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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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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Confession: I used to drink a lot of gatorade. A LOT of gatorade. Water was never enough for me in the summer; I always needed something a little stronger to keep my thirst at bay. Then, one day, I read the ingredients on that back of that gatorade bottle, and decided I needed a new
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