There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee—or is there? Herbal coffee is an option. The prospect of ditching coffee beans for an alternative becomes increasingly appealing. Surprisingly, many of these substitutes made from herbs, fruits, and mushrooms, are…
Natural remedies can be a good way to treat your health issues without additional chemicals, but they’re not always safe. If you’re already taking other drugs or medications, you need to know which herbs interact with them. In minor instances,…
Honey has long been touted as a health food, but did you know it’s more than just a sweetener? Over the ages, people in many countries have used honey as the medicine it is. You can use this delicious substance…
Everyone should have a first aid kit on hand for those times when someone is mildly injured. However, the regular kits are full of products that are laden with chemicals and you might prefer to have a more natural alternative.…
Herbal remedies aren’t just for humans. If you haven’t yet tried medicinal herbs with your pets, it’s a great time to start. Animals, when in the wild, will automatically seek out herbs on their own if they’re sick. You can…
Trees are everywhere, but they’re rarely considered useful apart from providing building and fire materials. Did you know that bark provided by trees can also be a survival item? Let’s take a look at some of the great uses for…
Whether you’re very familiar with herbs or just getting started with them, you’re bound to make a mistake sometimes. There are so much information and misinformation available out there that it’s easy to commit these very common errors. Once you…
Did you grow up hearing certain rules about herbal medicine? While many tips and tricks for using herbs medicinally are quite sound, some are actually myths. It’s a good idea to know which rules you should abandon if you’re planning…
Staying healthy as you age is of utmost importance. Your body has gotten you this far, let’s make sure it keeps going for the next five decades! With that in mind, here are some tips to help you make the…
Autoimmune diseases can be devastating. While some are more well known, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, there are hundreds of diseases where the body’s own immune system turns on itself. Rather than protecting the body from outside threats, the…