The Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is part of a large group/genus which includes several berries including Blueberries, Lingenberries, Huckleberries, and Cranberries. Other names include Whim berries and Whortleberries. One unhelpful popular name that is given to the Bilberry is “European…
Losing weight can be a challenge at the best of times. If you’re looking for a way to drop those pounds more efficiently than with just diet and exercise, you may want to try essential oils. However, there are a…
You probably see the name Bayer every time you open the medicine cabinet, and most likely it's on a bottle of aspirin. The Bayer pharmaceutical company originally trademarked the word Aspirin, and first started marketing as a synthetic form of…
Winter is a time when the Earth rests. Cold weather causes plants to go dormant and makes us want to stay inside where it is warm. While cold short days aren’t the best for foraging plants, it is a great…
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub that is part of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Common names include Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, and Poison Gooseberry. The word “Ashwagandha” is Sanskrit for “the smell of the horse”. While that may…
You likely already know about the health benefits of honey, which are many, but did you know that you can increase its benefits? All you need to do is add some cinnamon, which is a powerful natural medicine on its…
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…
Winter is here, and we can see white everywhere. While the snow looks beautiful, it doesn’t sound alluring for exercises and outdoor activities. The cold limits our ability to enjoy the outdoors and sweat, which results in weight gain. Add…
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…
