16 Medicinal Herbs You Should Grow Side by Side
You’ve probably heard of companion planting before, but most people use this in terms of growing vegetables together. While it can be a very effective method of vegetable gardening, there’s actually some evidence that points to growing specific herbs together,…
Cramp Bark Tincture for Muscle Aches, Cramps and Spasms
Making your own cramp bark tincture is an excellent way to extract the medicinal compounds found in cramp bark. This tincture can make the benefits of cramp bark available for everyday use. Cramp bark can help muscle spasms and aches…
Horseradish
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana or Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial in the cabbage family and related to wasabi, kale, turnips, broccoli, and radish. Although the leaves can be cooked as a vegetable, it is the root that is more commonly used…
How To Make Your Own Raspberry Vinegar
Raspberry vinegar is a healthy condiment that is a great way to spice up a dish. You can use it on salads, in marinades, on roasted vegetables, and add it to stir-fry sauces. I will share some other recipe ideas…
10 Remedies You Can Find In Your Kitchen
When you begin to explore natural remedies you quickly realize that many herbs and spices that we use in our everyday cooking can also be medicinal. The idea of food as medicine is not a new one. My pantry is…
DIY Calendula Eye Balm
Ease those tired eyes with this incredible Calendula Eye Balm. This eye balm is so soothing, you will feel like your eyes are sparkling. It moisturizes, reduces fine lines, and is anti-inflammatory to reduce puffiness. Making it yourself allows you…
The Driveway Weed Similar To Vicodin
As we get older we begin to have more aches and pains. But who has time to slow down? If you find yourself in the same situation but don’t want to take a lot of prescription medications like Vicodin, keep…
Homemade Juice For Blood Pressure
If you’re looking to prevent or help reduce high blood pressure there are a number of natural remedies available. This homemade juice for blood pressure is a great way because you can include so many different ingredients and take them…