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What, you ask, is diatomaceous earth? Isn’t all earth… well, earth? Of course, but diatomaceous earth is a particular type of earth. Okay, it’s basically dirt, but it has many benefits, both dietary, medicinally and as a garden resource. For ...

What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects up to 5 percent of the U.S. population. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the hormones called thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The condition can cause weight gain, depression, ...

In a pinch, herbs can be applied directly to the skin as needed, so get to know the wild plants in your area and the benefits they afford. The simplest way to apply an herb to the skin is to ...

Make an herbal cough syrup to have on hand when colds, sinus infections, or flu appear. Syrups care is also an excellent way to administer herbs to children. I use maple syrup as the sweet base, as that is what ...

If someone in your household is gluten-free, it makes planning your food storage needs a little more complicated—but it’s not impossible. What follows are a few tips to keep in mind and a couple of gluten-free baked good recipes to ...

Did you know that you have some powerful medicines right in your kitchen? Herbs and spices do more than add delicious flavors and variety to meals. They are potent natural medicines. Many herbs and spices were traditionally used to preserve ...

Those that grow their own herbs do so planning to use them to make their families healthier. There are several types of herbal preparations and here are some easy recipes for making them right out of your own garden. Always ...

Recently I wrote an article about one method of treating and quite possibly curing asthma using mutamba bark. Written as a follow-up to an article I wrote in April 2012, which was about alternate treatments for asthma, its sole purpose ...

Most folks know that vinegar is used in kitchen recipes, canning, and even for household cleaning and other home care.  Did you know that the acetic acid in vinegar has attributes that make it good to use for other applications, ...

We are constantly reminded to take care of our bodies through proper health and exercise. We can often justify spending a little extra when it comes to our health—whether than means joining a yoga class or buying organic products. And ...