Summer is long over and the beautiful days of fall are making their final transition to winter. Most are preparing for the hibernation of the coming months. It is during this time, when the windows are all closed and the cleansing breeze is no more, that our homes seem to become a breeding ground for… Continue Reading
Remedies
Natural Treatment of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Itching, burning, swelling, watery, red eyes. You know what it is! That’s right…pink eye. Just as is the case with ear infections, the cause of conjunctivitis is not always bacterial. It may be viral or related to allergies. Most often, pink eye is a viral infection that occurs in people whose immune systems are weakened…. Continue Reading
Building Your Medicine Chest: Herbal Kloss Liniment
lin•i•ment [ línnəmənt ] pain-relieving liquid rub: a liquid rubbed into the skin to relieve aches or pain, e.g. one containing alcohol and camphor Jethro Kloss was the son of northern Wisconsin farmer, and a very famous herbalist. Born in 1863, he was raised on self-sustaining farm in the late 19th century. Believing health came… Continue Reading
Building Your Medicine Chest: Elderberries
Elderberries are held in high esteem in areas all over the world. Known for their outstanding ability to ward off and cure the common cold and/or flu virus, elderberries make some of the most frugally sustainable remedies and should be a part of your medicine chest! I want to touch on a couple of issues… Continue Reading
Natural Treatment for Ear Infections
Did you know that a good percentage of ear infections are caused by viruses? And, the infection caused by a virus will not respond to antibiotics. In fact, the body will usually heal itself and the viral infection will go away on its own. The goal with treatment of a viral ear infection is symptom… Continue Reading
How to: Rash Treatment Salve
Given a chance, the perfect salve will heal most aliments of the skin. When I first began making homemade salve, the first obstacle I had to overcome was fear. I was afraid I wasn’t going to get it right! I had no idea what I was doing. But…I did it anyways. Today, it has become… Continue Reading