Using heat to treat illness and abnormal growths within the body dates back thousands of years. In fact, Hippocrates himself discovered how inducing a fever could help cure diseases and shrink tumors. Whether it be through the use of Turkish baths, Finnish saunas, Russian banyas, sweat lodges, or the healing power of local hot springs, […]
Aches and Pains
How to Make Infused Cottonwood Oil for Balms, Salves, & Ointments
I’ve been on a bit of a cottonwood kick lately, but I just can’t get over how amazing this herb is! It’s just so good for so many things and has been one of my must-haves for pretty much every type of physical pain or bout of inflammation I’ve experienced. If you haven’t tried your […]
How to Make Cottonwood Tincture
Ask any herbalist how they feel about cottonwood and you’d be met with a unanimous dreamy sigh. I think it goes without saying just how amazing these fragrant little buds are and they’re just so good for so many things! If you’re looking for a remedy renowned for its pain relieving, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, […]
How to Cure Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Naturally
Being a blogger can certainly have its setbacks, mainly in the realm of nerve disorders as a result of using a computer all day. In this day and age, repetitive motion makes up much of our daily lives and it is these steady yet rapid movements that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve […]
7 Home Remedies for Body Aches
As the winter wears on, many with depressed immune systems or nutritional deficiencies become more and more prone to catching the flu. One minute you’re fine, the next minute you’re starting to feel one of the first early flu symptoms – body aches! Today, we’re going over my top home remedies for body aches so […]
Natural Remedies for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are one of the most commonly occurring disorders that are so prevalent, they occur more frequently than the common cold. Seeing as how we’re plagued with a mostly avoidable condition, I thought it prudent to write about some of the best natural remedies for tension headaches I could find. They’re easy to use […]