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 […]
Where To Buy Bulk Spices And Herbs – A Comparison of Bulk Herb Suppliers
April 16, 2013 by · 2 Comments
How to Assemble an Herbal First Aid Kit
April 10, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
When someone says “First Aid Kit†the first thing to come to mind is band-aids. But there is more to being prepared than having those convenient little adhesive bandages on hand. Previously, we discussed essential oils to keep in a first aid kit and using them for emergencies. In this post, I’d like to discuss […]
5 Best Natural Health Books
April 4, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
I thought today I’d share my top 5 natural health reference books. Of course this is just a sampling of what is on my shelf, and I refer to a lot more than this; but these 5 will give you an idea of what to look for in several categories. Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal This […]
The Difference Between Essential Oils and Flower Essences
April 1, 2013 by · 2 Comments
People often confuse essential oils and flower essences. Although both essential oils and flower essences have therapeutic benefits they are, in fact, different commodities. They are extracted in different ways and are also used in different ways. This article outlines the differences and similarities between these two popular natural products – and when you should […]
A Simple and Extremely Effective Homemade Plant Fertilizer Recipe
March 19, 2013 by · 5 Comments
So I recently did some digging trying to find some recipes for homemade plant fertilizer and these are a few of what I found. I was looking for something simple to make that I could use with cheap and easy to find household ingredients. My favorite plant food recipe that I found was this one… […]
The Amazing health benefits of raw honey
March 11, 2013 by · 17 Comments
People have been using honey for all of its wonderful benefits for thousands of years. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of raw honey…
Natural Remedies For Jet Lag
February 27, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Traveling can be an exciting activity. You go to places you’ve never been to before, or you visit relatives you haven’t seen in a while. Whatever the reason for your trip, you don’t want to feel tired and sluggish during your time away. When you travel through many time zones, you might experience jet lag. […]
