Numerous fungi are found all over our body, but they usually go unnoticed. However, sometimes they are able to penetrate below the skin via a cut or abrasion, and then subsequently flourish in the warm, moist conditions our body provides…
Activated charcoal involves a number of steps that strip the impurities from the charcoal. This “cleansing” does a number of things: it increases the pore size and surface area as it frees up more sites on the charcoal molecules so…
Losing weight is grueling. Luckily there’s plenty of research into weight loss, and employing a broad range of tactics is often the key to success, and this includes supporting your weight loss plan with herbs and spices. There are a…
Traditionally used for treating bruising and muscle pain, Arnica has more recently been used in many cosmetics as well. It is a member of the sunflower family and is incredibly hardy. Arnica has a number of different types of antioxidants,…
Making your own salve is especially rewarding when you can harvest many of the ingredients you need straight from the garden. And that includes a homemade salve for wrinkles. This article discusses which components are recommended to make an effective…
We have all heard of tinctures, salves, poultices, and even elixirs, but what about an oxymel? Put simply, an oxymel is a remedy that infuses the medicinal properties of herbs into a mixture of vinegar and honey. This method is…
Fluorides, glycerol's, artificial sweeteners, triglycerides, and sulfates. With the debate still on-going about how beneficial or harmful conventional toothpaste really is, it’s certainly a good time to consider making your own natural toothpaste. What Constitutes an Effective Homemade Toothpaste? pH…
Tiger balm has been around since 1870, so most people have come across it at some stage, but there are actually a few easy methods that you can use to make your own tiger balm with a few “essential” ingredients…
Providing your hair follicles with enough nutrients and minerals is a crucial part of having healthy hair. Making your own honey infused hair oil is easy, and you can find most of the ingredients you need either in the kitchen…
To treat any form of pain, you should consider what symptoms you need to combat. In many cases, pain is associated with inflammation, fluid build-up, swelling, stiffness, muscle spasm, and/or a decrease in blood circulation. So, when making yourself a…