The 15 best medicinal herbs to always have in the house. Whether you're growing them in your garden or buying bulk dried, these herbs should be in use.
I have always loved natural herbs and staying healthy the natural way as much as possible. I also believe that one has to research and find what works for them because everyone's body is different.
It’s no mystery: plants have been naturally curing people for millennia. In fact, most of the world’s population still relies on herbal remedies as opposed to stethoscopes and pharmacies.
Looking for healthy ways to strengthen your immune system? Since we can't always avoid viruses and bacteria, learn how to increase immunity naturally and visit your doctor LESS!
Starting a healthy eating journey can be daunting. But these 10 tips from registered dietitians are simple enough to incorporate into daily life.
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Typically lemon trees flourish outdoors year-round in hot, sunny regions, but did you know you can also start a lemon tree in a teacup?
The FREE printable will help you take back control of your health and keep your homeschool healthy all year with an herbs & essential oils shopping list.
As a preschool teacher and a parent, I am always on the look out for ways to help kids learn about staying healthy during cold and flu season. So every year, just like I do at home, I make elderberry syrup with the kids at preschool.
Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory powers, the juices deliver vitamin C, and staying hydrated with Brad's Prevention Tonic is always a good idea.
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Want to stuff the Thanksgiving turkey with some fresh herbs or chop some up for stuffing and are not sure which ones to use? Here are the four traditional herbs you should pick up and use in your cooking to really give it that authentic Thanksgiving aroma and taste! There are two types of parsley sold in the store: Flat-leaf and curly. Choose Italian flat-leaf parsley since it has a more pronounced flavor, although many people like to decorate with the curly variety.
Growing an indoor garden during winter is one of the best ways to stay healthy in the colder months and it'll save you money and trips to the market.
This Garlic Lovers Salmon is easy to make on the grill or in the oven, it’s cooked with the most heavenly lemon butter garlic sauce, and it’s always a crowd favorite!
Savoury Herb Zucchini Muffins If you, like us, are always on the lookout for new snacks to add to lunch boxes, you should definitely put these Savoury Herb Zucchini Muffins on your list. They're not only a delicious school snack that your kids will love, they're a great way to pack extra veggies into any diet.
As a preschool teacher and a parent, I am always on the look out for ways to help kids learn about staying healthy during cold and flu season. So every year, just like I do at home, I make elderberry syrup with the kids at preschool.
Hawthorn Tree: Symbol of Love for Physical & Emotional Heart Support. Discover the benefits of this amazing tree. Check out & read our blog post to learn more!
Learn about bronchitis symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention with this in depth WebMD slideshow.
There are many benefits of onions- the amazingly versatile vegetable many of us always have on hand. Use in recipes, for illness, muscle soreness and more!
Getting healthy is always a challenge. Staying healthy should be a top priority. It is a fact of life that the older we get, our bodies loses some of its essential nutrients. Many people who are facing various physical challenges are unaware of some of the herbs that could help them get and remain healthy. This book by Evelyn Reid seeks to fill that void. It will help you get back on the road to a healthier life. After 21 years of being cancer free is Evelyn Reid shares her personal journey of surviving and living healthy after a cancer diagnosis. In her book Cancer a Sentence to Live 2nd edition, Reid gives many details of her research, dietary supplements and eating healthy foods that can bring healing to your life. A cancer diagnosis can be frightening, confusing and depressing and it can be tempting to give in to passivity and even despair. Reid shows readers another way. By taking a holistic approach, Reid encourages readers to take care of not only their physical selves but also their souls, so that any obstacles to healing might be removed. A cancer diagnosis need not be a death sentence, but rather, it is a wakeup call to get busy and get healthy.
Dr. Sebi is a world-renowned healer who has dedicated his life to helping people achieve optimum health. He is best known for his unique approach to nutrition, which focuses on eating natural, whole foods that are in harmony with the body. Dr. Sebi has a lot to say about beans. He believes that beans are one of the most acidic-forming foods out there. This means that beans is inflammatory, and not good for human consumption Dr. Sebi recommends only eating from his approved list of foods, and says avoiding beans at all costs - except for one variety. Which is
This natural turmeric supplement is easy to make at home, using raw turmeric root. Whole turmeric is easily absorbed.
Here's a math equation: Kids + Germs = Sick Teacher It is almost inevitable that at least once during the school year, I will catch something from the classroom. I still shudder when I think about my first MAJOR germ attack. It was five years ago when I began my first teaching job in a nursery classroom. I'm hoping that was the worst flu I will ever get (or hopefully not get ever again). Since then, I have been around enough kids and classrooms to build up a pretty good immunity to most common colds, sore throats, and stomach bugs. Still, I like being healthy, so I try VERY hard to minimize any risk of those germs sneaking in and throwing into the stuffy nose, congestion-y depths that I so despise! Since it is getting into winter, these types of sicknesses are out and about! I'm sure many of you do most of these things on a daily basis, but here are some things that I feel have helped me stave off any sicknesses (knock on wood!) Obviously, one of the most important (and easiest) ways to stay healthy is getting a good night's rest. Sometimes this can be hard, if our minds are running through all of the responsibilities we have to take care of: lesson plans, wedding plans, grocery lists, to-do's... I find that drinking a cup of herbal tea about an hour before I go to bed calms me and gets my body all warm and snuggly for bed-time. I'm a big fan of chamomile, but I recently discovered Lady Grey, a lighter, herbal-ier version of the classic Earl. I'm usually a tea purist, but I like adding some honey and a splash of almond milk to the Lady Grey for a little more sweetness. I love this print. I totally want to get it to put in my kitchen! Once I'm all cozy in my bed, I usually read a bit on my Nook . My fiance bought me the GlowLight version last year, and since he got it for me, all arguments about when to turn off the lamp have ended! The light is dim enough that he can get right to sleep (I am so jealous of his ability to conk out as soon as his head hits the pillow), but bright enough that I can read without straining my eyes. I have always read that it is bad to have the TV on right before bed, and since I stopped doing that, I have to admit, I've been sleeping a lot better! Plus, reading provides just as much entertainment as TV! Wow, that was SUCH a teacher thing to say :) I am a compulsive hand washer, but I feel that I have to be in my line of work. When I am not near a sink, I rely on the convenience of hand sanitizer. I usually keep a small bottle on my desk, and it doesn't hurt that it comes in a cute, sparkly purple case that is pretty to look at (from Target). The sugar plum scent smells amazing (a mix of fruity/spicy), and kind of takes me back to my days of sampling all of those Bath and Body Works holiday scents at the mall with my sister in the mid-to-late 90's. I even have hand sanitizer in my car that I use after I fill up the tank. I know a lot of people claim that using too much hand sanitizer is unhealthy, so I try to be conservative with the amount I use each day. Washing my hands so much gets them pretty dried out, so I like to use L'Occitane's lavender hand cream to moisturize. My lips also tend to get drier in the winter-time, so I keep one of these lip balms on my desk/next to my bed at home/in my bag as well (I think I have about a million different lip balms floating around our apartment/in my purses). As soon as I feel a cold coming on (the slightest sniffle or need for kleenex in my case), I rip open one of these Emergen-C packets. Vitamin C is great for your immune system, and it comes from oranges and lemons, so it's going to taste good. The fizzy bubbles are also kinda fun! Drinking water is another super easy, obvious way to stay healthy. I fill up this 27 oz. water bottle at the beginning of each day and try to finish it by 3:00. After school, I usually drink another 16 oz. at the gym and then another 16 oz. when I'm home for the evening. I also keep a stash of tea and an electric kettle in my classroom for quick, warming relief when I feel a sore throat coming on. I also always have my favorite cough drops by my desk for those times when tea just won't cut it. Hopefully all of these steps will keep me, and all of you, my dear readers, on top of (instead of under) the weather!
Ah, the sight and smell of mint… It is a surefire sign of spring being here to stay for me. Mint has always been sort of a nemesis for me, and I often refer to it under it’s “scientific name” of yardus-interruptus. I had a friend plant one single, little, tiny, lonely plant in my […]