Health, Nutrition, Recipes, Natural Living, Fitness
Black Walnut Hull or Juglans Nigra is, just as it sounds, the hull of the black walnut tree. The Black Walnut tree grows in the eastern US and parts of Canada, and while easy to grow, it is not plentiful. What is Black Walnut? Black Walnut has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of [...]
Arnica is well known for its ability to help with bruises, sprains, strains, etc and can remove shock and speed healing. It can be put on areas of trauma after falls, accidents, etc.
With school just getting started, and the increased incidence of illness in the cooler months, I’ve gotten several emails and facebook questions lately about natural ways to bring down a fever, especially in young children. My personal solution is somewhat unconventional, but it has helped my family fight illness more quickly and usually prevent recurring infection… Here’s [...]
If you’ve been around the real food community much, you’ve heard many references to the benefits of coconut, especially coconut oil. Ostracized by the medical community for it’s saturated fat content, it seems that coconut oil might finally be making a comeback in the mainstream health community. Coconut oil is the most nutrient dense part [...]
Cinnamon is an herb that practically everyone has heard of (and probably has in the kitchen) but many don’t know its many health benefits and uses. It is an ingredient in my favorite oral health products from OraWellness, and with good reason. Cinnamon has a long history as a medicinal herb and a culinary favorite. [...]
Chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs, and one I wouldn’t be without, especially with small children. It is widely available in tea form, but can also be made into capsules or tinctures or used in cosmetic applications. Chamomile flowers are mildly sedative, making them wonderful for improving sleep quality and relaxation. I use chamomile in [...]
Wait! Don’t mow your grass! Did you know that those Dandelions growing all over your yard are actually an herb, are completely edible and have many uses? For instance, the flowers can be used in drinks and baking, the leaves in salads, and the roots roasted to use as a (super liver healthy) coffee substitute. [...]
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