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)…
Have you ever wondered if would be possible to take your family’s health care into your own hands? What would it be like if healing yourself and your family was as easy as picking plants right around your house and using them to help keep you healthy? Well, over the past several years, my husband…
Photo by SB_Johnny. This past month, our family has been sick with a flu that brings lots of deep coughing and totally zaps your energy. It felt really good to me to be able to reach for specific herbal remedies to help with the symptoms we were experiencing throughout our week of illness. Doing so…
Anyone out there experiencing sore throats or coughs during this transition from summer to fall to winter? Are you looking for a sore throat home remedy? Seems like a time when sicknesses come easily, and as a family we are always looking for nourishing ways to relieve symptoms while also helping our bodies to heal….
This herbal immune system remedy goes a weeee bit beyond my KEEP IT SIMPLE mantra, but I felt it was worth posting. If you want to keep it to what you have in the kitchen, keep with my EIGHT SIMPLE SECRETS to natural cold care. If you are ready to venture out a little and…
Sinus infections are easy thing to prevent and treat naturally. If you find yourself prone to them, using a neti pot regularly is the number one home remedy for sinus infections. This link also contains instructions on how to use it. They are a great natural remedy for sinus infections. If you do not get…
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