Having great skin is something everyone wants, but not everyone gets. There is a multi-billion dollar industry built around this market. Simply, many expensive creams, cleansers and astringents don’t work. You are expected to shell out all of this money for a company-manufactured product that does not give you the results you want and deserve. […]
Benefits of Stinging Nettles—For Food and Medicine
August 8, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Taking an inventory of herbs in my cupboard recently, I realized how much we use stinging nettles. In fact, I have several ½ gallon jars full of the stuff pushed to the way back. But 1 quart jar stays in my tea cupboard because my husband drinks a cup of nettles infusion every morning. If […]
How to Make Four Thieves’ Vinegar
January 16, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Legend has it that in the early 1600s, when the bubonic plague ravaged Europe, four men made a living of looting the homes of newly deceased persons. The plague was spread by the bites of fleas that had left their usual hosts of rats and mice and begun to bite people. Not knowing how the […]
How To Make Comfrey Salve
January 6, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Many years ago I had a son with chapped lips gone awry. No matter what he did or used, they continued to worsen. Needing to take the matter in hand, I went out to the back yard and picked a basketful of leaves. I then went into the house and concocted a salve that brought […]
Citrus Oils for Winter Health Problems
December 9, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Essential oils are used in the practice of aromatherapy for certain health problems. Citrus oils are light, uplifting oils that are particularly useful as the darker winter months approach. Although we traditionally think of warming oils, such as ginger and nutmeg, for winter ailments, citrus oils can uplift your mood and remind you of the […]
Is Peppermint Tea Good for Your Health?
December 2, 2013 by ·
Old wives sometimes get it right in their tales, and sometimes get it wrong: which is it with peppermint tea? Are the purported health benefits real, or is it simply another incorrect old wives’ tale? What Advocates of Peppermint Tea are Claiming Proponents of the health benefits of peppermint tea claim that the tea can […]
Where To Buy Bulk Spices And Herbs – A Comparison of Bulk Herb Suppliers
April 16, 2013 by · 2 Comments
I have studied herbal medicine for almost 20 years. In the beginning, I purchased small quantities of herbs at the local health food store. That is great if you just want a teaspoon of something; but not so cost effective if you want a pound. After further learning and wanting to use more herbal preparations […]
