One of the consequences of general unawareness of the body’s healing system is that too many people lack confidence in their own innate abilities to deal with common health problems. Instead of relying on the wisdom of their bodies, they seek the attention of health-care professionals and vastly overuse medical services.” – Dr. Andrew Weil I was listening to one of […]
Edible Flowering Plants to Brew Tea
With a move back to victory gardens, edible landscapings and organic or homegrown food and drink, one easy project to try is a tea garden. Many of the common tea ingredients are from flowering plants or flower petals, giving gardeners the perfect opportunity to grow their own tea ingredients, while enjoy beautiful blooms in their […]
Traditional Thai Massage: Healing, Relaxation and Energy
Traditional Thai massage is a healing art and a spiritual practice. While variations of Thai massage have become popular in the West, the traditional Nuad Phaen Boran is one part of the traditional Thai medical system and it was once practiced mainly in temples and hospitals. Today it is still used in Thailand to treat […]
Could Noxzema be an Eczema Remedy?
When a friend of mine gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl, she was all smiles until her little one began to have red spots pop up all over her skin. The spots were followed by itching, crying, and a lot of stress. Spending more time in a doctor’s office than at home proved there was no […]
Essential Oils You Need to Know: All About Aromatherapy Home Remedies
Essential oils are great natural home remedies for many everyday health complaints. Read all about using essential oils at home for health, beauty and relaxation: Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Aromatherapy During Pregnancy: Useful Essential Oils Aromatherapy for Children: Safety Tips Aromatherapy Home Remedies for Insomnia Aromatherapy Home Remedies for Stress Essential Oils for […]
Essential Oils for an Energy Boost
If you’re feeling tired and run down after the holiday season, try the following essential oils for an energy boost. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary is for remembrance, according to an old saying. This oil is believed to boost mental activity and to clear the cobwebs from the mind. Burn Rosemary in an oil burner when […]
Three Essential Oils to Relieve the Winter Blues
Shorter days, dark mornings and cold temperatures make many of us feel a little tired and low. Some winter blues are normal, especially in the northern latitudes where the sun disappears for months. Many of us lack energy, want to sleep more and crave for sweet foods during the darkest time of the year. Winter […]
Home Remedies for Sinus Infection
I did not know how painful sinus infections can be until I had a couple of acute attacks recently. My main home remedy for sinusitis is a steam inhalation with essential oils several times a day. Please note that I’m not trying to give medical advice in this article and I’m just sharing some natural […]
Using Aromatherapy During Cold and Flu Season
Using Aromatherapy during cold and flu season is essential in my family. I use essential oils everyday, no matter what time of year it is. I’ve been using aromatherapy, essential oils for about 5 years now. I was first introduced to them by a friend of ours for an earache my husband was having. The […]
Gold, Frankincense and… What is Myrrh?
The three wise men, or three magi, brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. Myrrh is perhaps the least well known of the three gifts, but it was just as valuable as frankincense at the time. Myrrh is a resin that comes from the Commiphora myrrha or Commiphora molmol trees that grow […]
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh: What is Frankincense?
The Three Kings, or Magi, brought gold frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. That gold is valuable is obvious, but what are frankincense and myrrh, and why would they be such valuable gifts? First: frankincense. What is Frankincense? Frankincense is a resin that comes from the frankincense tree (Boswellia carteri). The tree is native to […]
Cooking Spices as Home Remedies: Ginger
Ginger is one of the most popular spice remedies. The health benefits of ginger (Zingiber officinale) have been known for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and India’s Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger is one of the easiest home remedies for morning sickness and some recent studies say it might be helpful in osteoarthritis. Ginger Health […]
