This is a great post by Laurie about growing herbs and weeds for medicinal purposes. Under each herb there’s an explanation of the medicinal uses and links to additional information. The post includes : Mints (chocolate mint, lemon balm, catnip) Mulleine Red Clover Yarrow Chamomile Raspberry Leaf Anise Hyssop Plantain It’s a very helpful post. Click […]
Herbal Medicine for Families
Virginia makes a good point that while a lot of people know something about herbs, they don’t really know anything about herbal medicine. People tend to take a single herb for a chronic medical problem like black cohash for arthritis. However, taking a single herb for a condition is often not the right approach. Instead, long […]
How to Make Wool Dryer Balls
I’ve been using wool dryer balls for a while now. They’re round, woolen balls that you toss into the dryer with a load of laundry. They reduce the drying time, which saves money. They also soften the laundry and reduce static cling, which always amazes me. What I really like is that there are no […]
15 Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how miserable they can make you feel. Itchy eyes, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, and brain fog are just a few of the symptoms you can experience. In this article, Laura shares 15 different home remedies for seasonal allergies. The remedies include herbs, spices, supplements, vitamins, food […]
Essential Oil Safety and Usage Guidelines
If you use essential oils, please read this article. Essential oils have many wonderful properties. However, it’s important to understand the proper way to use them. Essential oils are potent and some are hazardous. In this article, Shannon shares: General Guidelines for Using Essential Oils Specific Precautions 18 of the most hazardous of essential oils. […]
How To Make Corn Silk Tea
Corn silk is the long, soft, white strands between the husk and the corn on the cob. Most people just throw it away. But not Kami! She shares the benefits of corn silk and different ways to use it. She first explains the best way to add corn silk to salads. She also shares how […]
8 Common Cooking Herbs and Their Health Benefits
In this post SatuR of the Untrained Housewife discusses the medicinal and household uses of 8 common cooking herbs. She also discusses the benefits of stinging nettle, a wild herb, and several spices. Red Sage Mint & Peppermint Parsley Lemon Balm Thyme Rosemary Basil Coriander Also included is information about: Stinging Nettle (wild herb) Ginger, […]
How to Make Beeswax Candles
In this post, Cyd of The Sweetest Occasion, walks you through the steps of making beeswax candles. She uses tart tins from Bed, Bath & Beyond as the molds. In addition to beeswax, you can add your favorite, essential oils. This is a nice tutorial with helpful photographs. Neat and easy DIY recipe! I think […]
Natural Remedies for Summer Health
There are a lot of terrific natural remedies for common summer ailments in this post by SutuR. There are remedies for: Sunburn Strains, Sprains & Bruises Diarrhea, Stomach Upsets And More! You’ll find simple recipes for some remedies and links to other longer recipes. It’s a nice post with a lot of helpful information. Click on […]
80 Essential Items To Stock Up On For Emergencies
Emergency preparedness isn’t about the zombie apocalypse. It’s about surviving unexpected emergencies. We have seen all sorts of natural and weather disasters: tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, massive snowstorms, and more. It’s important to be prepared for extended outages of electricity, lack of clean water, access to transportation, access to food, access to water, access to current […]
How to Make a Homemade Chamomile Tincture
An herbal tincture is a concentrated liquid form of an herb. A tincture concentrates all of the properties of the herb so that they’re more effective. They also last longer. Chamomile is the relaxation herb. It is naturally calming, relaxes nerves and reduces pain. Some use it to reduce gas and colic in infants. Chamomile […]
5 Natural Ways to Find Allergy Relief
Every Spring countless people are faced with seasonal allergies. Increasingly, allergies impact people in all four seasons. Kevin Passero, Medical Editor of Live in the Now, shares some alternatives to prescription and over-the-counter allergy medications. They include: The best home therapy for seasonal allergies – Natural Cleanses – Foods to Avoid Supplements for Seasonal Allergy […]