Better Than Espresso: Chaga Mushroom Coffee
When you mention mushrooms, most people picture a delicate, soft mushroom with a typical cap and maybe some gills. But chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is not your typical mushroom, so much so, that its classification is still debated by botanists.…
5 ‘Miracle Trees’ The Native Americans Used For Medicine
Native Americans have used herbs, trees, and plants for thousands of years to cure themselves as well as to purify their spirits and bring balance and harmony into their lives and surrounding areas. According to oral traditions, they learned about…
DIY Watermelon Extract for Blood Pressure
Watermelon is believed to date back 5,000 years when it was prized in southern Africa for its water content and being tolerant to droughts. It made its way to Egypt around 1,000 years later and watermelons were made sweeter and…
How To Make Peppermint Oil At Home
Updated: 13 March 2025 First I would like to clarify that this is not an article about how to make your own peppermint essential oil. Making peppermint essential oil requires setting up a distillery, and even though you can buy…
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Avocado Ice Cream
What makes this creamy ice cream so great besides delicious matcha, warm spices, and it being dairy-free, you might ask? It's the ability to squash inflammation while simultaneously being the bomb, that's what! Avocado Ice Cream is the best addition…
Lavender Vinegar
Maybe you are wondering what in the world you are going to do with lavender vinegar and... it's a fair question. But hold your scroll for just a minute. If you weren't already aware, vinegar is great for cooking, but…
Summer Juices That Keep You Fit
Juices can be a great way to keep you fit in summer. Not only are they hydrating but they also give you many other health benefits too. Some fruits and vegetables are better to use than others though. I’m going…