Doing a google search for herbs to use during pregnancy often brings more questions than answers. Which herbs cause uterine contractions is one of the most common misunderstandings I come across in my work. To hear people on social media talk about it, you’d think every plant that grows out of the ground could accidentally […]
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Popping a tylenol or ibuprofin will take the edge off of a headache, but it won’t do anything to address the root cause. This means that those headaches will keep coming! Instead, let’s take a look at some tricks that – when used on a regular basis – can knock those headaches out at the
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Winter colds and sore throats are already starting to make their appearance. That means it’s time to start making Fire Cider! This is a splendid example of using food as medicine. Using only common foods from the grocery store, we can make a remedy that is antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory. Fire Cider can be classified
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Let’s talk about glycerites. They are a favorite in my house. I love alcohol tinctures. They are easy to make, easy to use, and have a long shelf life. But my kids won’t take them! They don’t like the bit of a sting that comes with the alcohol base. So, we make lots of glycerites
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My elderberry bush has been growing out of control this year! It was time for a trim, and I didn’t want these gorgeous leaves to go to waste. Elder leaves should not be ingested, but they make a wonderful oil or balm to use for bruises, sprains, and pain. The leaves (as well as the
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Here in the south, our magnolias are still blooming! So, it’s a great time to make a tribute to these beautiful trees. Did you know magnolia flowers are edible?? The petals are super spicy and gingery. They can be eaten raw, but they also make a delicious, gingery cordial. I try to keep a couple
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This green herbal salve is an absolute standby in our family. I have made a batch of this healing remedy every year since my first baby was born (more than 15 years ago!?!). We use it for ev.er.y.thing. Hence the name! Green salves have a long history in the herbal community. Often referred to as
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My poor children. Discussion about the immune system is not a brand new, coronavirus-related topic for them. Since health is a HUGE passion of mine, they have to hear me talk about hand washing, virology, and immune-boosting year round!!! So, when talk of this new strain of coronavirus first started surfacing, we had just finished
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