Hippocrates, the father of medicine, called the elder tree his “medicine chest” due to its limitless healing properties and uses. Studies have discovered that a commercial preparation of elderberry extract called Sambucol is more effective than other over-the-counter medication at shortening the duration and severity of the flu.
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Sage boosts brain function, reduces anxiety and may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Of all the culinary herbs, sage possesses the most medicinal uses. Sage is anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. It helps cleanse your blood, boost brain function and may even prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Vinegar is the Secret to Soft Towels and Whiter Whites
Unfortunately, fabric softeners are loaded with dangerous chemicals and synthetic fragrance which have no business being in our laundry. Although they may make your clothes feel soft, commercial fabric softeners will make them toxic causing headache, lightheadedness, fatigue, serious organ and central nervous system damage, and even cancer.
How to Heal a Sunburn Overnight with Two Simple Ingredients
Summer’s here, and that means we can soak up the sun. It gives us the opportunity for vitamin D3 and sunbathing. However, along with the all those hours in the son there usually comes one inevitable thing: sunburn. Fortunately, there are many household items you can use to cool the burning, itching, and peeling
The tea that can prevent the influenza virus from replicating
Ahhh, honeysuckle. That sweet scent takes me back to my childhood and fun summer days. But did you know that honeysuckle is a medicinal plant, used for thousands of years to boost health in a variety of ways? The flowers, seeds and leaves of the plant have many medicinal uses.
Golden Paste for Cats: Use it for Worms, Arthritis, Blood Clots, Liver Disorders and Overall Health
Turmeric has become very popular in recent years, and for a good reason. The herb is loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, the most notable of which is curcumin. Curcumin is known for preventing toxins from turning into carcinogens, and it also promotes healthy cell growth and strengthens the body at the cellular level. Over…
Turmeric Gummies: Work better than many fancy pharmaceuticals for colds, flu, sore throat and cough.
These healthy turmeric gummies made with honey and coconut oil are a great way to help fight off colds, flu, sore throat and cough. It’s a tasty snack that is perfect for the winter months, and, most importantly, all kids love it.
Attract Beneficial Bats to your Garden
Did you know there is a holistic way to fight mosquitos this summer that most people probably are not aware of? Bats! They can eat up between 600 to 1,ooo mosquitos per hour. Incredible, right? Bats can devour a big number flying insects especially mosquitoes. So, installing a bat house is probably one of the…
How to Get Rid of Ants with Baking Soda
Baking soda is my favorite natural household product because it’s one of the most versatile products around; it can be used for both medicinal and cleaning purposes. But while baking soda is beneficial for humans, it’s very harmful for ants. It simply disrupts their bodies’ natural chemistry. Ants have an acidic substance inside…
5 Reasons Why You Should Eat An Entire Avocado Every Day
After literally thousands of years of eating fat, at some point in the 20th century someone decided they wanted to get a name for themselves by labeling all dietary fats as bad. Avocados, rich in monosaturated fat was lumped together with french fries and fried chicken as bad. However, being mostly monosaturated fat, we now…