Jan 30, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
Detox tea is a simple way to detox your body. It not only delicious, but it can take the place of coffee, and tastes similar to Chai tea.There are 15 herbs in this great tea. Together, these herbs detoxify the blood, liver, and gallbladder, stimulate the digestive...
Jan 24, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Several of our modern candies have old roots that actually are based in health and healing. One of these is licorice.About LicoriceLicorice root has been prized for its rich flavor for over 3,000 years – King Tut, Alexander the Great, Roman Emperor Caesar, the Ancient...
Jan 22, 2018 | Healing Herbs
The juniper is an evergreen tree native to Europe, Asia, and the northern parts of North America. Its botanical name is Juniperus communis L. The first recorded mention of Juniper is in an Egyptian papyrus from 1500 B.C. The main part used is the berries, which are...
Jan 19, 2018 | Healing Herbs
Mullein is a great herb to know and very easy to identify. It is a large plant with soft velvet-leaves coming from a tall stalk, growing up to 8 feet. In the first year it appears as a basal rosette of leaves, and in the second year, it sends up huge flower spikes...
Jan 18, 2018 | Natural Health, Remedies
This week, I want to speak on worms and parasites that invade our bodies and how to get rid of them. Almost everyone has parasites, it’s simply a fact of life. Even Dr. Oz says…”ninety percent of humans will have a problem with parasites in their...
Jan 17, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Lavender’s scientific name, Lavandula, is a genus of 39 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The Latin name of lavender is Lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its clean aroma. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape...
Jan 17, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Here are two different ways to use lavender to help with sleep.Lavender dried flowers: Take some lavender dried flowers and place in a small pouch. A knee-high nylon works well or a cotton cloth. Secure the end and you can place this in your pillow for sweet...
Jan 16, 2018 | Healing Herbs
For over 2,000 years, Astragalus has been used in China and was considered a cultural treasure. It eventually made its way to the Western world and has become known as a “superior herb” for “restoring the normal”. This simply means...
Jan 15, 2018 | Child's Health, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
The cold and flu season is in full swing, and I’ve already seen or heard of several who have been sick. It is helpful to know some herbs and healthy ways to deal with infections so we do not have to resort to harmful antibiotics or drugs. Here are a few GREAT...
Jan 10, 2018 | Child's Health, Healing Herbs
Today we will look at a few herbs that are helpful to children.Alfalfa has been called the “King of Plants” since it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. It has eight essential amino acids and the highest chlorophyll contents of any plant, and it permits rapid...
Jan 9, 2018 | Diet, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Follow these easy steps to making a delicious and healthy drink.Pick some dandelion roots from your yard or a neighbors. (Make sure that they have not been sprayed with chemicals.) It is also easier to dig them out after rain, since the water loosens the dirt. Cut off...
Jan 9, 2018 | Healing Herbs
This week, I want to speak on one of my favorite herbs, that we often think of as a weed.DandelionThe entire dandelion plant can be eaten and it is a very rich source of beta-carotene. It is also rich in vitamin C, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesioum, zinc,...
Jan 8, 2018 | Danger, Natural Health
To protect you health, here are a few guidelines for use of cell phones and other wireless devices:No cell phones for children. Until they are 20, children and teens should not use a cell phone or wireless device of any type except for an emergency.Avoid carrying your...
Jan 1, 2018 | Diet, Natural Health
January 1, 2018Happy New Year! Now is the time when many think about what diet or detox program to go on, yet many programs out there are a far cry from promoting health or even true weight-loss. Let’s examine the facts.FACTS about Dieting & DetoxingIn...