One of the least pleasant types of cough is a wet one in my humble opinion. Reason being, at least with a dry cough you don’t need to go through 7 days of mucus. Sure, it might be the type of cough that tries to keep you up at night, but at least a dry […]
Cold and Flu
Dry Cough Remedies Using Herbs
Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of people with a dry cough. Even with all the rain we’ve had this year, the weather is already turning dry once more. Not staying properly hydrated during this time of year can lead to stuck and stagnant mucus, the perfect home for summer cold and flu viruses. The […]
How to Make Thieves Hand Sanitizer
Fall is in full swing meaning lots of planning, lots of stressing, and lots of intermingling with friends and family as the holidays approach. It is always this time of year when cold and flu germs are thriving and our close proximity to others within confined spaces makes it easier to come down with the […]
12 Amazing Healing Benefits of Far Infrared Mats
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, […]
How to Make Simple Elderberry Tincture
As the Summer starts to wane, it’s time to fortify our immune systems and buckle down for the colder half of the year. Elderberry tincture has been a staple in my medicine cabinet for a number of years to help boost immunity and stave off cold and flu. It’s quick and simple to make (like […]
12 Must-Have Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
With the reintroduction of the nasal flu vaccine (aka FluMist) in the upcoming months, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for cold and flu season. In case you didn’t know, this vaccine differs from traditional vaccines because it uses a live, though weakened, virus (four different strains of flu to be exact) that […]