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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mums are used fresh and dried for fever remedies, colds, and to support the liver. For this fever relief tea we added peppermint, catnip, and honey for taste and extra kick.
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Once you’ve had these homemade peanut butter cups you’ll never eat store-bought again! They’re simply made with chocolate and nut butter.
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Pain in the ear? Consider making homemade mullein oil before reaching for those prescription solutions. This oil is a simple, natural earache remedy and will work whether it is a viral or bacterial ear infection.
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Homemade foot soak and hand scrub recipes for Autumn. Recipes like this DIY foot soak to moisturize, exfoliate, and rejuvenate your skin!
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These 7 immune boosting foods and herbs will help you boost your immune system for back-to-school time. As the weather cools it’s good to switch to warming foods like steamed greens, bone broths, and warm grains. Here are a few of my favorite plants that we work into our diet.
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A clean refrigerator is so much better than a dirty, stinky, messy one! Learn these tips we have discovered to help you clean your refrigerator naturally! From drips of sauces, to broken eggs, to spilt milk–these tips will help you clean it all naturally!
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This toning facial astringent for face–made from zinnia flowers–was inspired by my mother-in-law’s garden, which was lined with zinnias. Enjoy the recipe!
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You’ll love this apple chips recipe because with it you can make CRISPY, delicious apple chips without a dehydrator. Following this recipe gives me crispy, healthful apple chips every time. Learn how to do it now!
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Cashews are high in monounsaturated fats—similar to that of olive oil—which is great for heart health. Cashews are also packed full of copper and magnesium, which is great for your bones, blood vessels, and connective tissue. So eat up and enjoy!
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Prickly Pear is one of few cold tolerant cacti. Both the fruit and leaves are edible. The fruit can be made into jelly, drinks, desserts, and even candy. It is native to the Americas, but has spread to many other parts of the world.
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I saw some of the most interesting, exotic fruits when I lived in Florida. But I was always curious about the health benefits they might have. Here’s a list of 25 of my favorites and reasons you should try them!
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Most plants can’t handle harsh cold temps, but these winter vegetables can. Now is the time to plant these hardy winter veggies for fresh winter eating.
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I absolutely love using my wooden wick candles, and I guarantee you’ll love them too! They only take a few minutes to make and are easy to customize with your favorite essential oil, so you get the exact scents you want. Enjoy!
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Here are my favorite teething remedies (herbs & foods) to keep around when adult teeth are emerging in children. Also included is the teething popsicle recipe that I make for my kids when they have teeth coming in.
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This homemade frozen yogurt recipe will be your new favorite treat! The fruit and yogurt give it a natural sweetness and creaminess you will absolutely love! Plus, by using all-natural, plain yogurt, you’re getting all the good bacteria and healthy benefits of a bowl of yogurt.
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Our first abundant fruit harvest has hit, and my kitchen is overflowing with blackberries and peaches (along with green beans, cucumbers, and zucchini)! Many of us think only of the food value of these fruits. Did you know that most summer fruits also have medicinal value? Let’s take a look!
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Homemade root beer needs no lab-derived extracts like the store-bought stuff. Learn how to make root beer the way everyone use to, with the roots! The good news is, many different types of root can be use, many of which are growing in your yard.
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Adaptogens are plants that support the body’s ability to manage physical and emotional stress. Use this list to find which adaptogenic herbs may help you. They usually support the proper functioning of the immune system and are often used to help fight and prevent cancer.