I have an herbalist friend who has dealt with cold sores for some time and has developed some tried and true cold sore home remedies that will not only relieve the pain, but also help heal the underlying cause – the herpes virus. Cold sores can develop due to a lowered immune system due to…
Most people think if you are near someone who has a cold or you touch something a sick person touches, you’re automatically going to catch a cold. They also believe that the object of treating a cold is to suppress the sneezing and coughing. To do this, they pay a lot of money for medicines…
Here are some home remedies for conjunctivitis or red and sore eyes. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood ailment. Here are some pink eye remedies. Conjunctivitis is a contagious ailment, so keep you child away from other kids. It is important to treat this right away so that the condition does not worsen….
Why do I have an infant constipation remedy? Because infant constipation was something BOTH my kids had AND I know many other parents who dealt with the very same ailment. If you are looking for a natural baby constipation remedy, you have come to the right place. When our daughter got really fussy, we knew…
Recently, my son woke up in pain in the middle of the night saying his ear was in pain. I immediately put together my favorite ear ache remedy for him. At this point I wasn’t sure if it was an ear ache or an ear infection. In either case, I would treat it the same…
A great natural toothache remedy is to use ground cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) on the affected tooth. This is the most well known of all herbal toothache remedies. I list this remedy first since most people have cloves in their spice rack. Note: I recommend people practice herbal nourishment at the same time they are treating…
Here’s a great way to get rid of any lingering winter colds or flus before spring begins – a spicy herbal vinegar tincture. The spicy herbs in this mixture are great for opening sinuses and clearing mucus congestion. Apple cider vinegar itself has a long history of use as a healing elixir. Being both antibiotic…
Here’s a great way to get rid of any lingering winter colds or flues before spring begins – a spicy vinegar tincture. It’s a great cold remedy. The spicy herbs in this mixture are great for opening sinuses and clearing mucus congestion. Apple cider vinegar itself has a long history of use as a healing…
Echinacea is a popular herb, a natural cold remedy and sore throat remedy that is widely misused. Unfortunately, this has led to it being over-harvested in the wild, completely decimating its natural populations. Don’t get me wrong, Echinacea is a powerful herb, but I promise, adding it to things like shampoo is a total waste….
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular herbal cold remedies. Elder (Sambucus nigra) has been used for centuries and is one of the most well-documented herbal cold remedies. It’s also great for lots of other stuff, but we’ll keep it simple for now. You can give elderberry syrup by the teaspoon (kids love it)…
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