This article discusses the best 10 herbs that can be used to naturally treat asthma. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and constricts the airways. The result is shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness. Before quick relief inhalers and allergy medications, herbs were used to treat asthma. The advantage of herbs is […]
11 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Canker Sores
Canker sores are those irritating and painful sores that appear inside your mouth and can make you miserable. The exact cause of canker sores is unknown. In this post, Claire explores a variety of home remedies that can ease the pain of canker sores. There are a LOT of easy-to-make recipes. She also includes some […]
14 Home Remedies and Recipes for Arthritis & Joint Pain
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. It often results in not only pain, but reduced movement of the affected joint. Claire of Everyday Roots clarifies the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There’s also a wide variety of joint ailments that result in pain and reduced range of motion. Claire then shares […]
Homemade Zinc & Clay Anti-Acne Lotion
Marie is a big fan of the benefits of clay for acne and other skin care. It cleans pores, heals, and detoxes. This is a creamy anti-acne lotion that is perfect for spot treatment when you have acne or other skin problems. You can also use it as a quick face mask. The liquid base […]
The Many Benefits of Drinking Tea
This is a really interesting article. Did you know that technically “tea” is tea only if it comes from the Camellia sinensis plant? All true teas come from this plant. What differentiates black tea from green tea, for example, is how the tea is processed. Also, herbal teas are technically not true teas. They’re tisanes […]
DIY Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe
This is a recipe for a powerful cough syrup that stops coughing, soothes the throat and builds up the immune system. It uses honey, fresh Ginger root, and other herbs and ingredients. Angela explains the health benefits of each ingredient. She mentions making s decoction. That is simply taking all of the herbs and boiling […]
Homemade Autumnberry-Apple Cider Jam Recipe
I recently shared a recipe for Autumnberry Jam that discusses the huge health benefits of this berry. It turns out that this modest, wild berry contains 17 times more lycopene than tomatoes. Lycopene has powerful antioxidant properties. It’s a phytonutrient and is thought to prevent or fight cancer of the mouth, throat, skin & prostate and reduces cardiovascular […]
Healthy Gummies for Cold, Flu and Sleep
Healthy gummies are a great way to get your kids used to nutritional snacks. They are also an effective herbal remedy. These gummies are both healthy and medicinal. One of the ingredients induces sleep. Another ingredient boosts the body’s immune system by increasing antioxidant levels. The third ingredient has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. Combine […]
31 Fantastic Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil has so many different health benefits. It contains anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal properties. Coconut oil also helps to keep cholesterol levels within a healthy range. Additionally, it seems to boost metabolism in some people. In addition to health benefits, coconut oil has many other benefits. This article on the Thank Your […]
3 Incredibly Easy Remedies to Help a Dry Nose
The cold winter air can result in not only dry skin, but also dried out nasal passages. This can result in painful breathing, sneezing and nosebleeds. In this article, Claire shares 3 different all-natural remedies that you can use to treat dry nasal passages. Two of the remedies use different oils. Claire provides recipes and […]
How To Naturally Remove Mold With Tea Tree Oil
There’s a wide variety of different molds. Mold is a fungus that occur in warm, damp, and humid conditions. Mold spreads through spores. There is evidence that exposure to indoor mold can cause upper respiratory symptoms like wheezing, coughing, stuffiness, eye irritations and congestion. This article explains how to use Tea Tree Oil to remove indoor […]
Homemade Lilac Rose Face Mask
I think the combination of lilacs and roses is such a wonderful combination if scents. Lilacs have astringent properties and a rose scent is very calming. It’s a really simple recipe that uses the lilacs, roses, honey and a particular type of clay. Once it’s mixed, you just spread the mask on your face. After […]