Herbal Powerhouse Healing Tea

Herbal Powerhouse Healing Tea

Nettles have been a staple in my herbal and nutrition-based kitchen for some time. Thanks to the size of my pantry stash, my husband keeps telling me we’re going to be raided for selling marijuana. :snort: They’re a nutritional powerhouse and a great herb to start with for newbies. We’re going to pair it with raspberry leaf in the […]

Make Your Own Fertility Supplement

Baby making is about nutrients. Fat-soluble, water-soluble, vitamins, minerals, macro, micro, phyto, antioxident nutrients. They’re the building blocks for growing tiny humans. We use nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus to build teeth and bones, iodine for functioning thyroid glands, and Vitamin C for functioning adrenal glands. The Importance of Fat-Soluble Nutrients A lack of […]

7 All-Natural Cold & Flu Remedies for Kids

7 All-Natural Cold & Flu Remedies for Kids

I’m always learning new ways to supplement my natural medicine cabinet. As a holistic practitioner with a daughter that has latent food allergies and chemical sensitivities, it requires an arsenal. I am always on the lookout for new effective all-natural cold & flu remedies. I only use remedies that are gentle, safe, and effective and […]

Sage Flower Infused Olive Oil

Yesterday, I noticed that my sage plant was ready to burst into bloom. It’s a bit too early in the season, and I want to encourage it to spend energy on growing instead of flowering. Instead of wasting the blooms in the compost pile, they went into a jar of pure, organic cold-pressed olive oil. This […]

Spring Cleansing Tonic: Iced Nettle and Rose Hips Tea

Spring is a time of cleansing and nourishing. We emerge from our winter cocoon ready to shake off the sluggishness, a few fluffy pounds, and greet the sun with enthusiasm. This spring cleansing tonic is a great way to clear a lingering winter cough, purify the blood, and increase energy levels. It’s so nourishing that […]

Plague Tonic: A Safe Flu Shot Alternative

(source) This year, influenza has swept the nation. Flu shots are being handed out in record numbers and are even being offered as part of promotional packages to encourage people to get their flu shot. If you’re looking for a flu shot alternative, you’re in the right place. It’s now March and people are on […]

DIY Herbal Cough Drops: Sore Throat Remedy

Did you know that commercial cough drops and sore throat lozenges make it harder to fight off an illness? The artificial colors and flavors in processed foods and medicines can cause symptoms such as hyperactivity, headaches, neurological problems, and cancer. The sugar alone acts as an immune suppressant. All because you wanted to soothe a sore […]

How I Stopped a Gall Bladder Attack Naturally

How I Stopped a Gall Bladder Attack Naturally

This morning, I woke up anticipating a productive day of making applesauce, playing princess and racing imaginary horses, then finishing a post on Katie’s tooth healing diet. Instead, I decided it would be much better to have a gall bladder attack. :insert heavy sarcasm here: Feeling a bit inflamed and bruised for the past 3 […]

DIY Healing Skin Balm

DIY Healing Skin Balm

Beautiful snow and cold temperatures spell trouble for ultra dry and sensitive skin. This skin balm has proven itself time and time again to sooth dry, itchy skin, heal scars, prevent wound infection (even from cat bites teeming with bacteria), and save little noses from chapping and soreness during the cold and flu season. The […]