Frugally Sustainable
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I raise sheep, goats, llamas, angora rabbits, and poultry; as well as dogs and cats at Joybilee Farm, where we make our full-time living. Healthy animals are the mainstay of our business, and we maintain their health with the use of herbs, and a natural diet, that enhances their natural species-specific well-being…what Joel Salatin calls …
Pregnancy is a profound experience in a woman’s life. It carries with it many joys and challenges; yet, understanding how to keep your health in balance can make all the difference. The time leading up to, during, and after your pregnancy — more than ever — is a great time to focus on natural health. Learning how to get as many of your daily recommended …
Before really learning about the different herbal remedies, I remember hearing “compress” and “poultices” and then thinking they were one in the same. Well, over the years, I have come to understand that compresses and poultices are similar, but not the same. Compresses and poultices are excellent remedies to be used in acute (sudden onset) …
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 …
