Growing your own medicinal herbs does not require copious amounts of space. In fact, many of the most frequently grown natural remedies can be grown indoors year-round no matter where you live. Cultivating your own medicinal herbs enhances your survival…
High cholesterol and high blood pressure are damaging to your heart and arteries, and if you are affected by these silent health conditions, you're more at risk for health issues such as heart attack and stroke. While many physicians will…
Basil is a wonderful herb that can be a great accompaniment to your garden. Unfortunately, it doesn't survive the first frost of the season, and you might find yourself needing it throughout the year. The good news is that basil…
You’ve probably heard of companion planting, but what about the opposite? Which herbs should be kept separated from each other, never to meet? You might be surprised to learn that some herbs just don’t get along at all and should…
One of the healthiest vegetables to add to your diet, cabbage is a member of the Brassica family, which also includes our friends broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. Cabbage has many superpowers. When cabbage is taken internally as a raw juice,…
Many people ask, "What is a dandelion?" Dandelions grow in many areas around the world. The scientific name for dandelion is Taraxacum spp. Also called “Dent-de-lion” or “Lion’s tooth” these beaming little yellow spheres come alive at the start of…
Herbs have been used as medicine for thousands of years. There was a period of time where the idea of using herbal remedies became unpopular, but these medicinal plants are making a definite comeback. Herbal teas can be a great…
Arthritis afflicts many people, especially the elderly. Caused by a variety of different means, arthritis is a painful swelling of joints, which at the least makes it difficult to accomplish everyday activities and at worst can be debilitating. The normal…
Granny was a farmer. She and Papa had a small farm and grew most of their food. They purchased flour, coffee, and sugar, but most other foods came from the farm. She also had a medicinal garden and grew her…
Turmeric has taken over the spotlight in the last few years as a spice or supplement with super powers. While many think it is the newest thing to hit the shelves, this potent root has actually had a huge following…