Usnea is a form of lichen that grows on trees. Usnea has a specific affinity for the lungs. It assists in respiratory infections and illness, acting as a herbal antibiotic. This ‘plant’ is not in fact a single plant but a…
Weeds are said to be "bad" because they grow where they are not sown. They are very persistent and can take over your garden in no time. You may purposely remove them when you do your gardening and cleaning. However,…
We are all looking for ways to stay healthy these days. In addition to being careful about what we put into our bodies, there are many plants we can use as medicines or use as preventative measures to help us…
People have been using natural remedies for thousands of years to treat health problems. Even in biblical times, there were many herbs and plants known to be effective medicinally. According to The Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, there are 55…
There are several OTC antiseptic ointments to choose from at the local market, which are normally applied directly to the wound. They are meant to prevent infection from developing. While these options often work and the products have some helpful…
Tinnitus, or commonly known as ringing in the ears, is a sensation of hearing a buzzing, hissing, humming, roaring, ringing, and whistling sound. You might experience a continuous or intermittent sound at any time of the day that worsens at…
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) grows wild in North and South America, Europe, and regions of Asia. The plant has bright yellow flowers that open at sunset – which gave rise to the name – and close during the day. Various…
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is created by fermenting your apple juice. Yeast is added in the vinegar to help convert sugar into alcohol. Afterwhich, bacteria turn alcohol into acetic acid that gives its sour taste and strong smell. Hence, even…
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been traditionally used to treat a wide variety of conditions, and it’s still recommended by many herbalists and naturopaths. Once you know what to look for, and where to look for it, then foraging for yarrow…
The recommended amount of added sugar consumed per day by men and women should not exceed 38 grams and 25 grams, respectively. Sugars found in our food can either be natural or added. Naturally occurring sugars are those found in…