My extended family jokes that I always have a concoction or potion for everyday ailments (and their probably right!). They’re obviously not really potions though. They are simply herbal and natural remedies that our ancestors used for generations before modern medicine was established. Don’t get me wrong, modern medicine is great for things like diagnosing […]
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Calendula Benefits, Uses, and How to Grow It
If I had to choose just one herb to grow on the homestead, I would choose calendula. Calendula is an amazing herb that has many benefits and uses. It can be used for food or medicine and can help attract beneficials into the garden. It’s also amazingly beautiful and makes a great cut flower for […]
How to Use Culinary Herbs Medicinally [Free Guide!]
If you’re trying to support your health with herbs, the easiest way to start is with culinary herbs. I’ve have been on a healing journey for many years now. I started with changing my diet (as I recommend to anyone trying to support their body’s natural health). But after getting my diet and lifestyle in […]
The Best Elderberry Syrup Recipe
The last four Christmases have not been normal Christmases for my family. Four years ago on Christmas Eve I had to go to the hospital to be induced (for preeclampsia). I had my firstborn on Christmas day. Since then we have all caught some sort of flu or flu-like illness each year for Christmas. Yep. It’s […]