can then be used in health or beauty remedies. Calendula is especially good at soothing and healing damaged skin. It’s an excellent oil for treating rashes, diaper rash and other […]
Super Gentle Homemade Eye Make-Up Remover
This is a recipe for a homemade eye make-up remover from Marie at HumbleBee & Me. It works on everything but waterproof mascara. (Does anything work on waterproof mascara? :)) The recipes uses just 4 ingredients and is extremely easy to make. It produces a thinner liquid that works like a charm in removing mascara. […]
19 Homemade Remedies for Headache Pain
A headache can really make getting through the day a major chore. I saw one estimate that 47% of all adults have had at least one headache in the last year. Frankly, that seemed low to me. It’s also estimated that 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffer from migraine headaches. So headaches are a […]
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 […]
How to Make an Amazing Flu Buster Juice
This is Sonnet’s recipe for a very intense juice that can ease flu symptoms and boost the immune system. Like some wellness shots and immune booting drinks, this is a potent drink. It uses lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper and other ingredients. But if you already have the flu, it’s not hard to pop back […]
20 Best Tips to Improve Memory
Katherine has collected 20 different things you can do to improve your memory. She includes lifestyle changes, strategies, memory tricks and the use of herbs like rosemary (pictured above). As she mentions, almost everyone has memory lapses. They’re usually not a sign of a serious problem. But memory lapses are annoying, and her tips may […]
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 Homemade Citrus Astringent
This is Sonja’s recipe for a simple, DIY citrus astringent. The recipe uses lemon juice and one other ingredient. Super easy to make. Sonja also provides a couple of different options for the lemon juice. After using the natural astringent every day for two years, Sonja says she still loves it! Click on the How […]