“Oil of Oregano has many health benefits. It can reduce pain and inflammation and can fight off infection. It also can boost the immune system. It has been used to reduce the symptoms and duration of the cold and flu, help relieve digestive problems, and provide relief for muscle aches and pains. Uses for Oil […]
“I only remember having strep throat once in my life but oh my I will never forget it. It wasn’t too long after we started out on our health journey. I had recently signed up for the School of Natural Healing Courses and had done quite a few of the assignments. I had never had […]
“I love herbs, and I also enjoy alcohol. You dedicated readers know for sure that I adore honey… so I generally do my best to combine those three ingredients in as many forms as possible. My cabinets are full of jars, and those jars are full of strange floating bits in colored liquid. It makes […]
“Ayurveda gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest. That’s because this wonder spice has time-tested digestion-friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other health benefits. In India, we use ginger liberally in our daily life. Ginger-spiked chai is a household favorite, and it’s grandma’s antidote of choice for battling cold and flu. On […]
“Researchers now say indoor air can be 10 times more polluted than the air outdoors. This is due to the many toxic products we have in our homes, such as formaldehyde and benzene released from furniture, rugs, plastic and paints. These products can then trigger headaches, fatigue, wheezing, allergic reactions, or a blue mood. Many […]
“Silver has been used medicinally and preventatively for centuries. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, and Pliny the Elder, a Roman scholar, both wrote of the use of silver to treat wounds and prevent disease. Water, milk and vinegar were stored in silver containers to maintain freshness and prevent contamination since ancient times. As recently as […]
“It’s good to grow in our knowledge of simple foods, plants, flowers, and herbs that can be used to protect us against illness as well as cure us from infections and disease. Some of these foodstuffs can be consumed in their organic state… some gain highest potency when brewed into teas or tinctures… while others […]
“Getting to sleep is like solving a personal puzzle, with a different component of a good night’s rest being a piece of that puzzle. It’s different for each of us, and unlocking your unique code is crucial if you want to function at your best and view life with a cheery disposition. Sleeping well is […]
“If you have a yard, chances are you are growing the ingredients for a skin soothing herbal infusion without even trying! Plantain (Plantago major) is considered a weed, but it also contains natural constituents that are wonderful for your skin. Violet (Viola odorata) leaves are in the same category (not to mention that the flowers […]
“Along with the cooler fall and winter weather inevitably comes cold and flu season. Truth be told, some days I don’t mind the excuse of staying in my fleece pajamas and sipping hot cocoa because I am feeling “under the weather.” But I do not like having a stuffy head! I found a fun recipe […]