Have you ever had an itchy, scaly rash between your toes? Then you know how miserable Athlete’s Foot can make you feel. You’re at increased risk for picking up Athlete’s Foot if: You wear tight-fitting shoes or damp socks a lot Go barefoot in swimming pools, saunas, locker rooms, gyms and other public places where […]
How to Build a 3 Drum Rain Water Collection System
Conserving rainwater is increasingly important as different areas of the country go through drought. Rather than letting rainwater flow through gutters and downspouts into the ground, there are different ways to collect the rainwater. You can use the water for watering gardens, which is better than using treated tap water. Rainwater is also less expensive […]
Warmed Hazelnut Vanilla Milk Recipe
Do you ever crave a hot drink alternative to coffee, tea or hot cocoa? I know I do. I found this recipe for warmed hazelnut vanilla milk on the Just a Little Nutty website. It really hits the spot, especially during colder weather. It’s a warmed blend of milk, vanilla and hazelnut. There are very clear directions […]
Sweet Mandarin Orange, Cantaloupe & Strawberry Facial Mask
Shannon wanted to make a face mask that would exfoliate and moisturize her skin. I love the ingredients in this recipe because they smell fruity and summery. So you can use this facial in the dead of winter and dream about a warm, sunny day at the beach!Here are a few of the ingredients: Mandarin […]
Homemade Tallow Balm for Mature Skin Recipe
Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat. That might seem a strange ingredient for a skin cream but it’s not. Marie provides a link to another in-depth article about the positive properties of tallow that has come from grass-fed cows or sheep. The composition of tallow actually seems to strengthen the cell […]
Homemade Ligament and Tendon Pain Rub Recipe
Tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is the fibrous cord that connects a muscle to a bone. It’s caused by repetitive impact on the tendon like carpentry, gardening, tennis, golf, scrubbing and more. A ligament is the fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone. For example, ligaments connect the separate […]
Must-Have Herbs & Remedies – Prep Your Body + Spirit for Winter
Winter is a season of increased darkness, snow, and wind chill readings. It’s also a time when we seem to get sick more frequently with colds, coughs, sore throats and the flu. In this article, Andrea has collected some must-have herbal remedies to help get through the Winter, as healthy as possible. In addition to discussing each […]
9 Herbal Books for Your Reading Pleasure
I wanted to share 9 books about herbalism that you might enjoy. They range from classics to more current publications. I included a link to each book on Amazon, along with the book description, if available. If you see a book you like, just click the link for the book for more information. [easyazon_link asin=”1438243081″ locale=”US” […]
Soothe Arthritis Pain with White Willow Tea
White Willow Bark is an ancient herb that’s in the Salicaceae family. It was used in the time of Socrates when people would chew the bark to relieve pain or fever. It has many medicinal uses including treating arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and pain relief. Its properties include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antirheumatic. It contains both salicin and […]
107 Everyday Uses for Coconut Oil
The popularity of coconut oil has certainly exploded. It’s excellent for moisturizing skin. It adds moisture to the skin and then forms a thin protective layer over the skin that holds moisture in. It’s an ideal cosmetic oil if you have inflamed skin, or skin conditions. But there are many other uses for this wonderful […]
Decorate Your Food with Six Spicy Edible Flowers
There’s a surprisingly long list of flowers that are edible. I’ve used culinary lavender in ice cream, lemonade, and shortbread cookies. It adds a lightly floral taste, very subtle. Calendula flowers add a spicy and peppery flavor, a bit like saffron. And of course chamomile petals can be used to make a tea that has […]
Herbal Secrets to Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Stacey discusses in detail some herbs, supplements and remedies that have been used for ages to prevent colds and flu and to shorten the duration of colds and flu. One thing that makes this article different is that Stacey notes research studies, where they are available, for the remedies. She discusses: Kimchi, Kefir, Yogurt and […]