Heat is something that many of us detest. Older adults, in particular, are prone to heat-related issues, which may even cause untimely death. The elderly make up the majority of deaths caused by heat strokes. Hence, it is crucial that…
When gathering herbs for edible or medicinal use, it is vitally important that you are able to positively identify your herbs. Yarrow is an extremely useful herb that can be gathered from the wild, but it looks a lot like…
Most of us have experienced a skin rash at some time. A rash could be due to exposure to a chemical substance, an insect bite, a plant such as poison ivy, a medical condition like lupus, an allergic reaction to…
Autoimmune diseases can be devastating. While some are more well known, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, there are hundreds of diseases where the body’s own immune system turns on itself. Rather than protecting the body from outside threats, the…
Growing your own medicinal plants to concoct home-made remedies can be very satisfying, and it’s a tradition that still exists all over the world. However, there are a handful of plants found in the backyard that if eaten, can cause…
Anxiety affects roughly 40 million adult Americans each year and the vast majority of them never receive treatment. Whatever your reasons for not wanting to take medications, you should be aware that there are medicinal herbs that can give you…
These skin-soothing cubes are perfect to stash in your freezer and pull out as needed to quickly relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin irritations such as razor burn, scrapes, and itchy insect bites. Easy to make at home, this…
There are many reasons why you should hide some plants from your neighbors. If you live in an HOA area, there are rules about which plants you can grow and which are outlawed. Additionally, in a SHTF situation, edible and…
With the arrival of summer, you have the perfect opportunity to harvest and store medicinal herbs for use throughout the rest of the year. It’s a great time to look beyond your own herb bed and see what you can…
If you or a loved one suffers from evening snores, this is the perfect remedy. With only carrots, apples, ginger, lemon, honey and chamomile this quick and easy juice before bed makes way for a better night's sleep. First and…