A temperature drop in the winter can result in cold, dry air outside, and heated air inside. The combination of these can dry out your sinuses, resulting in thickening mucus and congestion. This can also result in pain and pressure…
Parsley is a somewhat underrated herb. Not only is it tasty, but its medicinal properties are varied. It’s easy to grow since it also self-seeds. You can harvest parsley in most climates throughout the spring and early summer. For the…
First of all, if you have regular bowel movements and no gastrointestinal tract conditions, then you don’t need to cleanse your bowels. Evolution has specifically designed our bowels to cope with our body’s waste including bacteria and toxins so most…
Mature compost and bark chips are always going to be your best choice as a fertilizer, since these provide a broad range of nutrients as well as organic matter, making them more effective than any liquid fertilizer. But there are…
Apart from a well-balanced diet, there are numerous herbal compounds that can help your hair grow. Most plants contain anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial compounds which soothe and cleanse the scalp. This means you can use any plant in this remedy and…
Your liver is responsible for at least 500 different functions and taking care of it is usually a no-brainer; just eat healthy and minimize alcohol intake and it will take care of detoxifying the organs and blood, producing hormones, synthesizing…
There are some weeds that are more troublesome than others. Thistles and wild oats, for example, die off and break down easily in the compost, but others, such as some running grasses and vines, can be persistent little buggers and…
Whenever possible, I try to use a natural product that is safe for me as well as the environment, but finding a detergent that fulfills both criteria can be difficult. So, when it comes to pre-treating stains and hand washing…
We all want a brilliant, white smile, but there are some pretty outrageous claims out there about how to whiten your teeth without a trip to the dentist. After a bit of research, there are three effective home whitening remedies…
An itchy rash, flaky skin, discoloration, and general discomfort. These are the usual signs and symptoms of a fungal skin infection. Infections usually occur in moist, sweaty areas of the body because as fungi, those are the conditions they love.…