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 […]
Inflammation
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, […]
Diverticulitis Causes and How to Treat it Naturally
In the United States alone, there are over 200,000 people per year who are hospitalized for diverticulitis. Approximately 10 percent of American adults over the age of forty develop this condition which leads to the development of marble-sized bulges or pouches in the intestinal lining. These bulges, called diverticula, can become painful and inflamed, and […]
How to Treat Rosacea Naturally – for Good!
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that affects between 0.5-10% of the world’s population (16 million of those being American), so to say it’s common is a bit of an understatement. This skin disorder used to primarily affect people over the age of 30, but in more recent years, rosacea can be seen as soon […]
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 […]
Pain Relieving Sore Throat Spray Recipe
Living in arid Southern California brings with it dry skin, dry sinuses, and dry throats. Sometimes, these dry throats turn into inflamed sore throats that ache and keep us awake at night. It’s times like these when I prefer to use a sore throat spray rather than lozenges. I can just coat the back my […]