Deodorant Bar Recipe

homemade deodorant bar recipe

Since we’ve been on the topic of homemade lotion bars the past couple of weeks, I figured I’d share the recipe for deodorant bars (or homemade deodorant sticks!) This is similar to homemade sunscreen bars but without the zinc oxide for sun protection and with baking soda and arrowroot added in. These are slightly thicker [...]

Herb Profile: Chamomile

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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 [...]

Herb Profile: Catnip

homemade tincture to help kids sleep better

You’ve probably heard of Catnip herb before, and true to its name, you probably heard of it in reference to its properties that are highly attractive to felines. What is much less well-known, are the practical uses of Catnip Herb for humans. Herbal Uses: Catnip is one of my favorite herbs for children. I use [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Are You Scared of Salt?

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Chances are, if you follow mainstream medical advice or watch the news, you’ve seen some negative press about salt. In fact, the low-sodium industry is booming! Thank goodness that this sodium reduction, along with a low-fat diet and eating more whole grains has so greatly increased the health of Americans over the last few decades… [...]