Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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If you were inspired to add kefir to your diet after Wednesday’s post, Improve Your Digestive Health With Kefir, then you’ll be looking for some ways to use kefir once you’ve made it! I sure hope so! Well, today I’ve got another recipe for you. This is one that I personally use, a lot! It’s […]

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Having a healthy digestive system is key in preventing sickness and disease. Is your digestive system healthy? Well if you struggle with issues like: … then you could be suffering from poor digestive health. Now don’t worry! There are things you can do to correct the problem and to achieve good digestive health. Today I’m […]

If you’ve ever had an itchy rash before, once you hear this story, you’re going to be able to sympathize with me, and hopefully, you’ll be excited to hear what I have to say to you today! I’ll be sharing how I treat my families itchy rashes along with an herbal recipe and daily regimen for kicking […]

Take The Itch Out Of Itchy Rashes With This Powerhouse Herb Combo | Growing Up Herbal | Find relief from itchy rashes with this herbal remedy!
How To Make Delicious Homemade Granola | Growing Up Herbal | Make breakfast easy and healthy with this delicious homemade granola recipe!

When it comes to eating a healthy breakfast that’s quick and simple, are you stuck for ideas? I know I used to be until I found this healthy, yummy recipe. It’s a recipe for a delicious homemade granola, and today I’m gonna share it with you!

One of the most commonly used ingredients in skin care products these days is mineral oil. Mineral oil is a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. It’s clear, odorless, and will not spoil. Plus, it’s dirt cheap. Like I said, it’s a byproduct from making gas so there’s a lot of it, […]

One Of The Worst Skin Care Product Ingredients, And Why I Don't Use It | Growing Up Herbal | You won't find this ingredient in Growing Up Herbal skin care products! Guaranteed!
Book Review: The Naturally Clean Home | Growing Up Herbal | Want to clean your home naturally? Looking for great recipes all in one place? This book can help!

If you’re still buying store-bought chemical cleaners and detergents, STOP! If you’re buying all-natural store-bought cleaners, STOP! Save your money and buy this book instead! Seriously. Today, I’m sharing a book with you that will help you clean your home in a healthy way and save you money at the same time!

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

How to Become
An Herbalist

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