Given that we’re in the midst of cold and flu season, perhaps you’ve considered taking echinacea? As I discussed in a previous post, echinacea seems to help alleviate cold and flu symptoms and may play a part in boosting immunity,…
Is Echinacea Effective for Treating Colds and the Flu?
It seems wherever I go these days I have people coughing and sneezing all around me. The receptionist at my local doctor’s office was even sick! (Bad place to come to work sick, right?) And just this morning my local news…
DIY Clay Mask for Mosquito Bites — A Great Homemade Treatment that Works!
Our family just enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C., for the most part, that is. With 100° temps and humid nights we were unlucky enough to encounter mosquitoes. Lots of them. Unfortunately, my daughter has what could almost be considered…
Honey: A Sweet Beauty Aid
As I watched a dozen or so bees buzz around the borage flowers in my herb garden, I was reminded of how vital bees are to our environment, our health, and of course, our beauty. After all, they’re responsible for creating…
Tea for Sunburns
Tea for sunburns? Yes, tea. The next time you get a burn, raid your tea cupboard. Black tea, blackberry, and raspberry leaf tea are especially good since they have tannins in them which have anti-inflammatory effects and help heal burns, especially oozing…