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…
Suffering from sore throat and cough may be a common occurrence, but that doesn’t mean that those are welcome symptoms. It makes talking, eating, and drinking uncomfortable that you wish for it to be gone as fast as it appeared.…
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…
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…
Winter is a time when the Earth rests. Cold weather causes plants to go dormant and makes us want to stay inside where it is warm. While cold short days aren’t the best for foraging plants, it is a great…
There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee—or is there? Herbal coffee is an option. The prospect of ditching coffee beans for an alternative becomes increasingly appealing. Surprisingly, many of these substitutes made from herbs, fruits, and mushrooms, are…
Winter is here, and we can see white everywhere. While the snow looks beautiful, it doesn’t sound alluring for exercises and outdoor activities. The cold limits our ability to enjoy the outdoors and sweat, which results in weight gain. Add…
Providing your hair follicles with enough nutrients and minerals is a crucial part of having healthy hair. Making your own honey infused hair oil is easy, and you can find most of the ingredients you need either in the kitchen…
Probiotics are a type of good bacteria that are only found in a handful of foods. They are known for their ability to improve and maintain a healthy gut. However, the health benefits and medicinal properties are numerous and will…