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I feel like my medicine chest isn’t complete without these herbal cold care capsules. This is one of my most effective and favorite remedies for combating minor cold and flu symptoms. Making my own allows me the freedom and joy of controlling the quality of ingredients! In fact, most of the herbs I use in this …

A home-based pharmacy isn’t complete without the inclusion of ready-to-consume herbal capsules. However, the downside to buying pre-packaged, commercially-prepared capsules is the uncertainty of their contents and freshness. Making your own allows you the freedom to control the ingredients and to know without a shadow of a doubt their potency. How to Make Herbal Capsules When I first began …

Herb infused oils may sound intimidating, however I promise…if you can boil water, you can infuse herbs in oil. Choosing the oil you will use should be based on availability, sustainability, and skin sensitivities. Herb infused oils can be made from oils such as: coconut, apricot, sweet almond, avocado, grapeseed, or sunflower. However, many crafters of herbal …

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), since ancient times, has plagued women with it’s a complicated mix of hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and a variety of psychosocial factors. Without doubt, the occurrence rate of PMS has seen a dramatic increase. As women experience more environmental stressors — including genetically modified foods, synthetic hormones, pesticides, and plastics which are all …