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.
Herbs can be a safe, effective way to help your baby through common sicknesses they may face. All it takes is a little know-how and having what you need on hand. Now you may feel like using herbs is overwhelming to you at first, but it really isn’t all that difficult once you get going. Taking the first step can […]
Have you ever had a ginger chew? I hadn’t until earlier this year. I went out to eat with a friend, and after dinner she handed me a neatly wrapped little ginger chew. She said she often ate one after eating to help her better digest her food. I was intrigued so I ate it. […]
Did you know that the average child will get anywhere from 6-12 colds a year! Holy cow! That’s a lot of colds to deal with, and that’s only with one kid! Thankfully there’s help in the form of safe, gentle herbs. Today I’m sharing how I prepare lemon ginger tea to help nip a cold […]
A teething baby. It’s something every mother will experience. Sometimes, it’s no big deal, and other times, it’s a nightmare. When you’re a natural mama, what are you to do to help your baby find some relief? Today I want to look into one option you may have heard about, but maybe haven’t considered up until […]
My family and I recently overcame a long bout with an irritating cough. It was miserable, but thankfully, we had some natural options to help us through. We use honey onion syrup as well as a steam vaporizer to help calm our coughing every night. As I mentioned in my article on using steam vaporizers […]
Have you ever come down with some sort of ailment, and you’d like to approach naturally through the use of herbal supplements? Unfortunately, you have no idea how to figure out what you need? You probably feel like you have no clue how to research herbs let alone how to end up using them. Am I […]
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!