Switchel is Nature’s Healthy Gatorade
Recipe for Switchel, a quick-to-make fermented beverage that is traditionally cultured with water, honey, vinegar, and ginger. It quenches thirst …
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Kitchari Healing and Nourishing Ayurvedic Porridge
The small, locally owned health food store where I have shopped for nearly 20 years has a wonderful deli and juice bar. It is a huge favorite of the …
How to Make and Use Yarrow Tincture as Herbal Bug Repellent (stronger than DEET)
How to properly make and use yarrow as a broad spectrum insect repelling herbal tincture (including ticks) which has a reputation for being stronger …
All Purpose Herbal Comfrey Salve Recipe
All purpose herbal salve recipe with nine different therapeutic herbs including comfrey for rapid tissue healing and inflammation reduction. Great for …
How to Make a Vinegar Compress for Bruises and Sprains
Have you ever wondered what people used to do to treat bruises and sprains before the invention of the home freezer which allowed convenient access to …
How to Mix and Use Gluten Free Flour
The complete guide on homemade gluten-free flour, with detailed instructions on how to mix and use the many different types and easy recipes to bake …
Power Shot: Best Green Juice for Congestion
This recipe for a power shot containing wheatgrass, ginger, and lemon is the best green juice for clearing up congestion fast. Oxalate free and safe …
Practical Benefits & Uses of Witch Hazel (+ DIY recipe )
Practical uses for Witch Hazel as a nontoxic home cleaner and natural traditional remedy used by Native Americans for centuries. When I was growing …
Homemade Organic Baby Wipes
How to make organic baby wipes quickly and easily for less than a penny each. Made with non-toxic ingredients and reusable paper towels for convenient …
Easy Elderberry Syrup to Beat Colds and Flu (or Drizzle on Pancakes!)
When my children were young and had bad coughs, I relied heavily on elderberry syrup to reduce symptoms. Small doses throughout the day kept mucous to …
Easy to Make Sourdough Starter Recipe
Easy to follow homemade sourdough starter recipe to enjoy traditionally prepared, easy to digest sourdough bread made from whatever grain flour you …
DIY Natural Toothpaste for Remineralizing Teeth
DIY method for making an effective, natural toothpaste at home to assist with the prevention of cavities and tooth remineralization for children and …