Homemade Adaptogenic Bars With Ashwagandha
Adaptogens are non-toxic plants used in herbal medicine to help the body ‘adapt’, counteracting the effects of stress in the body. They work with your body to resist emotional and physical stressors. Historically used in Ayurvedic and Chinese healing traditions,…
Avoid Spring Allergies With These 7 Natural Remedies
With the fresh feeling of spring comes pollen and allergies. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you probably dread this season . . . but there are natural remedies to help you combat that stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and headache.…
20 Edible And Medicinal Plants You Can Forage In March
After the long cold winter, nothing is more exciting than the first green shoots popping up in the spring. In March we see the first hints that the long months of eating preserved foods are over. As the snow melts…
California Poppy
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is one of eleven species in the Eschscholzia or Poppy genus. Depending on how it is grown, it is either an herbaceous, hardy annual or a perennial with very deep roots. This poppy is also known…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Comfrey
Many of us are not aware of the hidden wonders in our garden. There are a lot of plants that we take for granted because we didn’t know how useful they are when it comes to our general well-being. One…
How To Make A Horseradish Tonic For Nasal Congestion
Nasal congestion or sinus congestion is not only annoying but also one of your body’s warning systems, letting you know there is a possible infection brewing or that you need to give ourselves something to clear this mucus out. Sometimes…
Bedtime Drinks That Burn Belly Fat
As we grow older, our metabolism isn’t as fast as it was before. Trust me, you’re not the only person who struggles with losing unwanted belly fat! I do, too. There are many of us out there who want to…
What Happens If You Take 2 Cloves Every Day?
I always associate cloves with the holiday season. A key ingredient in gingerbread, cloves add that distinctive flavor to that holiday treat. But cloves are more than just a holiday spice. They are common in Indian cuisine and other forms…