This Little Weed is one of the Most Useful Medicines on the Planet
You’ve stepped on it, ignored it, and tried to eradicate it from your lawn. However, this innocuous little weed is one of the most useful medicines on the planet, just begging to be harvested. There are two major types of plantain in BC, Canada: Lance and Broadleaf. Generally, all 200-plus varieties of plantain yield the […]
Homemade Cough Syrup
Herbal cough syrup is a natural homemade alternative to conventional cough syrup. It contains herbs that help soothe the throat and promote restful sleep. Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe Prep time: 5 minsCook time: 30 minsTotal time: 35 mins Serves: 8+ Ingredients: 1 quart of filtered water ¼ cup Ginger Root (fresh grated or dried) ¼ […]
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Healthier Skin and Hair
The skin and hair care industries are behemoths, making stacks upon stacks of money by promising healthier hair and brighter skin. They often use clever marketing to play off our insecurities, telling us if we were just less freckly, more even-toned, tanner, lighter, or brighter, we would be beautiful. They follow that up with offering […]
Best and Worst Foods for Pain
Some research suggests that certain foods may affect rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. What you eat is crucial for so many conditions—such as diabetes—that it would be great if the right food could also help ease chronic pain. Unfortunately, the link between food and pain is not as clear. However, inflammation is a key cause of pain […]
Six Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, commonly called heartburn, is caused when digestive acids flow up from the stomach and into the esophagus. The esophagus, located in the heart region of the chest, becomes irritated with a burning sensation. There are lesser known symptoms other than heartburn for acid reflux as well: gas, bloating, flatulence and even apparently unrelated […]
Eco-Friendly Allergy Treatments
Allergic To Pollen? Worst Year Ever in U.S. EcoExpert has Eco-Friendly Solutions. It’s the “worst year ever” for allergy sufferers in the US. Of course this is often said. Worst year or not, it can be useful to know which are the worst cities for allergy sufferers. And you need to know how to deal […]
Natural Remedies First Aid Kit Checklist
1. Valerian Tincture The sedative properties of valerian make it useful for relieving anxiety, insomnia and tension; it may also provide mild pain relief. 2. Eucalyptus Essential Oil A potent antibiotic and antiviral, eucalyptus is excellent for treating colds and sinus infections when used as a steam inhalation. 3. Witch Hazel Extract Distilled witch hazel […]
Celery Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally and Effectively
While most doctors prescribe powerful hypertension drugs that cause numerous side effects, there is a simple way to reduce blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels, and it doesn’t come in a bottle. Celery has been used for centuries to treat everything from urinary tract infections to skin conditions, but it is most profoundly useful as […]
The Incredible Health Benefits of Ginger Root
Ginger root was first cultivated in South Asia, eventually spreading to East Africa and the Caribbean. Today, you can find it everywhere. The root may look measly and weak, but just like its taste, ginger bears some robust health kicks. Filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants and mighty anti-inflammatory benefits, ginger is your key to vibrant health […]
Natural Remedies for Summer Skin Problems
Sometimes summer can be tough on your skin, especially if you’re fair-skinned or sensitive. Between insect bites, rashes, and summer acne, it can be enough to make you want to cover up and hide out. Common Summer Skin Problems • Sun AllergyThere are three different types of sun allergy; polymorphous light eruption, solar urticaria, and […]