This is a recipe by Wellness Mama for pain relief lotion bars. Use these lotion bars if you have sore muscles after working in the garden, muscle aches after a workout at the gym or sore muscles in general. The bars contain coconut oil, peppermint oil, arnica oil, menthol and other ingredients. Easy to make […]
The Power of Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint to Treat Allergies & Inflammation
When our bodies fight off toxins, allergens or stressors, sometimes the antibody response attacks other parts of our bodies like the joints, skin, stomach etc. This amounts to an allergic attack. Rebecca of Camp Wander reveals how an essential oil blend of Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint can produce a component that reduces the inflammation results […]
How to Identify Calendula {Pot Marigold vs. Common Marigold}
This is a really interesting and helpful post. JES explains how to identify calendula (pot marigold) from common marigolds. Some gardeners and herbalists can do this visually. However, others need more clues. JES explains how to identify calendula by: Scent Appearance of the Seeds When they bloom JES explains the medicinal uses of calendula and […]
4 Ways to Save Money on Green Cleaning Products
If you look at commercial cleaning products that are indeed natural, you’ll often find that they’re more expensive. This is generally because of the quality of the ingredients. In this post, Holistic Dad shares 4 different ways to save money on all-natural, eco-friendly, green cleaning products. One option involves more involvement on your part, but will […]
4 Simple Remedies for Toothache Relief
It does seem to be a universal law that any toothache will strike you over the weekend when there isn’t a dentist in sight. This post by Claire focuses on tooth pain that caused by cavities and dental decay. Claire first explains the structure of the tooth and then shares how cavities form. (If this […]
Natural Remedies for Food Poisoning
Katie of Wellness Mama relates her experience with food poisoning, and the two natural remedies that brought her relief. If you have some fairly common products at home, you’ll also be able to counteract food poisoning. Also in the comments section of this post, there is an excellent remedy by Dazane for “Black Magic.” Black […]
10 Herbal Remedies for Hair Loss
Thinning hair and hair loss are problems faced by both men and women. This post shares a list of 10 herbs that can help with thinning hair and hair loss. There aren’t any recipes. But if you’re suffering from thinning hair and hair loss, it’s a good starting overview of herbs to look at. Click […]
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea for Women’s Health
Claire first discusses the health benefits of red raspberry leaves. Some of the benefits include easing menstrual cramps and easing labor. She also explains all of the healthy components in raspberry leaves, including some great, in-depth information Finally, she discusses when and how a pregnant woman should start drinking this tea. She includes a nice, simple […]
5 Homemade Products Using Flowers & Herbs From Your Garden
Jan has just released her book, 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home. To celebrate she created a free download that includes 5 new remedies and recipes. They’re all made from flowers and herbs that you can grow in your garden. You’ll find recipes for: Rose Salt Scrub Cubes Cooling Calendula Gel Basil […]
10 Homemade Natural Hair Treatments
Stacy at a Delightful Home has put together a great list of natural hair treatments. My favorite recipe is the Mint Tonic which includes dried mint, water and vinegar. You massage it into your scalp and let sit for 10 minutes. Then you shampoo as usual. Not only does the mint hair tonic stimulate your […]
Merissa’s Homemade Diaper Rash Cream
Merissa of LittleHouseLiving.com has developed her own homemade diaper rash cream. Her recipe excludes zinc oxide. unlike other homemade diaper rash creams, she says that this cream is cloth diaper-friendly. Many homemade diaper rash creams end up building up on cloth diapers. This is a nice, simple recipe with just 4 ingredients. Very easy to […]
How to Make Herbal Tinctures
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. Katie at Wellnessmama.com is an expert at making tinctures. In this post she shares general instructions on how to make a tincture. She uses an […]