Ginger has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It contains a variety of beneficial properties. Just a few are: antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral. In this article, Kami shares her recipe for Ginger Tea. If you’re concerned about getting a cold or the flu, drinking a cup or two of this tea can help. Kami […]
Last Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re stumped about presents to give or hate the idea of shopping in stores, check out this great article by Marie. She’s pulled together some terrific recipes for natural products that you can make and give as presents. These are also easy gifts to make. You’ll find: 8 […]
Best Essential Oils for Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet
Swollen ankles and feet are unsightly and can be painful. Some causes of swollen ankles, legs, and feet include: Standing on your feet for extended periods of time Sitting for extended periods of time on car rides or airplane flights Being overweight Too much salt in your diet Sedentary lifestyle Since there are other, more […]
How to Make Homemade Coconut Honey Balm
Jan shares her recipe for a very simple balm that’s ideal for soothing damaged, dry or irritated skin. You can also use it to protect the paws of your dog! This is an ideal balm for a beginner. There are only 3 ingredients. Jan provides easy-to-follow directions. Be sure to read the “Tips and Variations” […]
Essential Oil Spotlight – Cinnamon Essential Oil
In this article, Katie spotlights Cinnamon essential oil. Cinnamon has a wonderful, warm herbal scent. Katie explains: How to use Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil in essential oil blends What Cinnamon Essential Oil smells like What health ailments you can use Cinnamon essential oil for What other specific essential oils Cinnamon blends well with Safety information […]
How to Make Happy Tummy Honey
Kami shares her recipe for spiced honey tea which is a perfect home remedy for an upset stomach. It’s a simple recipe that uses honey and 3 dried and powdered herbs. Kami explains how to mix, store and age the herbal honey. One herb has been used as a diuretic and to treat upset stomachs. […]
101 Superfoods That Stop Your Joint Pain and Inflammation
Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods that contribute to good health and may even help some medical conditions. Superfoods should be consumed as a part of an overall healthy, balanced diet. Chronic inflammation contributes to a lot of diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia, and lupus are autoimmune diseases in which the immune system activates an inflammatory response even […]
17 Anti-Aging Oils for Beautiful Skin & Recipes
This is an information-packed article. Janice discusses 17 different oils that can be used in anti-aging remedies. She also includes recipes for 3 different anti-aging serums. The oils are divided between carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite carrier oils for beauty applications is Rosehip Seed Oil. Janice explains the concentrated component in […]
How to Make a May Chang & Loofah Bar Soap
This is a really creative, homemade soap. Lindsey decided to embed loofah into one side of a large bar soap. This recipe is for May Change soap, but you could do the same thing with any scent. May Chang is an easier name to remember for Litsea Cubeba essential oil. It’s extracted from the fruit […]
Essential Oil Spotlight – Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
In this article, Katie spotlights Roman Chamomile essential oil. If you like the scent of chamomile tea, you’ll like this oil. I love these articles because they introduce us to essential oils we might not use that often. Katie shares the following in her article: The difference between Roman Chamomile and German Chamomile essential oils […]
Homemade Vaseline Recipe – The Look and Feel of Petroleum Jelly Without the Toxins
Andrea wanted to create a homemade vaseline that had the look and feel of petroleum jelly, but without the toxins. She succeeded! It’s a simple recipe that uses 3 different oils, beeswax, and two other ingredients. She explains how to heat the oils, add the other ingredients, and then whisk until you have a creamy, […]
5 Essential Oils We Use Everyday
In this article, Leah shares 5 essential oils that she uses everyday. Three of the essential oils are individual oils and two are essential oil blends. She provides a profile for each essential oil including its properties (antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory etc). Then Leigh shares the different ways she uses each essential oil. Finally for the […]