Homemade Healing Salve
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Last week, within the span of one day, three of my kids needed a Band-Aid for some reason. With six kids who like to climb, jump, and live in their…
Natural Remedies
These natural remedies are effective at speeding recovery from illness and injury. They are a combination of herbs, supplements and lifestyle adjustments to help your family bounce back from ill health.
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How to Make a Digestion Tincture For the Whole Family
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This digestion tincture is by far the most used tincture in my home remedy cabinet. It’s simple to make, but effective against lots of digestive issues. If you’re dealing with…
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How to Make an Ashwagandha Tincture (Plus Benefits!)
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With all the stress of modern-day life, it can start to take a toll on our health. Adaptogens like ashwagandha help mitigate the effects and support the nervous system. Plus…
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Liver Cleanse: What It Is and How to (Really) Do Them
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I’ve had a lot of questions over the years about how to do a liver cleanse. In today’s toxin-filled world, our liver & gallbladder can certainly take a beating. Here’s…
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Inspiring Aronia Berry Recipes
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I’ve talked about aronia berry before, but it deserves another mention. These super berries are packed with health benefits and can be used in many different ways. Here are some…
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Lemon Magnesium Gummies Recipe
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I’ve been on a gummy kick lately as a fun and tasty way to increase our nutrient intake. While I’ve made healthy gelatin in different ways over the years, I…
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Sea Moss Gummies (With Apple Cinnamon)
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I’ve been known to try some interesting things in the name of health. We can add eat seaweed to that list too. Sea moss has gained popularity in recent years…
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Home Remedies For Pink Eye
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Eye problems are never fun, especially for kids. Pink eye is a common childhood ailment that can also spread to adults. With these home remedies for pink eye though, you’ll…
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How to Make Your Own Natural Vapor Rub
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Hopefully cold and flu season won’t strike your home this year. But in case it does, this natural vapor rub is a good home remedy to have around. It’s safe…
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Home Remedies For Diarrhea Relief
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There are a few reasons why someone can get diarrhea, and none of them are pleasant. And for young children and infants especially, diarrhea can be dangerous. Here’s what causes…
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Elderberry Marshmallows Recipe (Immune Boosting & Kids Love)
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Elderberry syrup is a popular remedy (especially during the flu season). But there are plenty of ways to get more of this delicious, healthy berry into your life. My family…
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Simple Home Remedies Every Family Should Have
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I’ve written about my extensive natural “medicine cabinet” before, but I’m always asked what my favorites are. Which home remedies are worth the money with a limited budget? The good…
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Homemade Chamomile Tincture
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Chamomile is one of my favorite herbs because of its delicate scent and great taste in teas. It is my absolute favorite herb for kids and I keep a tincture…
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Benefits and Uses of Lemon Balm
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As a mom, I’m always looking for the safest herbs and essential oils to use for everyday ailments. Lemon balm is an amazing herb I always keep around, and it’s…
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Natural Remedies for Bunions
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Foot problems like athlete’s foot and bunions aren’t just unsightly, but they can be uncomfortable too. Surgeons perform over 1 million bunion surgeries every year in the US, and sometimes…
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Effective Natural Remedies for Kidney Stones
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Did you know that the heat of summer could increase your risk of developing kidney stones? It’s true. Experts have found that as you sweat more and become dehydrated, the…
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Wild Cherry Bark Cough Syrup
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Over the years I’ve collected some tried and tested flu remedies to keep my family feeling our best. While I love my garlic, raw honey, and elderberry, it’s nice to…
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5 Effective Natural Ways to Remedy Athlete’s Foot for Good
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It’s no secret that we’re all about natural remedies around here. Every mom should have a few tricks up her sleeve for remedying minor ailments at home without resorting to harmful chemicals.…
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Shea Butter Benefits and Uses for Skin, Hair, Baby Care & More
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You all know I’m a fan of using coconut oil and olive oil on skin and hair, but another all-star natural moisturizer around the home is pure shea butter. (Something…
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Mango Butter Benefits & Uses for Luxurious Skin, Hair, and More
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I make a lot of my health and beauty products, so body butters like cocoa butter and shea butter are staples in my home. But there are other body butters that…
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What Causes Nosebleeds in Adults and Kids (+ Natural Remedies)
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Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are a common occurrence for many adults and children because of the nose’s high density of blood vessels. Luckily, nosebleeds are usually easy to stop at home. But…
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How to Use Cumin for Digestion, Immune Health, and So Much More
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It’s always fascinating to me to learn about the health benefits of common kitchen spices. We use ground cumin powder when we make chili, tacos, curry, or fajitas (which is…
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Health Benefits of Sumac (& Creative Ways to Use It)
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Who knew that nearly half of all the plants around us are edible? For many, sumac is one of those plants. Sumac berry clusters have been used for thousands of…
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Health Benefits of Essential Oils
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I’ve already posted in depth about some of the major problems with modern use of essential oils (in one of my most controversial posts to date), but essential oils do have…