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Natural Remedies Articles & Tutorials

DIY Cooling Spray

Essential Oil Cooling Spray for Summer

June 30, 2021

It might just be that I’m spending a lot of time outdoors with my kids, but this summer has seemed unusually hot to me. Not only has it been hot, but the humidity and heat index seem to be competing to see which can break the most records. While some days I’d rather just camp …

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How to choose a good greens powder

The Best Greens Superfood Powders: Are They Worth It? (+ How to Find a Good One)

June 25, 2021

You can’t out-supplement a poor diet (or poor sleep or high stress either). But even with a perfect diet and great sleep, it is still possible to experience nutrient deficiencies because modern foods can be deficient in certain essential nutrients. To ensure we get enough, I make homemade herbal teas (packed with micronutrients) and rotate various …

Read moreThe Best Greens Superfood Powders: Are They Worth It? (+ How to Find a Good One)
Headache relief roller bottle blend recipe

Natural Headache Relief Stick

May 5, 2021

Headaches are often a sign of a deeper problem (like magnesium deficiency). Sometimes though headaches have a practical cause, like five-kids-playing-marching-band-in-the-house-syndrome. Whatever the case, a natural headache relief stick can help. I almost never get headaches anymore since changing my diet and boosting my magnesium levels. Every once in a while there’s unavoidable stress or …

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Homemade sleep tincture recipe for kids and adults

Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture Recipe

April 28, 2021

This natural sleep tincture recipe is made with some of my favorite herbs. It’s naturally relaxing, calming, and great for a better night’s sleep. We don’t need it often, but if I’ve got a sick kiddo, or we’re traveling and schedules are crazy, this is the one I reach for. And it doesn’t just work …

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what to do for snoring

How to Remedy Snoring Naturally

April 8, 2021

I’m a huge proponent of getting great sleep, but when snoring is an issue, it’s likely that no one is getting very good sleep! Snoring is a common issue in adults (and can happen to kids too!), so it’s something worth investigating if you or your child are not sleeping well or just don’t feel …

Read moreHow to Remedy Snoring Naturally
DIY chickweed salve recipe

DIY Chickweed Salve Recipe

March 24, 2021

Chickweed is one backyard herbal remedy that’s good in salad and doubles as a skin salve. You’ll often spot its white flowers poking up through the grass in early spring. Read on to see how to make a chickweed salve (and why you’d want to!). Chickweed Benefits Like many other weedy spring plants, chickweed is …

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Natural Remedies for Food Poisoning

Natural Remedies for Food Poisoning

March 18, 2021

If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know how miserable it is. I always keep natural remedies for food poisoning in my natural medicine cabinet ever since I experienced food poisoning myself (many of these remedies I already had for other uses!). After a lovely date with my husband on a Wednesday night, I started …

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Red Clover Uses and Benefits

5 Benefits of Red Clover & How to Use It for Skin, Scalp, Menopause & More

March 4, 2021

Red clover is one of my favorite herbs to have on hand. If you go out into your yard in the spring and summer, you’re likely to see it (depending on where you live). Like many “weeds” around us, red clover has many health benefits. I use it in teas, in cooking, and topically for …

Read more5 Benefits of Red Clover & How to Use It for Skin, Scalp, Menopause & More
Comfrey Leaf Uses and Benefits

Why I Use Comfrey Leaf + Benefits for First Aid, Wounds & Joint Pain

February 24, 2021

I love herbal remedies for mild ailments that we can take care of at home, and my comfrey leaf salve has been a go-to for years. Comfrey has come under some scrutiny in medical literature, so let me take you through the benefits and risks of this pain-soothing, skin-nourishing herb. What Is Comfrey Leaf? Comfrey …

Read moreWhy I Use Comfrey Leaf + Benefits for First Aid, Wounds & Joint Pain
Unusual uses for banana peels

15 Unusual Uses for Banana Peels

February 4, 2021

Weird fact about me: I can’t stand bananas. That said, they still have their uses, like banana bread, as a sleep aid, and to ward off aphids from roses. Wait… what?? Seriously, banana peels have a few surprises up their sleeves. What’s in a Banana Peel? Banana fruit is high in carbs, potassium, and vitamins …

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How to make a natural herbal medicine chest for first aid and illness

My Natural First Aid Kit & Remedy Cabinet

December 19, 2020

Despite our best attempts to live a healthy and toxin free life, there are times when illness or injury strikes. In some of these cases (like trauma) conventional medical treatment is certainly warranted, and I’m certainly grateful that medical treatment is available if needed. But what about the times when the illness or injury is …

Read moreMy Natural First Aid Kit & Remedy Cabinet
Cumin coriander and fennel tea for digestion and fat loss

Cumin Coriander Fennel Tea (for Digestion and Weight Loss)

October 27, 2020

After a surgery my husband had years ago (with resulting secondary infection and IV antibiotic use), his gut needed a little extra help. A gut rehabilitation he was following at the time (see below) suggested he try making a cumin coriander fennel tea to help his bloating and digestive problems. It worked! Now we are …

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how to use feverfew

Feverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More

October 1, 2020

Medicinal herbs are a great way to help support the body and boost health. Whenever my family needs some support recovering from an illness or mending a wound, I turn to herbal remedies to help. Feverfew is one of those herbs. The benefits of feverfew are powerful, so I make sure I have some feverfew …

Read moreFeverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More
Maca Root Uses and Benefits

Maca Root Benefits for Hormones, Fertility & More

September 16, 2020

I love using herbs and spices to support the body in healing itself. Maca root is a favorite because it’s so supportive of the body’s production of hormones. Since hormones rule a lot of the body’s processes, maca is a great natural supplement for female hormone support. Maca: A Root for Almost Anything Maca root …

Read moreMaca Root Benefits for Hormones, Fertility & More
are neti pots safe

How to Use a Neti Pot for Congestion, Allergies & More

September 12, 2020

I always prefer natural remedies at home for cold and flu symptoms if possible. We use a neti pot daily when cold and flu season comes around and it makes a huge difference! This ancient nasal wash technique is incredibly beneficial and can give natural relief for colds, allergies, dryness, and more. I promise it …

Read moreHow to Use a Neti Pot for Congestion, Allergies & More
what to do for broken bone

Natural Aids for Broken Bone Recovery

September 10, 2020

Not long ago one of our kids broke her leg while playing outside. Luckily, she recovered quickly and was back on her feet in just four weeks. I believe that the natural broken bone remedies that we used helped her leg get better as quickly as possible. How Do Fractures Happen? Bone breaks or fractures …

Read moreNatural Aids for Broken Bone Recovery
how to eat fennel

14 Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Fennel (+ Health Benefits)

August 7, 2020

I love to use herbs and spices in everything from infused water to breakfast sausage since they are full of nutrients and flavor that make any dish healthier and more appealing. Fennel is an herb and spice that can offer a burst of flavor to many recipes (not to mention health benefits!) but many skip it …

Read more14 Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Fennel (+ Health Benefits)
regrow hair

11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair

July 30, 2020

Between postpartum hair loss (six times!) and Hashimoto’s, I saw too much hair go down the drain in the past. I use castor oil for hair growth and this hair growth serum, but there’s a lot more to how to stop thinning hair. Here I cover how to care for thin hair and encourage hair …

Read more11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair
facial steam bath for colds

DIY Herbal Face Steam for Congestion

April 8, 2020

Ever had a cold or congestion and instinctively inhaled the steam from a mug of warm tea or taken a steamy shower for the benefits? Depending on what you were drinking, this could have had benefits other than just the temporary relief the steam provided. The steam technique is a great one to keep in mind …

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homemade natural cough syrup

DIY Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe

March 24, 2020

We don’t get sick often, and when we do, I prefer to let the body fight the illness naturally whenever possible. That being said, illnesses that include coughing (like bronchitis or a particularly bad flu season) can be exhausting and uncomfortable because they limit the ability to sleep well. In those cases, I use this homemade cough …

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herb profile nettle leaf

8 Benefits of Stinging Nettle (& How to Use It in Tea, Tonics, Haircare & More)

February 26, 2020

Nettle is one of my favorite herbs. Also called “stinging nettle,” it is packed with nutrients and is even one of the ingredients in my homemade pregnancy tea. Stinging nettle benefits go far beyond pregnancy though. What Is Nettle? Nettle (Urtica dioica) is also known as stinging nettle, common nettle, and garden nettle. It is …

Read more8 Benefits of Stinging Nettle (& How to Use It in Tea, Tonics, Haircare & More)
four thieves vinegar tincture

Vinegar of the Four Thieves Health Tonic Recipe

February 6, 2020

I mentioned the Vinegar of the Four Thieves when talking about natural bug spray alternatives, but this health tonic is so much more! This herbal tincture is easy to make and works for so many purposes (more on that below). We use it both internally for illness and externally for a natural insect repellant. The …

Read moreVinegar of the Four Thieves Health Tonic Recipe
natural aveeno bath

Soothing Colloidal Oatmeal Bath Recipe for Itchy, Dry Skin

January 23, 2020

You won’t find a bowl of oatmeal at my breakfast table, but I do keep oats on hand for DIY skincare projects like these cleansing grains. An oatmeal bath is another skin-loving way to use oats. People have used oatmeal baths for centuries to soothe damaged skin. Research in recent decades reveals even more evidence …

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Fire Cider natural remedy for colds, flu and sore throat

Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy

November 7, 2019

I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. It didn’t sound like something I wanted to try immediately, but when I read about the immune-boosting benefits I decided to be brave and give it a try. Years later, it’s a staple at our house around cold and flu time. Fire cider is a …

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