With the heat of the summer in full swing here in the desert…my cayenne pepper plants are bursting with new growth and peppers galore! I just came in from harvesting a little over a pint of cay...
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ith the celebration of Memorial Day in the U.S. behind us, summer is preparing for her grand entrance – and with her, the anticipation of many outdoor adventures are on the horizon. Now’s...
Editor’s note: This is a guest post that has been written by Chris Dalziel of Joybilee Farm. raise sheep, goats, llamas, angora rabbits, and poultry; as well as dogs and cats at Joybilee Farm, ...
Tweet Pregnancy is a profound experience in a woman’s life. It carries with it many joys and challenges; yet, understanding how to keep your health in balance can make all the difference. The t...
Before really learning about the different herbal remedies, I remember hearing “compress” and “poultices” and then thinking they were one in the same. Well, over the years, I have come to understand ...
I feel like my medicine chest isn’t complete without these homemade herbal cold care capsules. Making my own allows me the freedom and joy of controlling the quality of ingredients. In fact, most of ...
A home-based pharmacy isn’t complete without the inclusion of ready-to-consume herbal capsules. However, the downside to buying pre-packaged, commercially-prepared capsules is the uncertainty of thei...
Herb infused oils may sound intimidating, however I promise…if you can boil water, you can infuse herbs in oil. Choosing the oil you will use should be based on availability, sustainability, an...
Looking for a fun and effective way to incorporate more herbs into you child’s diet? Make herbal popsicles! These little homemade treats are super refreshing during the heat of summer and they ...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), since ancient times, has plagued women with it’s a complicated mix of hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and a variety of psychosocial factors. Without dou...
Adding an herbal tea closet to your kitchen can be as simple as clearing a shelf in one of your kitchen cabinets and filling it with a few jars full of dried medicinal herbs. Love the idea of having ...
Tweet The art of tea making has been prized for many thousands of years. In fact, it is one of the most common methods for the consumption of medicinal herbs. It’s a simple process that require...
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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), horehound (Marrubium vulgare), and garden sage (Salvia officinalis) abound in my garden this time of year! Each one of these medicinal herbs are super easy to grow a...
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) abounds in my garden! It is one of the most easy to grow medicinal herbs and has some pretty amazing healing properties…making it a great addition to the home pharmac...
Tweet In the simplest of terms a tincture is a concentrated liquid extract made from herbs. Tincturing herbs is another safe and effective way to preserve fresh, homegrown herbs…one that our an...
Tweet Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the medicinal plants we needed were available to us at all times throughout the year! However, just as we work to preserve the summer harvest of garden fruits ...
Tweet Different parts of medicinal plants are used to treat a variety of ailments. Most of us usually only think of harvesting the aerial parts of the plant — leaves, buds, and flowers. And for...
Tweet I strongly believe our Creator has freely given us — in nature – the means by which to care for our most basic needs. Although in this life we will battle with a variety of ailments...
Tweet We all know that water is foundational for our good health and survival — nothing can replace it. However, these days it seems like everywhere you look headlines like this appear… F...
I told you a couple of days ago that we were being inundated with cabbage from our CSA…well it continues! And today I made a homemade red cabbage salad — a variation on this recipe —...
Tweet Before we dive into the “how-to” portion of this month’s series on Creating a Kitchen Pharmacy let’s take a look at a few best practice guidelines that everyone should i...
iven the times, wouldn’t it be lovely if each of us could grow all of our own medicinal herbs…right along with all of our own vegetables, fruit, and animals. I envy those who live 100% se...
When preparing your kitchen for a return to home-based medicine – and for making a variety of medicinal herbal remedies – you may be relieved to discover that you already have most of the...
Tweet “I am my own healer. I have a radiant voice within that guides me. I can make decisions for myself. I can rely on others as needed, but at my discretion. It is my body, my health, my bala...
Tweet During these uncertain times – times of change – there are many individuals and families in search of an altogether different approach to treating minor illnesses and ailments. For ...
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