Sometimes, no matter how many remedies we use, how many supplements we take, or how many preventative measures we stick to, we still come down with the latest bout of cold or flu. It’s not that we were negligent in our efforts to stay well, it’s just that sometimes there really just isn’t anything you […]
Cold and Flu
5 Humidifier Benefits That Improve Your Health
As cooler weather approaches, so too does cold and flu season. Germs circulate more easily in the closed spaces of our homes, the air becomes cold and dry, and our sinuses and skin are more susceptible to irritation. It’s for times like these that having a good humidifier can make all the difference in your […]
Four Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
Making my own delicious fall inspired body care recipes is one of my favorite things this time of year. Fall is when you get to wear leggings and chunky sweaters, sip on a London Fog and pumpkin lattes, and curl up under heavy blankets to stave off the chill. It’s also the season of DIY […]
How to Make an Elderberry Elixir
Elderberry elixir – sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Maybe even a bit magical? Well, you would be right! In Medieval times, an elixir was a preparation that was supposedly able to change metals into gold or prolong life indefinitely. Today it’s an aromatic solution of alcohol and honey that is used as a vehicle for medicinal […]
Sore Throat Remedies That Soothe Pain Fast
All this weather flip-flopping we’ve been having in SoCal lately is enough to make even the most resilient person sick. From humid and hot muggy days to chilly bone-dry nights, rainy days to sunny days to rainy days again, the body just has a hard time adapting to all these fluctuations. One of the first […]
How to Treat a Fever Naturally
Anyone who’s had a fever knows how miserable and worrisome they can be. Even the slightest increase in body temperature can leave us feeling fatigued, chilled, and generally under the weather as our body uses one of its most potent strategies against invading illnesses – raising our temperature to kill it off. Today I want […]