Did you know magnesium oil is something that you can make yourself? It’s true! But let’s back up just a bit and talk about why you’d want to make it…and why it’s name is misleading. Then I’ll show you how *easy* it is to make and how to use it. We’ve been talking a lot…
The Onion Poultice
The onion poultice is a very old fashioned remedy that has so many modern applications. It’s a basic and frequently used tool in our home remedy arsenal for all sorts of complaints. The word poultice is very old fashioned, and it’s fitting…this is a timeless remedy. I have a special place in my heart (and…
Making a Garlic Press
I’ve shared about garlic presses in a series I did a couple years ago on using garlic in home remedies. But I felt that this handy little trick needed its own post. Why Use a Garlic Press? Why is this so awesome? I’m glad you asked. First, you don’t have to actually eat or swallow…
Digestive Bitters Recipes Part 3
We’re talking digestive bitters recipes today, in part III of this series. In Part I, we talk about why you may really want to look at digestive bitters if you are needing to use probiotics, enzymes, or if you have weak or compromised digestions. In Part II, I shared some awesome resources to learn more…
Cold & Flu Brew
My favorite spiced cider recipe got a healthy makeover for cold and flu season. You can see more of my favorite cold and flu remedies and prevention tips here, but I wanted to put this awesome recipe in the spotlight and give you a nice printable recipe page. This Cold & Flu Brew may not…
My DIY Magnesium Supplement: New & Improved
I’m excited to share my DIY Magnesium Supplement, and this is the new and improved version that I’ve been using! What makes it improved? Well, for one thing, you can use just plain carbonated water, which is pretty easy to find. No trying to figure out if this or that soda water has the right…
Elderberry Recipes
I wanted to share my elderberry recipes, after the last post where we explored this awesome herb, and the many uses of elderberry (click here to see that post.) These are the recipes I used to make my cold and flu busting syrup this year. It’s a crock-pot recipe, so if you can make chili in…
Align Your Spine-Part 2
So how do you align your spine using your muscles? I’ll show you what has worked for me, and kept me pain free, and going strong for over 3 years now. In Part 1 of Align Your Spine, I shared my story of a debilitating hip pain, and how my cousin was willing to…