Hair loss can be triggered by genetic, hormonal, stress-related, and emotional problems. Also, poor diets and vitamin deficiencies are contributing factors. The type of baldness found in men, that manifests as receding hairlines and partial baldness, is known as Androgenic…
As much as we love coloring our everyday items, the dyes we use often contain super harsh and harmful chemicals. Wouldn’t it be great if we could replace synthetic dyes with natural dyes? Natural dyes, as the name suggests, come…
Activated charcoal involves a number of steps that strip the impurities from the charcoal. This “cleansing” does a number of things: it increases the pore size and surface area as it frees up more sites on the charcoal molecules so…
Finding ways to conveniently apply the wonderful pain-relieving qualities of mint is sometimes a challenge. You may have gorgeous, fragrant peppermint plants growing in the garden, or soothing peppermint tea. Perhaps you have a small bottle of aromatic essential oils…
During the cold season or any time when air quality is poor or there are other airway irritations, having your own homemade cough drops can help soothe and relieve coughs and sore throats. If you enjoy making candy, preserves, or…
Pine resin salve is an incredible addition to your homemade pharmacy and a first-aid kit. It only makes sense that a substance produced by these long-lived, evergreen forest giants has the ability to help us heal. Pine resin or sap…
Traditionally used for treating bruising and muscle pain, Arnica has more recently been used in many cosmetics as well. It is a member of the sunflower family and is incredibly hardy. Arnica has a number of different types of antioxidants,…
We all need a healthy immune system. If it’s working as intended, you won’t even realize that it’s there. It’s only when things go wrong and you get sick that you realize just how important it is. There are a…
The gallbladder is an important part of your body. It is located just under your liver and its primary function is to store the bile produced by the liver. This bile helps in digesting fats and oils taken from the…
In recent years, Ayurvedic cooking has taken the western culinary world by storm. Ancient India’s traditional diet suddenly is the center of attention. The main ingredient in this holistic culinary school is turmeric, which has been appreciated for centuries for…