Herbal Headache Relief Shower Bombs
Need quick headache relief? Call yourself a headache-prone person?Had too much caffeine?Or too much screen time? No matter how you’ve spent the day a headache can strike at anytime! And when it does our day can quickly turn into an abyss of misery. Anyone who has slipped into an abyss of splitting headache pain knows how difficult it can make …
Calming Catnip Herbal Tea Recipe
Anxiety is not a pleasant experience. It can be chronic, or seem to come from nowhere, but either way, those who have it want it gone. Gentle nervines like catnip and chamomile are great for calming anxiety and getting your mind and body back to normal. Anxiety is frequently caused by a hormone imbalance in the body, so the first …
Homemade Muscle Rub Salve
I’m so happy to be able to work part time from home while raising my little ones, but it seems to also come with a lot of muscle aches. On the days I’m with my kids I feel like I never sit down and my back pays the price. On the days I’m working I feel like I never stand up …
What Is A Fomentation? (and why you should make them!)
“Fomentation” is word that we don’t hear often, unless we’re reading about herbal preparations. Even though it’s not common, there are a few good reasons we could all benefit from knowing how and why to use fomentations. So, let’s get right to it . . . What is a Fomentation? First, what IS a fomentation!?? A fomentation is a topical application in which …
Soothing DIY Foot Bath Recipe
A foot soak is the perfect way to soothe tired, achy feet. The right combination of herbs and essential oils will help relax the muscles, leaving feet feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The therapeutic benefit of foot soaks often extends beyond the feet; relieving excess tension over the entire body. They also have the ability to calm an anxious mind. To prepare …
A Bitter Tea Recipe To Help Aid Digestion
The summer season can be one of picnics, campouts, and potlucks…a season of food shared in large quantities at weddings, family reunions, and vacations. These are important moments in life and shouldn’t be avoided, however they can also wreak havoc on our digestive systems. Help your body feel its best, even after overeating, with a cup of this warming and bitter …
Herbal Glycerites For Skincare (How and why to make non-alcoholic herbal tinctures)
Every now and then an herbal skin care product will call for the use of vegetable glycerin. This clear, sweet liquid helps smooth, soften, and protect skin. It’s perfectly wonderful all on its own, but we can increase the healing properties of that glycerin by infusing it with herbs before using it in all those DIY recipes. Let’s talk herbal …