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Tea for all your troubles!
We often forget just how powerful a cup of tea can be. All around the world herbal teas are known to enhance our mood, induce sleep, relax our nerves, reduce inflammation and infection and treat a number of ailments. If you are not familiar with the world of herbs – I invite you to read…
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Get rid of Rats using Herbs
Just before we continue let me clarify that I am not talking about people here. I really mean rats from the rodent family. 🙂 Because I realize that I have a huge audience with readers from as far as Mauritius, Malawi, Australia, South Africa, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and many more, 154 countries…
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What am I Eating – Is it Poison? Part 2
Keeping little children healthy can become a frustrating task. The same goes for the elderly like my 87-year-old grandma. But let’s face it; staying healthy is an issue for everyone regardless of age. There are many books, articles, classes, and reports available on how to be healthy and have a strong immune system but most…
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How do I make a tea with organic loose herbs and what on earth is a Decoction?
Today, a friend called me to ask how she should make an infusion (cup of tea) with the loose organic lemon balm and echinacea she got from my apothecary. She was a little confused because she had heard me on a CD recording of a class I did, where I taught moms how to prepare a decoction for…
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Best Blood Purifier, Congestion breaker and Migraine Relief Herb
Best Blood Purifier, Congestion breaker, and Migraine Relief No, these three are not necessarily related, but they are in the sense that herbs have been used for centuries to deal with all 3 of these conditions. Let’s start with our blood. Did you know that a typical human red blood cell only survives about 4-5…
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Easy Homemade Herbal Wine
Have you ever wanted to make your own wine? Although the original process is a lengthily one, with a little cheating you too can make a delicious wine based on your preferences. Often times when I am cooking I love to use wine to marinate chicken dishes. It gives it just the right taste. Here…
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Cold and Flu Cocktails/Remedies – What you Should Have on Hand!
Is there a cold or flu virus lurking around the corner? Did you go to the store, open up the refrigerated section, and then rub your eyes a few minutes later? It’s incredible how easily we are exposed to nasty viruses and bacteria. All it takes is for Joe Shmoe to sneeze and cough right on the…
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One Moms Adventure with Shea Butter & a Canker Sore
There isn’t anything more painful and pestering than a canker sore in your mouth. Depending on where the sore is located in can be extremely painful to the touch and eating is almost impossible. Recently while I was brushing my teeth with the baby in arm (he is my little cling on), he smacked the…
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How to bring down a Fever Naturally
Did you know you can use herbal baths to help assist fever in adults, young children, and babies? There are several herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, and peppermint that contain properties that promote perspiration which in turn cools the body down resulting in a lowering of the fever. You can prepare 1 or 2 quarts…
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Most amazing Green Smoothie Ever
Yeah, I know what you are thinking. Green smoothie, come on its gotta be nasty! Nope, not so. I am actually enjoying a yummy green smoothie as we speak. A few years ago I found a great company called Amazing Grass. They have fantastic powdered greens and wheatgrass for those days you can’t juice all…
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Make your own Herbal Perfume
I love making my own roll ons and body sprays to use instead of toxic, overpriced commercial products. For years I’ve been crafting herbal products and sharing with family, friends and those in my local community. Not only do they smell great, but by making my own products, I am avoiding all of the cancer-causing…
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Immunity Boosting Secrets for Tea Making
Coughs, Sneezes, Runny Noses Anyone? Our kids are back in school, and stress seems to be creeping up on me, not just because of homework and traffic but germy wormies! I also have been battling some crazy and debilitating health issues, and we are in the middle of trying to figure that out, so things…
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