Have you heard of fire cider? Until I began delving more into herbalism, I had not! When I first read about fire cider, it was while reading through Rosemary Gladstar’s book, Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health. I was fascinated, to say the least, but I was absolutely terrified of making it at first. It sounded like […]
Category Archives: Natural Health
Cool Vibes Vapor Rub - An Essential Oil Vapor Rub for Coughs, Congestion, & Stuffy Noses
One of my least favorite feelings, when I am sick, is that feeling of not being able to breathe. It overwhelms me and makes it very difficult to sleep at night. When I first started learning about aromatherapy, the first essential oils that I purchased, were lavender and eucalyptus. My first chest cold came right […]
Which Aromatherapy Diffuser is Right for You? An Aromatherapy Diffuser Review & Giveaway
One of the most often asked questions that I hear from y’all is “Which aromatherapy diffuser should I buy?” I completely understand why you would ask that question because there are so many options out there, it can be hard to choose which diffuser is right for which situations! Today I am here to share with you […]
Fire & Spice - Naturally Soothe and Heal Strep Throat Using Herbs
Somehow I had managed to go a whole (nearly by just a few days) 31 years without getting strep throat. My sister contracted it so much as a kid that she almost had to have her tonsils removed, but I never did. Before this bout strep, I thought to myself, “what’s the big deal? I […]
Defend Yourself - A DIY Immune Boosting Tea & Tincture
With cold & flu season just around the corner, Ebola scaring the world, and Enterovirus D68 sweeping across the nation, I have gone into super immune boosting mode. These last couple winters have been amazing! I have seen first hand how a well supported immune system can hold up when everyone else around me is […]
Good Night Sleep Tight - A Sleepytime tea & tincture for a good night’s rest
You’re tossing and turning and trying with all your might to keep your eyes closed and to fall asleep. A peek through your eyelashes reveals that it’s just getting later at an exponentially fast rate, which if you’re me, will piss you off even more. Through the mental clutter that is filling your brain, with each […]
DIY Neti Pot Sinus Rinse Refills
Have you ever used a Neti pot? It looks like a tea pot used for kids tea parties, but in fact it’s actually made for you to stick up your nose and pour salty water through your nasal passages. The Neti pot helps to cleanse and clear the nasal passages, helping to relieve sinusitis, allergies, […]
Homemade Herbal Cough Drops
I can tell that it is fall already because everywhere that I turn I am seeing pumpkin everything! With pumpkin season in full swing already (and it’s not even my birthday month yet!), I am working hard to fill my natural medicine cabinet for this coming cold & flu season. We have already learned how […]
Calm Your Squirrel - A DIY ADHD Aromatherapy Blend
I have ADHD and so does the Hippy Hubby. It has been a reality for me my entire life. My mom did a good job at trying to avoid diet triggers and shoved me outside to play as much as possible, but sometimes it can still be very difficult to shut of my brain and […]
Relieve a Sore Throat With a Homemade Soothing Sore Throat Spray & Gargle
Waking up in the morning with that tell-tale tickle in the back of your throat is enough to make you want to take a sick day with a Popsicle and some Jello. I absolutely hate having a sore throat. You can’t effectively swallow, you can’t eat, you can’t drink anything without being constantly reminded that […]