Mucus is an inevitable reality of life. At one point or another we have all been hit with phlegm causing ailments. Whether it's seasonal allergies, a common cold or a full-blown sinus infection, mucus is there in all it's gross glory. Aside from being unpleasant, congestion is problematic ...
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia, and science is just beginning to validate many of their traditional uses. This basic overview of medicinal plants and their use focuses on herbs you can find or
I hope you find this recipe beneficial for your family as I have found it to be for mine. Goodbye expensive bottles of cough syrup and hello natural remedy.
These survival recipes are nutritious, easy to make, and have a long shelf life. Hardtack, pemmican, jerky, biltong, bannock, and more.
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
Make your own homemade calamine lotion with this step by step tutorial including pictures and ingredient list.
Willow bark, which is used to make aspirin, can be processed into a tea or tincture that is gentle on the stomach and eases pain.
This dish is from my cookbook Dr Rupy COOKS. This is a bit of a shared family recipe. A gingery, spicy cup of broth that I always make whenever I feel slightly under the weather; it will certainly perk you up! It has a rich collection of plant chemicals known for their anti-microbial properties, such as garlic, onion, ginger and cinnamon. Personally, I swear by it for coughs and colds. Simple to put together and intensely warming.
Simply put Fire Cider is an expectorant, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, increases circulation, ups the immune system, stops coughs, and warms you up!
Every herbal home should have a well equipt home apothecary filled with the tools and herbs needed to successfully treat common ailments.
Migraines have been my longest-standing, most life-disrupting health problem since I can remember. And while lifestyle changes have helped tremendously, as soon as my diet lags, my sleep gets disrupted, or my stress levels rise, headaches are the first thing to get worse. I recently created this herbal pain killer shot and have been pleasantly
When a loved one is coughing, you want it to stop. But, are the OTC drops effective? Cough drops are easy enough to make at home!
Certified Diabetes Educators put together a list of the best foods for diabetes that can both manage blood sugar and nourish your body.
Usnea tincture recipe - this lichen is an infection fighter. Unlike most modern antibiotics which disrupt the structure of a cell, this lichen prevents the metabolism of many bacterias such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is particularly effective for hot, irritable, wet coughs.
This healthy "Dr. Group's Liver Cleanse Soup" recipe is so easy and is made with clean, real food ingredients. It's a one-pot meal that's ready in about 60 minutes with nutrient-dense, liver-healing ingredients. { Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Lectin-Free | Nut-Free | Soy-Free | Paleo-Friendly | Keto-Friendly | Medical Medium® compliant }
This articles looks at 10 of the best foods and supplements to lower blood sugars in diabetics, based on current research.
Make this "DIY Green Superfood Powder" at home for just a fraction of what it costs at the health food store! #greensuperfood
INSIDE: This article is all about using common kitchen cooking spices that have medicinal and therapeutic qualities! These can be made into home remedies for common ailments such as cold and flu issues, headaches, and others. Find out how to use the herbs and spices you already have right in your ki
Fall is the perfect time to harvest medicinal roots like dandelion and valerian for use in the home herbal medicine cabinet.
An Indian shrub used in medication for thousands of years, ashwagandha is an adaptogen herb with tons of amazing benefits.
Learn about the numerous ashwagandha benefits has to offer and how it can improve the health of women and relieve stress.
Thyme cough syrup made with honey and lemon is a useful homemade cough remedy to have on hand for cold and flu season for dry or wet coughs.This recipe makes about 2 cups.
Here is a list of naturally high vegan protein sources from tofu to beans and even to Seitan. Alongside delicious & easy vegan recipe ideas.
Dive into our guide on harvesting mullein. Learn the best practices for collecting, drying, storing, and utilizing mullein for its medicinal properties.
A healing and soothing salve using the powerful herb Lemon Balm!
Do you have diabetes and are wondering what the best bedtime snacks for diabetics are? If your answer is yes, this post is for you. In this post, I list 16
Foods rich in natural antihistamines really can offer allergy relief and especially so in the summer when our sinuses are suffering with pollen. So I have for you here a simple guide to natural antihistamines
If you are concerned about a day when antibiotics aren't available, consider trying these herbal alternatives.
Stock your medicine cabinet with a simple dandelion tincture as a blood builder, detox, and liver cleanse - especially in the spring.
Come learn how to make medicinal herb infused oils with fresh or dry herbs using a slow cold infusion or quick heat method.
These homemade vitamin C gummies are a great way to save money on your kids' vitamins & skip the sugar that is sometimes added! A win-win for healthy kids!
There are many ways to make homemade DIY Neosporin. In this article, we cover 3 recipes using store-bought and foraged ingredients.
Preserve mint leaves for food and medicine by dehydrating, freezing, making tinctures, and more with these easy methods and recipes.
Clover is a widely available edible wild plant with medicinal uses. Here's what to know about identifying and using edible clover.
This is a list of Low FODMAP Foods. It includes meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beverages, fats and oils that are allowed on low FODMAP diet.
Yarrow is a common wild herb that's useful in both the kitchen and medicine cabinet. This list of yarrow uses covers everything from biscuits and beer to salves, soaps, and tinctures. Yarrow's always seemed magical
Natürliche Antibiotika töten die guten Bakterien der Darmflora nicht ab, deshalb sind sie den pharmazeutischen Antibiotika oft vorzuziehen.
Discover 9 creative and practical things you can make with the bounty of purple dead nettle growing in your lawn or vegetable beds.
There are so many delicious survival bread recipes out there that are perfect for emergencies. Here are 18 recipes we love.
Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.
Many survival foods get overlooked. Here's a list of energy-rich foods that offer a long shelf life as well as the nutrition you'll need.