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Despite its spooky sounding name, the leaves, bark and twigs of the witch hazel plant have been used for centuries for all kinds of remedies. The name “witch” has its roots in the Middle English word “wiche” and from the ...

Did you know that some of the most common summer weeds and wild plants make great medicine? Summer weeds soothe the itch of summer rashes, prevent the flu, relieve swelling, and more. Some are simply packed with vitamins and minerals. ...

If you desire to cut back on the amount of products you purchase for your household and instead wish to discover multiple purposes for fewer items, essential oils are a great place to start. Tea tree oil, sometimes called melaleuca ...

If someone told you that your backyard may contain plants that could boost your immune system, improve your eyesight, relieve your upset stomach and help you fall asleep, would you believe them? Most people take for granted the fact that ...

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are stunning powerhouses. Perhaps even more breathtaking than their colorful conks of red, orange and white are their amazing health benefits. Locked within the tough walls of this fungus are immune-boosting and cancer-fighting properties. Brewing tea ...

Nature has highly potent remedies for most of the ills that plague us, and modern science is busy exploring herbal remedies for all kinds of diseases, testing them on animals and humans. Not surprisingly, those that come out with flying ...

The fresh, clean smell of lemon is something that we enjoy in everything from our furniture polish to our shampoo. In addition to making refreshing lemonade in the summertime, we enjoy squirting lemon juice into our iced tea and into ...

Americans are all about instant gratification. We want to lose weight, gain muscle and eliminate pain now. And thanks to the steady increase in lotions, potions, procedures and pills on the market these days, many wishes can be granted, or ...

A major concern in an emergency or survival situation is the tending of injuries and illnesses, but it is often difficult to lay in supplies for these potential needs. Many of the “conventional” supplies for health care are controlled by ...

America and the Northern Hemisphere are home to many varieties of oaks. Oaks have been used for ceremony, food, medicine and building for as long as humans have been around. In many traditions, the oak is revered as a sacred ...