Natural Living

With Thanksgiving behind us… …I’m sure your refrigerator is full of leftovers — just like mine! And in an effort to have a “no waste Thanksgiving” homemade turkey stock is most definitely on the agenda. Here’s how I’m doing it… Homemade Turkey Stock Ingredients leftover turkey bones, organs, and neck 4-5 whole onions, quartered 5-6 …

  Echinacea Root is well known as one of the most powerful immune system builders and stimulators! It works by first enhancing the quantity of immune cells in our bodies and then by stimulating them to action. The benefits include… a shorter duration of colds and flu. prevention of future illnesses/infections. speeds recovery from chronic …

For the last several years our Thanksgiving table has been blessed with a pasture-raised turkey purchased directly from a local farmer. In fact, we’ve grown to love all of the poultry and beef products that we receive regularly from Josh and his family! Today I’d like to share with you just a few tips on how to find …

Especially during the short days of winter, when the sun’s presence is diminished, and our various duties of the season call… …it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become run down. Herbs that Help Beat the Winter Blues Whenever you sense the symptoms of an overworked, overindulged, or stressful body and mind, remember these following herbs — known for centuries because …

A simple comfrey salve… …it’s powerful in so many ways! Known for centuries and in ancient times as a wonderful healer. In fact, Philip Fritchey in his book Practical Herbalism quotes the famous herbalist Culpeper when he speaks of comfrey, “It is said to be so powerful to knit together (wounds and broken bones), that …

In this family we fish and we hunt. Contrary to popular belief, we do it not for the “thrill-of-the-kill”…we do it because we love the outdoors and we love the quality, relational time it affords us. It helps us to remain connected to nature and fosters a healthy level of respect for all the goodness …