DIY Chickweed Salve Recipe
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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
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.
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Natural Remedies for Food Poisoning
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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…
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5 Benefits of Red Clover & How to Use It for Skin, Scalp, Menopause & More
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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…
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Why I Use Comfrey Leaf + Benefits for First Aid, Wounds & Joint Pain
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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…
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15 Unusual Uses for Banana Peels
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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……
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My Natural First Aid Kit & Remedy Cabinet
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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…
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Cumin Coriander Fennel Tea (for Digestion and Weight Loss)
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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…
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Feverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More
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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…
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Maca Root Benefits for Hormones, Fertility & More
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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…
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How to Use a Neti Pot for Congestion, Allergies & More
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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…
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Natural Aids for Broken Bone Recovery
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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…
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14 Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Fennel (+ Health Benefits)
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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.…
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11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair
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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…
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DIY Herbal Face Steam for Congestion
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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,…
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DIY Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe
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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…
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8 Benefits of Stinging Nettle (& How to Use It in Tea, Tonics, Haircare & More)
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Nettle is one of my favorite herbs. Also called “stinging nettle,” it is packed with nutrients and is even one of the ingredients in my homemade pregnancy tea. Stinging nettle…
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Vinegar of the Four Thieves Health Tonic Recipe
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I mentioned the Vinegar of the Four Thieves when talking about natural bug spray alternatives, but this health tonic is so much more! This herbal tincture is easy to make…
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Soothing Colloidal Oatmeal Bath Recipe for Itchy, Dry Skin
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You won’t find a bowl of oatmeal at my breakfast table, but I do keep oats on hand for DIY skincare projects like these cleansing grains. An oatmeal bath is…
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Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy
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I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. It didn’t sound like something I wanted to try immediately, but when I read about the immune-boosting benefits I decided…
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Lavender Salt Sock (Natural Ear Infection Remedy)
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Ear infections are rough, especially for kids who are suffering through one. We recently took a family trip to the beach and all of my children practically lived in the…
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7 Natural Remedies for Eczema
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I get quite a few questions about skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. I’m not a dermatologist by any means, but I have had some personal experience with eczema (in…
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Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
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In healthy living circles, essential oil use is often an everyday thing. It seems like there’s no harm jumping on the bandwagon! Since essential oils are natural and have amazing…
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Benefits and Uses of Horsetail (Shavegrass)
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I’ve been using herbs and herbal preparations for years now to treat mild issues at home. Horsetail (also called shavegrass) is an herb that I always keep in the herb cabinet…
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How to Detox Your Armpits
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So, in case the title didn’t give it away, today’s post is on an interesting topic, but hear me out before judging! I get a lot of questions from people…