This is Katie’s recipe for a naturally fermented and fizzy ginger ale. In addition to tasting good, it contains healthy probiotics and enzymes. She shares all of the health benefits of ginger. The one benefit most are familiar with is its ability to soothe stomach problems. But there are many more. This recipe uses fresh […]
Detoxifying Face Mask – Ring in the New Year with a Fresh Face!
This is Christina’s recipe for a homemade, detoxifying face mask. It uses a particular clay that absorbs toxins and neutralizes heavy metals in a unique way. She also adds other ingredients that are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. The idea is to draw out toxins first with the clay-based mask, and then promote the […]
Doable 3-Day Winter Detox with Recipes
Usually after holidays we feel overweight and bloated from all of the holiday parties and eating. Let’s face it – there’s a lot of overindulgence in foods and drinks that are just not good for our bodies. In this article, Stephanie first shares 10 detox tips to help you get in the right frame of […]
What is Dry Brushing for the Skin?
You may have heard about dry brushing the skin, but weren’t clear about what it involves and what the benefits are. Katie goes into greater detail, but dry brushing is using a dry brush to brush the skin in a particular way. There are a number of benefits to dry brushing. One that’s mentioned in […]
How to Make a Whipped Coconut Oil Moisturizer
Coconut oil really is wonderful for the skin. It contains medium chain fatty acids, which help the oil to be easily absorbed into the skin. The fatty acids also help to retain skin moisture. Coconut oil also contains other fatty acids that have antimicrobial properties, which promotes healing in the event the skin is scratched or broken. Finally, […]
How To Make A Diffuser Bracelet For Essential Oils
This is a really interesting article by Heather. One part that resonated with me was her discussion of how scents can trigger memories that go all the way back to childhood. In fact, when an experience is chemically saved in long-term memory, the brain actually stores everything about the experience: scents, sounds, temperature, our feelings […]
3-Day Valentines Sale on Herbal Classes & Products
The Herbal Academy of New England is holding a Fantastic 3-Day VALENTINE’S DAY SALE. What you get: 14% off the retail price of the following herbal programs & products The Online Introductory Herbal Course The Online Intermediate Herbal Course – Full Price The Online Intermediate Herbal Course – Monthly Payment Plan Cooking With the Seasons […]
Edible Flowers – Pineapple Sage
Pineapple sage is a beautiful herb that can easily grow to four to five feet tall. The leaves are green during the summer. When the flowers bloom, they’re small, red tulips that will attract not only hummingbirds, but also butterflies. But the really neat thing is that Pineapple Sage actually smells like pineapple! It’s a […]
Do Antiviral Essential Oils Work to Fight the Flu?
Katie wanted to explore whether or not antiviral essential oils really work to prevent flu symptoms. She decided to use an online system that contains a variety of medical abstracts and information. She explains how one essential oil can prevent the flu virus from entering the body. She also discusses the efficacy of another essential […]
5 Ways to Use Frankincense & Myrrh Essential Oils
I found this article fascinating. In Biblical times, frankincense and myrrh were highly prized. Among other things, they were used in anti-aging serus, pain remedies and more. Katie shares a lot of interesting informtion about why frankincense and myrrh were considered so valuable. She explains: Uses for Frankincense What Frankincense smells like Uses for Myrhh […]
10 Natural Home Remedies for Morning Sickness
Morning sickness can be a minor passing symptom or a major, debilitating problem. Nina of DIY Natural has collected 10 natural home remedies to resolve morning sickness. She recommends solutions to mineral deficiencies, ways to increase Vitamin D, lifestyle changes, vitamins, diet, herbs, essential oils, a particular broth high in calcium, and homeopathic remedies. Very […]
Essential Oil Spotlight on Spearmint
In this series, Katie explores essential oils that will help to detoxify your home. In this article, she discusses spearmint. Spearmint has a sweet, light and refreshing scent. Katie explains the difference between spearmint and peppermint. She then shares: The properties of spearmint Uses for spearmint A recipe for a Spearmint-Basil home detoxifying blend It’s […]