Working Herbs: A Natural Cold Cure

A combination of yarrow, elderflower and peppermint is a safe and potent natural cold cure.

Tips for a Less Toxic Household

There are several different ways to keep your home clean and smelling fresh using less toxic alternatives. Listed below are some tips for a less-toxic household:

Flower Waters

Flowers waters result from the steam distillation process used to extract essential oils from flowers and contain the water-soluble essence of that particular flower. Flower waters are also known as hydrosols.

Honey: The Perfect Ingredient For Healing and Pampering

Honey is a sweet food that is produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent, effective at treating skin inflammations such as eczema, and preventing staph and yeast infections that cause diaper rash. Honey is also a natural humectant, attracting moisture from the air to your skin and makes a terrific addition to homemade spa treatments.

Homemade Hair Care

My quest for a glorious mane of hair began somewhere in grade school.  Sitting behind the long blond ringlets of Maggie Mc Ray all day, I longingly twisted my own short brown wisps and dreamed of the time when my hair would flow in luxurious waves down my back.

Home Remedies for Allergies

The weather is warm, the days are long, and the sun is out- but you can barely enjoy it. You sneeze at the smell of fresh cut grass and your eyes tear up while you are working in your garden. Not many people realize this, but allergy relief lies no further away than your kitchen pantry.