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If you are putting together a home medicine chest filled with natural remedies it would be good to know about the herbs that are well known for natural pain relief. These herbs can be made into teas, tinctures, or encapsulated for easy use.
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Dealing with grief naturally, and using herbs for grief, are practices that have been around for thousands of years. Since I love to go to nature for whatever I need, let’s take a look and see what help nature can provide when we’re dealing with grief.
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This article shares the creative things I do to get my child to ingest herbal supplements while he’s at school. As a young mother I naively believed they would willingly drink my healthy concoctions, but the first time I tried proved disastrous! Enjoy these tips I developed to make it happen!
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My favorite way to use black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) isn’t as the well known menopausal remedy. I love it for its anodyne (pain relieving) and anti-inflammatory properties in association with back pain.
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Natural stimulants can lend you energy without the caffeine. These non-caffeinated herbs work to quicken our metabolism, boost our vitality, and energize our nervous system.
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A natural decongestant in the form of pennyroyal tea! The flavor is minty, though different than peppermint or spearmint, and hints of earthiness help mellow it out.
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The benefits of holy basil are well documented! Known also as Tulsi, it’s one of my favorite herbs. It is versatile and useful in cooking, herbal remedies, insect repellent, and more.
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This partial list of herbs are considered UNsafe to use internally. Some have external applications, but ingestion is dangerous. Read descriptions carefully and consult your physician.
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Healing foods? Hippocrates said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Food as medicine is a concept that goes back much further than modern medicine!
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An herbarium is an identification book that you can create from a collection of dried plants, that can (and should) be personalized to your tastes and/or area.
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Parsley: a great herb for garnishes and more! Its healthy, green appearance perks up most any plate. But did you know parsley is good for more than garnishes?
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Using herbs for pregnancy dates back to ancient times. While pregnant, I used herbs that best support healthy development and I’m happy to share my list with you!
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When researching medicinal herbs, one of the most important things to cover is the topic of terminology. It may sound boring, but it’s very important and necessary!
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Four of the best herbs to grow this year are: parsley, chamomile, calendula, and sage. Don’t worry if you didn’t start from seed, just buy seedlings and plant them ASAP!
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Sunburn relief is a must for skin exposed to too much sunlight, especially if you’re not used to it. When overexposed you can employ these 4 natural sunburn remedies.
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Joint stiffness can be caused by several things. Age is one–especially after sitting too long–but it’s only one factor. Let’s look at some natural solutions!
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Toddler tantrums are no fun, but there are natural ways to treat them! Here are the herbs you should get to know if you have a young drama-maker in your house.
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Constipation, morning sickness, and heartburn during pregnancy can be bothersome obstacles to overcome. These tips will help you find relief naturally!