Immune Support Soup
Soups are a great way to nourish and support our bodies as the seasons change. The changing weather challenges our bodies, and we can become more prone to illness. Soups help to keep us warm as the winter chill begins and can nourish us with herbs, seaweed, and mushrooms for wellness and vitality.
Bone marrow is a critical ingredient in my homemade stock. My Slovenian grandmother Antonjia would suck the marrow out of the bones after [...]
Sinus Congestion – Using a Neti Pot
Using a Neti pot to clear sinus congestion is a classic remedy.
Use 10 drops of Yerba Mansa tincture and one drop of peppermint oil in some warm water. Irrigate each nostril. If you don’t have access to Yerba Mansa, use a pinch or two of salt and a drop of peppermint oil. It is always less painful to use the Neti pot at the first sign of congestion. Use Neti pot 3x a [...]
Garlic Ear Oil for Ear Infections
So many people get clogged ears when they get sick. It is also one of the most common reasons antibiotics are prescribed. Here is a classic, simple and safe remedy to relieve the pain and congestion of ear infections.
Mince a few cloves of garlic and simmer with olive oil on the lowest heat that you can. Make sure not to brown the garlic. After simmering the garlic as long as you can without [...]
Flu Tea
Equal parts Sage, Peppermint Yarrow, Ginger to taste (don’t be shy) and a sprig of thyme. Make a pot of this up at a time and drink every few hours. Raw Honey is also great to add as it is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and is a great antioxidant.
This tea has a mixture of herbs to assist with sweating, relieving muscle spasms, clearing mucus, microbes and increasing circulation. All these actions helps your [...]
Fire Cider
Fire Cider is a classic herbal remedy for use at the first sign of a cold or flu.
It is also an excellent external liniment for use on the chest for congestion, or to ease the pain of sore muscles. The vinegar is a preservative so you don’t need to refrigerate this after you press it out. It is a long lasting remedy.
Get organic ingredients if you can, and, the most potent, freshest cayenne that you [...]
Body-Scrub Cleanser
Your skin is your largest organ, and keeping it clean and hydrated with your natural oils is important for your health.
1 C. Oatmeal
1/4 C. Lavender
1/4 C. Almonds
1/4 C. Roses
You can also use chamomile or lemongrass instead of lavender
Grind up each ingredient in a blender:
Grind the oats and herbs as finely as possible – you are looking for a powder consistency.
Grind the almonds but leave a bit of coarseness to them
Don’t overheat [...]
