Herb Profile: Chamomile

herb profile chamomile

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 [...]

Herb Profile: Spirulina

health benefits of spirulina powder

I don’t like using the term superfood, though it could certainly be applied to Spirulina. Though not technically an herb (actually an cyanobacteria), it boasts its fair share of health promoting properties. It is rich in in Chlorophyll, and like plants, gets its energy from the sun. What is it? Spirulina is a natural “algae” (cyanbacteria) powder [...]

Make Peace With Your Plate [Giveaway]

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Today, I’m excited to introduce Jess Ainscough of The Wellness Warrior. I’ve become a fan of her blog lately, and her story is inspiring! She is a writer, holistic health coach, and cancer survivor (she did it naturally!). Almost four years ago Jess was diagnosed with a very aggressive, rare form of cancer called Epithelioid [...]

Iced Lime & Dandelion Tea

uses for dandelions

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. [...]

Herb Profile: Alfalfa

I use herbal remedies for many things on a daily basis. From homemade lotions, infused oils and salves, to teas and additions to my veggie smoothies, we use a lot of different herbs each day. I’ve personally seen the benefit of many different herbs, even in situations where medicine or conventional remedies didn’t work at [...]

Make Your Own Natural Vapor-Rub

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Hopefully cold and flu won’t strike at your home this year, but this is a good remedy to have on hand in case it does. For babies and small children especially, treatment options are limited, but congestion and coughing can really interfere with their ability to sleep well. We used to keep regular Vicks Vapor Rub and [...]

Homemade Stevia Extract

natural tincture remedy recipe

Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home, and it is a much cheaper alternative to the store bought versions. If you grow your own stevia, you can preserve the leaves while still fresh to make the most potent extract. This is my basic stevia recipe, and it is suitable for kids and pregnant women [...]