Anyone who has dealt with eczema, or treated family members with eczema, knows how frustrating and painful it can be. The incessant scratching – day and night. The interrupted sleep. The embarrassment. The constant effort to manage it. It’s a…
Fungal skin infections are not uncommon and include athlete’s foot, ringworm, yeast infections, and those that affect the nails on hands and feet. Fortunately, most of these conditions can usually be treated easily if they are mild. For those who…
Antibiotics are a life saving tool when used appropriately, but in 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated, “antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, food security and development today”. Because bacteria, having been on earth…
The power of herbs amazes us, and their healing, medicinal, living spirit, you only wish it could last forever! Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed tried-and-true way for an herb power to stay eternally potent. However, there are ways to extend…
Every gardener has had that moment when you come across a new plant that has sprung up from seemingly nowhere, and you’re not sure whether to pull out the suspected weed while it’s still at a manageable stage or nurture…
Most gardeners will probably agree that they do not want weeds in their gardens and that they would prefer to use more natural methods to get rid of them and avoid resorting to chemicals. After all, you all want healthy…
Being congested due to allergies, or for any reason for that matter, is not fun at all. The pharmacy may have some solutions for your symptoms, but there are some much more natural strategies that can help. By using herbs,…
Staying healthy as you age is of utmost importance. Your body has gotten you this far, let’s make sure it keeps going for the next five decades! With that in mind, here are some tips to help you make the…
Having a cluster of deeply embedded boils, wounds, or tick bites are pretty bad. If you are new to herbal remedies and treatments, then you might not have heard about black salve. What is Black Drawing Salves? If prepared well,…
In summer time, one of the main things that keeps people from enjoying their outdoor spaces is mosquitoes. Nothing ruins a backyard barbeque or even just a relaxing evening outside faster than a swarm of mosquitoes attacking your skin. While…