Natural Health

Image source: Pixabay.com   Although valerian root is usually grown outdoors as part of an herb or flower garden, it is not too difficult to grow...

Milkweed. Image source: Pixabay.com   As a kid, I used to run through this huge patch of poison sumac while playing. I often had rashes --...

Image source: Pixabay.com During a hard day of work, especially for a homesteader, peppermint essential oil can be quite useful. Beginning in the morning, it can...

Mullein. Image source: Pixabay.com Weeds are an absolute menace to most gardeners. They seem to grow 10 times as fast as the veggies you have planted,...

Eucalyptus leaves. Image source: Wikipedia   Eucalyptus essential oil is a must-have for the homesteader because of its numerous health benefits and disinfecting properties. Because of...

Image source: NBC screen shot. Three of my kids swim competitively, and I can trace their interest in the sport back to when they were little...

Image source: Flickr   Bandages are a necessity in life, and when none are available, bacteria can get in, causing an infection. But what if you...

Image source: Pixabay.com As you likely already know, most essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil before they can be applied to the skin....

Image source: Wikimedia St. John’s wort is a flowering plant that has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Some ancient cultures believed the plant —...

Image source: Pixabay.com   When I first became interested in essential oils, I had plenty of questions. I wondered, “How do I know that the essential...