Colloidal silver has been used for many years for it’s antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Prior to the year 1938 , colloidal silver was used in the medical community often for its antibiotic properties. And then with the advent of Penicillin it became less used but is still considered an excellent antibiotic and very safe […]
The amazing wound healer, Comfrey!
I have to admit I’ve put off writing an article about this herb because it has a little bit of controversy surrounding it but the herb is such a miraculous medicinal herb that I just couldn’t “NOT” write about it. Comfrey, also known as Symphytum offinale is indigenious to Europe and naturalized in the United […]
Natural strategies to stop the cough!
Does this scenario sound familiar? You are getting over a cold or flu and beginning to feel somewhat human again and night time begins to fall and that old annoying tickle in the throat begins to rear it’s ugly head. As you are laying your head down to sleep you are into a full blown all out […]
Herbs and arthritis
Arthritis can be a very cruel disease. It’s painful, can be disfiguring and is more prone to run in families more often then not. Fortunately there are some herbs that may offer some support for the pain, stiffness and swelling that comes from having osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is actually one of the most common ailments for people […]
4 Health Benefits of Milk Thistle
I know that many of us have seen this out in a pasture somewhere and thought of it as a weed but this is actually one of the safest and most clinically tested herbs out there. The benefits are great and it has been found to support many different health related issues. But first… Did […]
Healthy toxic free recipes for the home
I couldn’t leave you hanging this week by telling you some of the toxins that are lurking in your home without giving you some healthy solutions for the problem! I teamed up with my friend Dana over at Wholehealthdana.com and together we compiled some of our best non-toxic home and self care recipes. You’ll see how […]
Raspberry Leaf: A woman’s best friend
I think raspberry leaf is one of my favorite herbs to use medicinally. I’ve always absolutely loved raspberries themselves and started growing them a few years ago. There’s nothing I like better in the summer time when I’m out doing chores but to head over to the berry patch and take a little raspberry break! […]
Don’t be left out this week: herbs and recipes
Did you miss out on something this week? It’s all right here! On Inspiration Sunday Derona shared her story of getting high blood pressure under control and some of the things she did to make that happen. Be sure to read her story right here. On Monday we cooked it up in the […]
Herbs right outside your door: Plantain
I think herbs are one of God’s greatest gift to us! I can almost guarantee that at some point in your life if not every time you go out into the yard you are walking on this herb and don’t even realize it! The herb is called Plantain or Plantago lanceolata and has been used medicinally […]
Herbs in your own backyard: Dandelion Root
Did you realize that when you go out and walk around in your yard you are walking on botanical medicine? The lawn you cut every week more then likely has healing gems hidden throughout. One I wanted to highlight today is possibly one that you have always thought of as a weed or maybe you […]
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