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Have you ever had soap in your eyes before? If so, you’ll remember that it instantly burns, making you clamp your eyes shut tight. You’ll remember how your eyes become red and bloodshot and how the burning sensation returns each time you blink long after the soap is rinsed out of your eyes. It’s not […]

Seeing how fall is upon us and cold and flu season will be here before you know it, I think this month’s Herbal Education post is very appropriate seeing how it’s focused on the respiratory system. Did you know that the majority of viruses are transmitted and contracted through the respiratory system? It’s true, and so […]

If you’re new to using herbs and other natural remedies, but you want to start somewhere, now is the perfect time to get going. School is back in session and cold and flu season are just around the corner. This is the time of the year to start focusing on making sure our kids immune […]

A quick scan of my local health food store’s granola selection leaves me with the stark realization that if I want the convenience of prepackaged granola, I must forgo a college savings plan for my children. This realization led me down the DIY granola path, and I have yet to look back. It turns out homemade […]

I love the month of September. The weather begins to cool, fall breezes begin to blow through these mountains, I get in the mood for autumn scents and flavors, and I start wanting to slow down and do meaningful work. Today I’m sharing an “Autumn” inspired gift guide featuring beautiful handmade items from a variety […]

Sometimes, making healthy choices for our children can be hard. Friends and relatives may think our children are deprived when we don’t provide them with junk foods. They may not understand or support the decision to choose alternative remedies over modern medical treatments. You can however, gain confidence in caring for your family naturally, despite the […]