Easy DIY Tiger Balm
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…
How to Tell the Difference Between Bittersweet Nightshade and Deadly Nightshade
Deadly nightshade and bittersweet nightshade are two very different plants, although they are often confused. Because both plants are poisonous, deadly nightshade is often used to refer to either plant, adding to the confusion. To help avoid this confusion, I…
Soak Your Troubles Away with Homemade Tub Tea
Nothing soothes the soul like a good warm bath—especially when the bath contains herbs, nourishing essential oils, and salts. But you know what’s not soothing? Cleaning the tub afterward. An herbal bath is luxurious but can leave bits and pieces…
Evening Primrose
Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is part of the Oenothera genus that contains an astonishing 145 species. It is thought that may have come from the Greek for “wine scenting” as the plant’s roots were used for this purpose. This…
Natural Remedies with Risky Drug Interaction
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,…
Do This Before Going to Bed To Rebuild Your Gums
Dental health is an essential part of maintaining a healthy body. While we focus a lot on having shiny white teeth it is important not to forget the role our gums play. Unhealthy gums can lead to gingivitis and if…
DIY Honey-Infused Hair Oil
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…
How To Make Your Own Probiotics
Probiotics are a type of good bacteria that are only found in a handful of foods. They are known for their ability to improve and maintain a healthy gut. However, the health benefits and medicinal properties are numerous and will…
5 Natural Remedies for Treating Vertigo
Vertigo can be a life-changing condition. Many people experience vertigo occasionally but if you suffer from chronic vertigo you never know when the world around you will suddenly begin to spin. Dizziness isn’t the only symptom that vertigo sufferers experience.…