Health Benefits of Sumac (& Creative Ways to Use It)
·
Who knew that nearly half of all the plants around us are edible? For many, sumac is one of those plants. Sumac berry clusters have been used for thousands of…
Natural Remedies
These natural remedies are effective at speeding recovery from illness and injury. They are a combination of herbs, supplements and lifestyle adjustments to help your family bounce back from ill health.
-
-
Health Benefits of Essential Oils
·
I’ve already posted in depth about some of the major problems with modern use of essential oils (in one of my most controversial posts to date), but essential oils do have…
-
Natural Ways to Fight Drug-Resistant Head Lice
·
We all know head lice is no fun, and quite possibly a terrifying prospect for any parent to deal with. As more drug-resistant strains emerge, it takes a bit of…
-
Natural Flea Remedies for Pets
·
I’m always looking for the safest way to deal with my family’s minor health issues — and that includes our pets too! Fleas are a common issue with cats and…
-
Essential Oil Cooling Spray for Summer
·
It might just be that I’m spending a lot of time outdoors with my kids, but this summer has seemed unusually hot to me. Not only has it been hot,…
-
The Best Greens Superfood Powders: Are They Worth It? (+ How to Find a Good One)
·
You can’t out-supplement a poor diet (or poor sleep or high stress either). But even with a perfect diet and great sleep, it is still possible to experience nutrient deficiencies…
-
Natural Headache Relief Stick
·
Headaches are often a sign of a deeper problem (like magnesium deficiency). Sometimes though headaches have a practical cause, like five-kids-playing-marching-band-in-the-house-syndrome. Whatever the case, a natural headache relief stick can…
-
Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture Recipe
·
This natural sleep tincture recipe is made with some of my favorite herbs. It’s naturally relaxing, calming, and great for a better night’s sleep. We don’t need it often, but…
-
How to Remedy Snoring Naturally
·
I’m a huge proponent of getting great sleep, but when snoring is an issue, it’s likely that no one is getting very good sleep! Snoring is a common issue in…
-
DIY Chickweed Salve Recipe
·
Chickweed is one backyard herbal remedy that’s good in salad and doubles as a skin salve. You’ll often spot its white flowers poking up through the grass in early spring.…
-
Natural Remedies for Food Poisoning
·
If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know how miserable it is. I always keep natural remedies for food poisoning in my natural medicine cabinet ever since I experienced food…
-
5 Benefits of Red Clover & How to Use It for Skin, Scalp, Menopause & More
·
Red clover is one of my favorite herbs to have on hand. If you go out into your yard in the spring and summer, you’re likely to see it (depending…
-
Why I Use Comfrey Leaf + Benefits for First Aid, Wounds & Joint Pain
·
I love herbal remedies for mild ailments that we can take care of at home, and my comfrey leaf salve has been a go-to for years. Comfrey has come under…
-
15 Unusual Uses for Banana Peels
·
Weird fact about me: I can’t stand bananas. That said, they still have their uses, like banana bread, as a sleep aid, and to ward off aphids from roses. Wait……
-
My Natural First Aid Kit & Remedy Cabinet
·
Despite our best attempts to live a healthy and toxin free life, there are times when illness or injury strikes. In some of these cases (like trauma) conventional medical treatment…
-
Cumin Coriander Fennel Tea (for Digestion and Weight Loss)
·
After a surgery my husband had years ago (with resulting secondary infection and IV antibiotic use), his gut needed a little extra help. A gut rehabilitation he was following at…
-
Feverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More
·
Medicinal herbs are a great way to help support the body and boost health. Whenever my family needs some support recovering from an illness or mending a wound, I turn…
-
Maca Root Benefits for Hormones, Fertility & More
·
I love using herbs and spices to support the body in healing itself. Maca root is a favorite because it’s so supportive of the body’s production of hormones. Since hormones…
-
How to Use a Neti Pot for Congestion, Allergies & More
·
I always prefer natural remedies at home for cold and flu symptoms if possible. We use a neti pot daily when cold and flu season comes around and it makes…
-
Natural Aids for Broken Bone Recovery
·
Not long ago one of our kids broke her leg while playing outside. Luckily, she recovered quickly and was back on her feet in just four weeks. I believe that…
-
14 Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Fennel (+ Health Benefits)
·
I love to use herbs and spices in everything from infused water to breakfast sausage since they are full of nutrients and flavor that make any dish healthier and more appealing.…
-
11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair
·
Between postpartum hair loss (six times!) and Hashimoto’s, I saw too much hair go down the drain in the past. I use castor oil for hair growth and this hair…
-
DIY Herbal Face Steam for Congestion
·
Ever had a cold or congestion and instinctively inhaled the steam from a mug of warm tea or taken a steamy shower for the benefits? Depending on what you were drinking,…
-
DIY Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe
·
We don’t get sick often, and when we do, I prefer to let the body fight the illness naturally whenever possible. That being said, illnesses that include coughing (like bronchitis or a…