Cold and Flu Cheat Sheet
No one likes dealing with a cold or the flu. Everything hurts, it’s hard to breathe, and you often can’t think straight. While we may not be able to rest, we aren’t completely hopeless. There are plenty of plants that…
10 Foods You Should Never Eat if You Have Arthritis
Do you have arthritis and keep experiencing symptoms and pain? You may notice that medicine is only doing so much to help, or that you have really bad days of pain and swelling and aren’t sure what is going on.…
How to Make Horseradish Tincture
Known for its sharp odor and strong taste, horseradish can be divisive in the culinary world. But though the taste may not be for everyone, the nutritional benefits aren’t up for debate. Distill the nutritive qualities of the plant into…
DIY Magnesium Rub for Leg Cramps
Did you know that the average person takes between 6,000 and 9,000 steps daily and averages 43 miles worth of trekking in an entire lifetime? With those kinds of numbers, one might think that walking is the cause of leg…
The Immuni-Tea
We find ourselves becoming more confined indoors once again, searching for activities out of the cold. The cold and flu season is not over yet, so it’s time to think about an easy way to boost your immune system throughout…
Struggling with Fatigue? Herbal Remedies to the Rescue!
If you suffer from ongoing fatigue, there's a good chance an infection, thyroid problem, inflammation, or autoimmune disease is to blame. Of course, chronic stress and poor dietary choices can sap our energy as well. While it is critical to…
Royal Jelly – Better than Aspirin?
Royal jelly is a natural product that comes from bees. It has many health benefits, and one of them is anti-inflammation, similar to aspirin. With things like aspirin and acetaminophen having side effects like liver toxicity, many people wonder if…
DIY Anti-Viral Pine Needle Tincture
Pine trees are one of the oldest species on the planet, dating back over 150 million years. Just looking at the year-round green foliage of pine trees can elicit feelings of tranquility and comfort, especially if you live in a…
Foraging Calendar: What to Forage in February
You might think of winter as a time when the Earth rests. But Foraging in February can still be fruitful if you know where and what to look for. So grab your basket and hit the trails to find all…
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Ears At Home
Cleaning your ears at home can be fine if you do it properly. However, most people often end up following common mistakes and making their ear wax problem worse, rather than better. Ears are sensitive, and if you aren’t careful,…