Herbs

Prevention and Treatment of Mastitis: Natural Alternatives to Taking Antibiotics

October 18, 2010

As any breastfeeding mama can tell you, mastitis is one of the nastiest things to deal with. These infections (which stem from a clogged milk duct) can come on quickly, bringing with them raging fevers and achy, fluish feelings, as well as acute soreness and tenderness in the breast, particularly around the area of the [...]

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Cold Kicker Remedy: A Tried and True Recipe

October 15, 2010

Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer
This remedy is one of the best for warding off colds, the flu, or any kind of general feeling of ickiness. Not only is it chock full of anti-viral and anti-bacterial goodness, but it's guaranteed to knock your socks off!
Ginger and cayenne are warming to your system, while onion, [...]

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Resources for Home Remedies: What to Buy, Where to Buy It

October 14, 2010

Idyllic as it would be, most of us don't have a wall full of dried herbs from our home gardens to draw from when we need to make up a home remedy.
I am often asked where to begin... which herbs and other ingredients are the most important, the most versatile, the most accessible and affordable. [...]

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Simple Organic: 5 Simple Home Remedies That Really Work

October 7, 2010

Fall is here, and with it comes the usual season of colds and flus. Many of us are searching for more natural ways to treat sickness when it arises, and the good news is that you don’t have to be a herbalist, naturopath or health kook to use home remedies that really work.
There are many [...]

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Using Kudzu to Fight a Cold (A Simple Remedy for Children)

October 5, 2010

I first heard the word Kudzu in a small seminar given by a local herbalist. Its funny name caught my attention, which quickly turned to interest, as she discussed how to prepare it as a cold remedy.
Today I want to share how easily you can use Kudzu to support your family through illness.
But first, let’s [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Pregnancy and the Use of Essential Oils, Part 2

August 13, 2010

Guest Post by Kimberly of Fertility Flower
Continuing on from yesterday's post on the safe use of essential oils in pregnancy, and the first two oils, Lavender and Bergamot.
Using Neroli, Chamomile and Geranium
Like bergamot, Neroli is part of the family of citrus essential oils. Also known as 'orange blossom,' it requires 1000 blossoms to arrive [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Pregnancy and the Use of Essential Oils

August 12, 2010

Guest Post by Kimberly of Fertility Flower
**Stephanie's note: I had originally intended to put up a tomato canning tutorial tomorrow, but this post was long, and yet so full of good information, whether you are pregnant or simply want to learn more about the use of essential oils! So it will continue tomorrow, and you [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Dandelions

April 1, 2010

**Have you been following A Year of Herbs? Learn more about common herbs and ways that you can use them as simple remedies in your own home.**
I joked last year about how my husband was trying to convince me to view the yearly explosion of dandelions in our yard as a "harvest season".
Ahem. Last week [...]

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The Handbook of Vintage Remedies: Review and Giveaway

February 17, 2010

This year I've committed myself to studying up on herbs in greater detail, learning how to use them for treating sicknesses, discomforts and other ailments, as well as for boosting our overall health. It's been fascinating so far and I just love the in-depth learning that I am doing.
However, in-depth personal study on the topics [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Ginger

February 1, 2010

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As I went to write this next post for my Year of Herbs series, I had been thinking of doing comfrey or yarrow. However, I've really been enjoying learning about herbs that we all have right at our fingertips (like garlic and onion, or fennel and dill). Ginger seemed a perfect choice to [...]

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