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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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.…
To treat any form of pain, you should consider what symptoms you need to combat. In many cases, pain is associated with inflammation, fluid build-up, swelling, stiffness, muscle spasm, and/or a decrease in blood circulation. So, when making yourself a…
Our plant of the week is the Marsh Mallow or Marshmallow which is related to the Hollyhock and in the same family as the hibiscus. The most well-known variety of Marsh Mallow – both as a garden shrub and as…
Natural remedies to common minor health issues are becoming more popular, and most of them are simple enough to make at home. Fire cider is one of the remedies that is trending due to it being known to improve a…
