Fermented Rice Water
Recently, rice water has become a popular skin and hair treatment, however, many people seem to be skipping a crucial step; fermentation! Fermentation is crucial due to the change in pH it creates, and when making a DIY hair or…
The DIY Turmeric Tonic That’ll Help You Conquer a Cold
When it comes to fighting a cold, it can feel like nothing you do is having any effect. But there's hope! A DIY turmeric tonic can help you tackle cold symptoms naturally, and give you back your energy and well-being.…
How to Treat Conjunctivitis Naturally
No one likes getting conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, also commonly known as pink eye, is when something infects or inflames the eye. Unless you have a bacterial infection, there really is no cure for pink eye, but there are ways you can…
What Happens if You Burn Bay Leaves?
Bay leaves are a popular spice harvested from the fragrant shrub laurel. It has a woodsy and slightly pungent aroma that enhances the flavors in curries, soups, and stews. It is a popular spice for a number of dishes. Aside…
Japanese Knotweed: A Mighty Medicinal Herb
Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), which is native to East Asia, Japan, Korea, and China, is widely regarded as an invasive weed due to its rapid growth and hardiness. Regardless, it is a powerful medicinal herb. This botanical should be on…
Better than Botox
Young-looking skin can be difficult to achieve. Some people rely on Botox, but it has a lot of harmful side effects and doesn’t really help in the long run. If you want something that is safe, natural and easy to…
DIY Antifungal Powder for Toenail Fungus
Nothing can make you want to crawl under a rock (or at least stick your feet under it) as much as a raging case of foot fungus can. Thick, discolored nails and a wretched smell can make this condition humiliating.…
Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a vine with claw-like thorns curling out from its stem. The plant utilizes it to hook itself and climb higher up into the canopy in its rainforest home. It can climb trees that are as…
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Potato Juice
Plants offer us a cornucopia of nutrition and medicine. Many times, these categories tightly overlap. Eating a rich, diverse diet of whole foods will set the foundations of good health, but sometimes a specific ailment or issue needs more targeted…
Homemade Herbal Elixir for Fatty Liver
If anything can illuminate the need for changes in health and lifestyle habits, a fatty liver diagnosis can. Learning that one of your organs isn't functioning well can be felt in the pit of your stomach. It's devastating. But the…